Occupational Outlook Assignment (OCO)
Name: _____________________________________
Period: __________
35 points
Directions:
1. Choose a career to research.
2. Complete the following sections by using the Occupational Outlook Handbook online version found at
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
3. If the information on this website is limited for your chosen career, choose another resource.
(2 points)
Career Researched:
___________________________________
***Website used if different from the website listed above: ___________________________________________***
What They Do:
(5 points)
Summarize the daily responsibilities of someone with this career. Write in complete sentences.
Example: Use classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn.
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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4. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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5. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Work Environment
(5 points)
Describe 5 working conditions for your chosen career.
Example: Sometimes isolated from their colleagues because they work alone in a classroom of students.
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
How to Become One:
Education (10 points)
Minimum Degree Required: __________________________________
Example College Courses: ____________________________________________________________________________
List the number of years it will take you to obtain this degree(s): __________________
Important Qualities
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Exams required to obtain a license or certification in this field:
If none, please write “N/A”. Do not leave blank.
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________
Advancement
Is it possible for you to advance in this career? How so?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Pay
(5 points)
Explain the typical pay/earnings for someone in this field. Complete option A, B, or C.
Option A:
Lowest 10%: ________________________
Median: ______________________
Top 10%: ___________________
Are there any benefits listed for your career?_____________________________________________________________
(Example: health insurance, 401K, company car, vacation days)
Option B:
Hourly Wage: _________________
Option C: Other: _______________________
If multiple positions or types of professionals are listed, complete the following chart. An example has been provided.
Positions:
Position
Police chief
Maximum
salary
Minimum
w/o
salary longevity
$90,570
$113,930
Deputy chief
74,834
96,209
Police captain
72,761
91,178
Police lieutenant
65,688
79,268
Police sergeant
58,739
70,349
Police corporal
49,421
61,173
Position
Maximum
salary
Minimum
w/o
salary longevity
Job Outlook:
(3 points)
Is this field growing? Is there a good chance you will get hired? Is the field slowing down?
Write a few statements regarding the Job Outlook/Prospects in this field:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Similar Occupations:
List 5 similar occupations:
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________
(5 points)