In this assignment, you will be expected to research a potential career that you would be
interested in pursuing. Using full sentences, provide the required information below. Make sure
to be as thorough as you can with your research, and don’t copy/paste. All information should
be in your own words.
1. Career Name /1
2. What the Career is (Job Description) This includes a description of the career itself, skills
or tasks that one performs in this career, and any additional information that you feel is
relevant to this area. /2
3. Education/Training Requirements /3
a. What level of schooling is necessary?
b. Are there any special tests or exams? (Examples: teachers need to pass a
certification test; truck drivers need to have special driver’s licenses)
c. Are there any physical or personal requirements? (Examples: the ability to lift
heavy loads; the ability to solve complex math equations)
4. Required Skills /3
a. What skills does the career require?
b. Do you have to have these skills in order to have this career?
5. Salary /4
a. What is the annual salary or hourly rate?
b. Does it stay the same or does it increase annually?
c. What is the least you could make? Most?
d. Does education make a difference in salary?
6. Job Duties & Type of Work /3
a. What hours/days are required to work?
b. Is this a career that can be found in any city?
c. Is this work done inside or outdoors?
7. Job Benefits & Job Drawbacks /4
a. What are the benefits of this career?
b. What are some things that may not be so great about the career?
8. Opportunities for Advancement /6
a. What are the chances for advancement in this field?
b. Would advancement require additional training?
c. Would advancement require additional duties? Explain.
d. Is there a need for continuing education to hold this position? Explain
9. 3 Specific Places of Employment within this field (i.e. Google, Sodexo, etc). /3
10. Description of “A Typical day in the life of a person in my career choice” (5 sentences
minimum) /5