After viewing the results of my O*NET interest profiler, I can confidently say that I agree with the results given.
Firstly, I will discuss the category I scored the highest in, “Investigative”. It comes to no surprise to me that I scored the highest in this category. I
tend to take interest in academic subjects such as history and areas of the sciences, and some of the course descriptions that go along with this
category match my interests.
Secondly, I will discuss the category I received my second highest score in, “Enterprising”. I am also not surprised that I received a decently high
score in this category. In general, I take interest in negotiating deals or making decisions of large importance, and jobs in this area is tailored to
the interests of people such as myself.
Lastly, I will discuss the category I got the lowest score in, “Artistic”. I’m a bit surprised I received a score of 11 in this category, as I’m not quite
the most artistic person out there, but I think it’s important for me to note that I have an abstract and creative side.
Careers I may be interested in:
Investigative
Enterprising
-Chemist
- Legislator
-Economist
- Government Service Executive
-Physicist
-Chief Executive (CEO)
-Historian
-Political Scientist
HR1. What is the definition of each occupation that your group has chosen and the nature of the work?
-Chemists and materials scientists study the structures, compositions, reactions, and other properties of
substances. They use their knowledge to develop new products and materials. Chemists and materials scientists
work in laboratories and offices. They typically work full time and regular hours.
-Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services. Economists often work
independently in an office.
-Physicists and astronomers study nature of the universe. They develop new technologies and theories based on
the results of their research that deepen our understanding of how things work. Physicists and astronomers spend
much of their time working in offices, but they also conduct research in laboratories and observatories. Most
physicists and astronomers work full time.
-Historians research, analyze, interpret, and present the past by studying a variety of historical documents and
sources. Historians work in museums, archives, historical societies, research organizations, nonprofits, and
consulting firms. Some travel to do fieldwork. Most work full time.
-Political scientists study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. They research political ideas
and analyze the structure and operation of governments, policies, political trends, and related issues. Most political
scientists work for the federal government. Others work for think tanks, nonprofit organizations, colleges and
universities, political lobbying groups, and labor organizations.
-Legislators are elected officials who develop laws for the federal government, or for local or state governments.
The working conditions of legislators vary by position and level of government. While some legislators work only a
few hours a week, others work long hours and have stressful schedules. Some travel frequently for work.
-CEOs devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and
coordinate operational activities of companies and public or private-sector organizations. Top executives work in
nearly every industry. They work for both large and small organizations, ranging from one-person businesses to
firms with thousands of employees. The job can be very stressful, and top executives often work long hours.
- Government Service Executives negotiate contracts and agreements with federal and state agencies and other
organizations and prepares budget for funding of programs.
HR2. What are some of the related occupational fields?
- Fields in the sciences, like biology, as well as occupations in teaching, are related to an occupation as a
chemist.
- Fields that involve business management and marketing analysis are related to an occupation as an
economist.
- Fields in the physical and material sciences, as well as fields in engineering are related to an occupation as a
physicist.
- Fields in teaching and sociology are related to an occupation as a historian.
- Fields in history, economics, and analysis are related to an occupation as a political scientist.
- Fields in the legal system, such as lawyers and judges, are related to an occupation as a legislator.
- Fields involving management, such as top executives and real estate managers are related to an occupation
as a government service executive.
- Fields in management, such as sales managers and industrial production managers are related to an
occupation as a CEO.
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HR3. Which personality type(s) is best suited to the occupations/jobs you have researched?
A chemist would fit under the “Investigative” category.
An economist would fit under the “Investigative” category.
A physicist would fit under the “Investigative” category.
A historian would fit under the “Investigative” category.
A political scientist would fit under the “Investigative” category.
A legislator would fit under the “Enterprising” category.
A government service executive would fit under the “Enterprising” category.
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A CEO would fall under the “Enterprising” category.
HR4. What kind of education, training and qualifications are required?
Chemists need at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field. A master’s degree or Ph.D. is
needed for many research jobs.
Economists require an advanced degree, but some entry-level jobs are available with a bachelor’s degree.
Physicists and astronomers need a Ph.D. for most research jobs.
