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Researching Careers and Career Mapping Lesson Set
1. The Department of Labor
2. The DOL’s Occupational Outlook Handbook
3. Creating a Career Map
4. What Are You Interested In?
5. Research a Job You Are Interested In
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Researching Careers: The Department of Labor
The United States government has a whole department called the Department of Labor. Go to their
website to learn more about them: www.dol.gov. Find a basic description of what the Department of
Labor does. Take some notes here:
The Department of Labor…
is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety,
wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, re-employment services, and some
economic statistics; many U.S. states also have such departments. The department is headed by
the U.S. Secretary of Labor, which is held by Thomas Perez since July 2013.
Where did you find this information on the website?
I found this information at WIKIPEDIA.COM.
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Researching Careers: DOL’s Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Department of Labor has something called the Occupational Outlook Handbook. It has information
about jobs. Find it on their website: www.dol.gov.
Once you find it, notice how you can search for jobs in different ways. There are broad categories that
will give you a list of jobs in that area—for example, Healthcare or Architecture & Engineering. But
there are other ways to search for jobs. Find the area that allows you to search by growth rate. Select the
largest growth rate and see which jobs are growing the fastest right now. Choose the three most
interesting jobs listed, and take notes in the chart below:
Job
Education Required
Median Pay
Film and Video Editors and
Camera Operators
Bachelor’s degree
$45,490
Electrical and Electronics
Engineers
Bachelor’s degree
$87,180
Network and Computer
Systems Administrators
Bachelor’s degree
$69,160
Go back to the main page and click on the career category that relates to your CLIP course theme. Scroll
through the list of jobs that comes up and read the short descriptions. Many of these jobs will come up in
the books and articles we are reading this semester. Complete the following sentence starters:
I could imagine working as a … Kindergarten and Elementary
Teacher. It’s may be horrible.
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I would NEVER want to work as a … Library Technician and
Assistants
because … I don’t like books.
Researching Careers: Create a Career Map
Choose an occupation related to one of the books you are reading for the course. Use these three websites
to learn more about what people in the occupation do and how to become one:
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The DOL’s Occupational Outlook Handbook
Career Cruising (username = cuny; password = newyork)
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CUNY college websites/college catalogs
As you take notes, keep track of where you found the information. If you found this information on
Career Cruising, write (CC) after it. If you found the information in the DOL’s Occupational Outlook
Handbook, write (DOL’s OOH) after it. If you found the information on a CUNY website, write
(CUNY) after it.
Job Basics for: (Write the occupation name.)
What do you actually do when you have this job?
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Design electronic components and equipment
Determine the type, quantity, and cost of materials
Use CAD software to lay out system components
Test systems to make sure they perform as required
Some install electronics or provide technical support
What skills do you need?
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Curious
Knowledge of math and science
Logical and detail-oriented
Computer skills
An interest in solving problems with technology
Where can you get a job?
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Employed by manufacturing companies, engineering consulting firms, and government
agencies
Work mainly in offices or labs; some work in factories
A lot of work is done at a desk, in front of a computer
Most work a 40-hour week, but overtime is sometimes necessary
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Education Required for: (Electronic Engineer)
How long does it take
to get this degree or certificate?
What degrees or certificates do you need?
A bachelor’s degree in electrical or
electronics engineering
A master’s degree or PhD is often
required for senior and advanced
research positions
Register as a Professional Engineer
(PE)
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A bachelor’s degree usually takes 4 years
to complete.
Master’s degrees usually take 2 years to
complete. PhDs generally take another 4
years.
What classes are required for these degrees or certificates?
First year
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Analogue Electronics
Analysis of Circuits
Digital Electronics
Energy Conversion
Introduction to Signals and
Communications
Mathematics
Semiconductor Physics
Software Engineering
Professional Development
Second year
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Algorithms and Data Structures
Analogue Electronics
Communications
Control Engineering
Digital Electronics 2
Introduction to Computer
Architecture
Mathematics 2
Power Engineering
Signals and Linear Systems
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language or humanities module from
the Imperial Horizons programmer
Third year
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Communications
Control Engineering
Energy and Power
Integrated Circuit Design
Intelligent Systems
Optical and Semiconductor Devices
Signal Processing
Fourth year
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Communication Networks and
Coding
Control and Optimization
Analogue and Radio Frequency
Design
Integrated Circuit Design
Sustainable Energy Systems
Power Electronics
Signal and Image Processing
Biomedical Applications
Computer Graphics
Computer Architecture
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Which CUNY colleges offer these degrees or certificates?