Historians require a master’s degree; some research positions require a Ph.D.
Political Scientists need a master’s degree or Ph.D. in political science, public administration, or a related field.
There is no established education or training requirement to become a legislator. However, most candidates
have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Educational requirements for a government service executive vary by the type of organization and the work
they do
Many CEOs have at least a bachelor’s degree and a considerable amount of work experience.
HR5. What technology skills are needed to be successful in the career/occupational fields you have explored?
Proficiency in operating lab equipment is necessary in order to be a successful chemist.
Skill in operating computer technology and calculators is necessary for an economist.
Skill in operating computers and calculators, as well as various tools used in a laboratory, are necessary for a
physicist.
A historian would need to be proficient in operating with computer technology to collect and store information.
Political scientists would need access to computer technology to analyze and store information.
A legislator would need access to computer/communication technology.
A government service executive would need access to computer technology to schedule and manage affairs.
A CEO would need access to computer and communications technology to manage their sector.
ISC1. What are the working conditions or work environment for each job you or your group decided to
research (such as work schedule, hours, exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly, etc.)?
1.Chemist-Chemists work in laboratories and offices. They work full time and regular hours.
2.Economist-Economists work independently in an office. Most work full time.
3.Physicist- Physicists spend most of their time working in offices, but they also conduct research in
laboratories and observatories. Most physicists work full time.
4.Historian- Historians often work for the government. Historians also work in museums, archives, historical
societies, research organizations, nonprofits, and consulting firms. Most work full time.
5.Political Scientists-Most political scientists work for the federal government. Others work for think tanks,
nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, political groups, and labor organizations.
6.Legislators- Some legislators work only a few hours a week. Others work long hours. Some travel frequently
for work.
7.Government service executives-Most government service executives work full time. However, about 1 in 4
work 50 or more hours per week.
8.CEO-They work for both large and small organizations, and often work long hours.
ISC2. Are positions in this career field typically part of collective bargaining units (unions)?
1.Chemist-The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
2.Economists- Do not have a union
3.Physicist- The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics
4.Historian- Do not have a union
5.Political Scientists- Do not have a union
6.Legislators- Do not have a union
7.Government Service Executives- Do not have a union
8.CEOs- Do not have a union.
ISC3. What kind of opportunities for advancement are there for each career? (i.e. Is there a chance to get
promoted, etc.?)
1.Chemists- Many chemists advance by becoming project directors or supervisors. Others move into positions
such as sales representative, manager, or even executive for a chemical company. A few receive training in
other fields and become scientific librarians or patent attorneys.
2.Economists-The federal government employs a large percentage of economists.
3.Physicists-Those in teaching positions can advance by moving through the ranks from assistant professor to
full professor. Physicists in research centers can advance by heading project teams. Some become
administrators
4.Historians-Historians who have a doctoral degree can become full professors in colleges or universities.
They can also move into jobs as administrators in colleges, universities, archives, or government agencies.
5.Political Scientists-Political scientists can advance to the rank of full professor in a college or university if
they have doctoral degrees. In other organizations and in government agencies they can become
administrators or directors of research.
6.Legislator-State and federal representatives often employ full-time political consultants in Washington, DC,
and state capitals.
7. Government Service Executive- There is little opportunity for advancement, as they work at a federal level.
8. CEO- There is little opportunity for advancement, as they are the top executives in their sector.
RC1. What does each occupation pay, or what are the average earnings nationally and in this area of the
country?
1.Chemist-$69,790 per year
2.Economists-$89,450 per year
3.Physicists-$105,430 per year
4.Historians-$53,520 per year
5.Politcal Scientists- $107,420 per year
6.Legislators-$19,260 per year
7.Government Service Executive- $77,890 per year
8.CEO- $101,250 per year
RC2. What is the projected growth for this career field over the next 10 years? (i.e. will there be more or less
jobs like this in the future?)
1.Chemist- a 8.7% rate of growth
2.Economists- a 7.5% rate of growth
3.Physicist-a 5.6% rate of growth
4.Historians- a 7.8% rate of growth
5.Political Scientists- 10.0% rate of growth
6.Legislators- Future job growth is projected to have little or no change
7.Government Service Executive- 15% rate of growth
8.CEO- 5% rate of growth
RC3. Please identify local or national organizations that would hire someone in each career field you have
explored.
1.Chemist- Pharmaceutical companies hire bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. chemists and chemical engineers
for various positions in research and development
2.Economists-Many corporations employ economists to project the demand for product and services as well
as demand for competing product offerings. Smaller companies often hire economists as consultants.
3.Physicist- Organizations such as Aegis Technologies Group, Aerospace Corporation, Affiliated Computer
Services, and Affordable Computer Services hire physicists..
4.Historians-Many major corporations hire institutional historians to maintain corporate histories and museums
of their past accomplishments.
5.Political Scientists- Organizations such as the Pitt Ford Museum and the U.S. Ukraine Foundation hire
political scientists.
6.Legislators- Legislators are affiliated with the state government
7.Government Service Executive- Most government service executives are affiliated with the federal
government.
8. CEOs- Most large companies such as General Motors have CEOs.
College Board Search
Find a few colleges/Universities or other institutions of higher learning that offer the major(s)you would be looking for to
obtain your dream job(s). List at least 2 institutions for each job/corresponding major.
1.Chemist- American International College – Springfield, MA. Arkansas State University – Jonesboro, AR
2.Economist- Broward College – Fort Lauderdale, FL. California State University – Los Angeles, CA
3.Physicist- Auburn University- Auburn, AL. Baker University- Baker City, KS
4.Historian- Adelphi University- Garden City, NY. Allegany College of Maryland- Cumberland, MD.
5.Political Scientist- Albertus Magnus College- New Haven, CT. American University – Washington, DC.
6. Legislator- Arizona State University- Tempe, AZ. Benedict College- Columbia, SC.
7.Government Service Executive- Boston College- Chestnut Hill, MA. Boston University- Boston, MA
8.CEO- American Sentinel University- Aurora, CO. American River College – Sacramento, CA.
Career Research Questions
HR1 Occupation Definition
1st Career
2nd Career
3rd Career
4th Career
Study the
structures,
compositions,
reactions, and
other properties
of substances.
Study the
production and
distribution of
resources, goods,
and services.
Study nature and
laws of the
universe.
HR2 Related Occupations
Fields in the
sciences, like
biology, as well
as occupations in
teaching
Fields that involve
business
management and
marketing analysis
HR3 Compatible Personality
Type(s)
HR4
“Investigative”
“Investigative”
Fields in the
physical and
material
sciences, as well
as fields in
engineering.
“Investigative”
Research,
analyze,
interpret, and
present the past
by studying a
variety of
historical
documents and
sources.
Fields in
teaching and
sociology
Bachelor’s
Advanced degree
A Ph.D
“Investigative”
Master’s degree
Education/Training/Qualification
Required
HR5 Technology Skills Needed
degree in
chemistry or a
related field.
Proficiency in
operating lab
equipment
(Master’s/Doctorate)
RC1 Entry Level Average Salary
$69,790 per year
$89,450 per year
RC2 Projected Job Growth
8.7% rate of
growth
Pharmaceutical
companies hire
bachelor's,
master's, and
Ph.D. chemists
7.5% rate of growth
ISC1 Working Conditions
Chemists work in
laboratories and
offices. They
work full time
and regular
hours.
Economists work
independently in an
office. Most work full
time
ISC2 Part of a Union? (Y/N)
ISC3 Advancement
Opportunities
Y
N
Y
Advance by
becoming project
directors or
supervisors
The federal
government
employs a large
percentage of
economists
Physicists in
research centers
can advance by
heading project
teams. Some
become
administrators
RC3 Organizations That Hire for
This Occupation
Skill in operating
computer
technology
Many corporations
employ economists
to project the
demand for product
and services
Various tools
used in an
experimental
laboratory for
engineering
projects.
$105,430 per
year
5.6% rate of
growth
Organizations
such as Aegis
Technologies
Group,
Aerospace
Corporation,
Affiliated
Computer
Services, and
Affordable
Computer
Services
Physicists spend
most of their time
working in
offices, but they
also conduct
research in
laboratories and
observatories.