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Alfred University
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City College of the City University of New York
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Clarkson University
Columbia University
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science 
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and Art
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Cornell University
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Dutchess Community College
Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College of the
City University of New York
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Graduate School and University Center of the City
University of New York
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Hofstra University
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Hudson Valley Community College
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Manhattan College
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New York Institute of Technology
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Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Long Island
Graduate Center
Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Westchester
Graduate Center
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York at New Paltz
State University of New York Maritime College
Stony Brook University, State University of New
York
Syracuse University
TCI–The College of Technology
Union College
Union Graduate College
United States Military Academy
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Career Cluster for: (Electronic Engineer.)
What jobs could help you get this job? Or, what kinds of jobs lead to this job?
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Working as an assistance of an electronic engineer.
What other jobs might you get AFTER doing this job?
 Aerospace industry
 Automotive industry
 Construction industry
 Defense industry
 Electronics industry
 Fast moving consumer goods industry
 Marine industry
 Oil and gas industry
 Pharmaceuticals industry
 Power generation industry
 Rail industry
 Telecoms
 Utilities industry
What other jobs are RELATED TO this job?
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Telecommunications Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Other
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
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Researching Careers: What Are You Interested In?
Return to the main page of the Occupational Outlook Handbook on the Department of Labor’s website
(www.dol.gov) OR Career Cruising (www.careercruising.com) . Find THREE jobs that you find
interesting possibilities for yourself. Make some notes here about them.
Job
Why I’m Interested In This Job
Film and TV Crew
I’m interested in this job since I had my
first camera. I like to take pictures and
make videos. Now taking photos is ma
hobby.
Pilot
I interested on this job because I had a
simulator on my pc and now I think this job
can be a little easy for me. As a pilot I can
earn a lot of money just flaying a
maximum of 8 hours a day.
Police Officer
I interested because I want to protect
people and help people. Also I want to try
to make my city a safety area.
Researching Careers: Research a Job You Are Interested In
What job are you most interested in right now? Find that job on the website and take some notes about it.
Use these three websites to learn more:
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The DOL’s Occupational Outlook Handbook
Career Cruising (username = cuny; password = newyork)
CUNY websites
As you take notes, keep track of where you found the information. If you found this information on
Career Cruising, write (CC) after it. If you found the information in the DOL’s Occupational Outlook
Handbook, write (DOL’s OOH) after it. If you found the information on a CUNY website, write
(CUNY) after it.
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Job Basics for: Police Officer
What do you actually do when you have this job?
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Patrol areas on foot, motorcycles, bicycles, or in cars
Respond to calls such as assaults, car accidents, or noisy parties
Help crime victims and arrest suspects
Investigate criminal activity by interviewing witnesses and looking for evidence
May work with special units or task forces
What skills do you need?
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Physically fit
Communication skills
Good with people
Good judgment
Special skills such as fluency in another language or scuba diving expertise are helpful
Where can you get a job?
At the police station.
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Education Required for: Police Officer
How long does it take
to get this degree or certificate?
What degrees or certificates do you need?
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At least a high school diploma
Post-secondary education is
recommended, and may be required
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It requires two years college or 60 credits.
What classes are required for these degrees or certificates?
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Arrest and Firearms
Blood borne Pathogens
Carcinogenic Materials
Carrying and Use of Wooden Club,
Baton or Other Equipment
Child Abuse Investigation
Civil Disobedience
Deputies or Appointees as Reserve or
Auxiliary Officers
Domestic Violence Complaints
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse
First Aid & CPR
Gang & Drug Law Enforcement
Hate Crimes
Hearsay Testimony
High Speed Vehicle Pursuits
Persons with Developmental
Disabilities or Mental Illness
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Missing Persons
Racial & Cultural Diversity Training;
Racial Profiling
Sexual Assault Investigative
Procedures
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Shotgun Course Part I
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Stalking
Chemical Agents for Peace Officers
Law Enforcement Response to
Terrorism
Public Safety Communications
Terrorism Awareness Course
Standardized Emergency
Management System (Disaster
Response)
Traffic Accident Investigation
Which CUNY colleges offer these degrees or certificates?
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John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York
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Borough of Manhattan Community College of the City University of New York
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Career Cluster for:
What jobs could help you get this job? Or, what kinds of jobs lead to this job?
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Security guard
What other jobs might you get AFTER doing this job?
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Police Officer
What other jobs are RELATED TO this job?
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Animal Services Worker
Bailiff
Coast Guard
Conservation Officer
Correctional Officer
Crime Scene Investigator
Detective
Dispatcher
Enlisted Member of the Armed Forces
Federal Agent
Fire Investigator
Firefighter
Forensic Accountant
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Forest Firefighter
Lawyer
National Guard
Paralegal
Paramedic
Park Warden / Ranger
Parking Enforcement Officer
Private Investigator
Probation / Parole Officer
Security Guard
Sports Official
Transportation Inspector