Most physicists
work full time.
Computer
technology to
collect and store
information.
$53,520 per year
7.8% rate of
growth
Many major
corporations hire
institutional
historians to
maintain
corporate
histories and
museums
Historians often
work for the
government.
Historians also
work in
museums,
archives,
historical
societies,
research
organizations,
nonprofits, and
consulting firms.
Most work full
time
N
Historians who
have a doctoral
degree can
become full
professors in
colleges or
universities.
They can also
Universities/Colleges/ Special
Training Programs
Career Research Questions
American
International
College –
Springfield, MA.
Arkansas State
University –
Jonesboro, AR
5th Career
Broward College –
Fort Lauderdale, FL.
California State
University – Los
Angeles, CA
6th Career
Auburn
UniversityAuburn, AL.
Baker UniversityBaker City, KS
7th Career
move into jobs
as administrators
in colleges,
universities,
archives, or
government
agencies
- Adelphi
UniversityGarden City, NY.
Allegany College
of MarylandCumberland,
MD.
8th Career
HR1 Occupation Definition
Study the origin
development,
and operation of
political systems
Elected officials who
develop laws for the
federal government, or
for local or state
government.
Devise strategies
and policies to
ensure that an
organization
meets its goals.
HR2 Related Occupations
Fields in history,
economics, and
analysis are
related to an
occupation
Fields in the legal
system, such as lawyers
and judges
Fields involving
management,
such as top
executives and
real estate
managers
HR3 Compatible Personality
Type(s)
HR4
Education/Training/Qualification
Required
“Investigative”
“Enterprising”
“Enterprising”
Need a master’s
degree or Ph.D.
in political
science
There is no established
education or training
requirement to become a
legislator
HR5 Technology Skills Needed
Need access to
computer
technology to
analyze and
store information
Need access to
computer/communication
technology.
Educational
requirements for
a government
service executive
vary by the type
of organization
and the work
they do
Need access to
computer
technology to
schedule and
manage affairs.
RC1 Entry Level Average Salary
$107,420 per
year
10.0% rate of
growth
$19,260 per year
$77,890 per year
Future job growth is
projected to have little or
no change
Legislators are affiliated
with the state
government
15% rate of
growth
RC2 Projected Job Growth
RC3 Organizations That Hire for
This Occupation
Organizations
such as the Pitt
Ford Museum
and the U.S.
Ukraine
Foundation hire
political
scientists.
Most government
service
executives are
affiliated with the
federal
government.
Negotiate
contracts and
agreements with
federal and state
agencies and
other
organizations
and prepares
budget for
funding of
programs.
Fields in
management,
such as sales
managers and
industrial
production
managers
“Enterprising”
Many CEOs
have at least a
bachelor’s
Need access to
computer and
communications
technology to
manage their
sector
$101,250 per
year
5% rate of
growth
Most large
companies such
as General
Motors have
CEOs.
ISC1 Working Conditions
Most political
scientists work
for the federal
government.
Others work for
think tanks,
Some legislators work
only a few hours a week.
Others work long hours.
Some travel frequently
for work.
ISC2 Part of a Union? (Y/N)
ISC3 Advancement
Opportunities
N
N
Political
scientists can
advance to the
rank of full
professor in a
college or
university if they
have doctoral
degrees. In other
organizations
and in
government
agencies they
can become
administrators or
directors of
research.
Albertus Magnus
College- New
Haven, CT.
American
University –
Washington, DC
State and federal
representatives often
employ full-time political
consultants in
Washington, DC, and
state capitals.
There is little
opportunity for
advancement, as
they work at a
federal level.
There is little
opportunity for
advancement, as
they are the top
executives in
their sector.
Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ. Benedict
College- Columbia, SC
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill,
MA. Boston
UniversityBoston, MA
American
Sentinel
UniversityAurora, CO.
American River
College –
Sacramento, CA.
Universities/Collages/ Special
Training Programs
Government
service
executives-Most
government
service
executives work
full time.
However, about
1 in 4 work 50 or
more hours per
week.
N
CEO’s work for
both large and
small
organizations,
and often work
long hours.
N