Career Research Notes
Step 1: Take the Career Cluster Survey
Identify the Career Cluster(s) that best fits your personality, skills and interests by taking the Career Cluster
Survey. Download at
http://www.21things4students.net/downloads/career_prep/careerclustersurvey_20130608_142357_1.pdf
My Top Cluster:
Architect
Arts A/V technology
Education training
View the video about your top Career Cluster at Careerinfonet.org
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Step 2: Research your Career Cluster
Visit the CareerShip site at http://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/careership/index.cfm and search by Career Cluster (using results from
your survey above). Locate three possible careers within your cluster, including details about career descriptions, tasks, interests, education,
knowledge, skills, and etc. for use in your multi-media presentation.
Category
Career Description
Tasks
Career 1
Prepare drawings and topographical and relief
maps used in civil engineering projects, such
as highways, bridges, pipelines, flood control
projects, and water and sewerage control
systems.
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Produce drawings using computerassisted drafting systems (CAD) or
drafting machines, or by hand using
compasses, dividers, protractors,
triangles and other drafting devices.
Draft plans and detailed drawings
for structures, installations, and
construction projects such as
highways, sewage disposal systems,
and dikes, working from sketches or
notes.
Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles,
using cross-sections and surveys, to
represent elevations, topographical
contours, subsurface formations and
structures.
Correlate, interpret, and modify
data obtained from topographical
surveys, well logs, and geophysical
prospecting reports.
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Finish and duplicate drawings and
documentation packages, according
to required mediums and
specifications for reproduction using
blueprinting, photography, or other
duplicating methods.
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Review rough sketches, drawings,
Career 2
Not listed
There is no information about specific
tasks and the most important work
generalized activities. This may occur
because data has not been collected or
because this is a composite occupation
(e.g., "All Other").
Career 3
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts
including fine and applied art, such as painting
and sculpture, or design and crafts.
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Evaluate and grade students' class
work, performances, projects,
assignments, and papers.
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Explain and demonstrate artistic
techniques.
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Prepare students for performances,
exams, or assessments.
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Prepare and deliver lectures to
undergraduate and/or graduate
students on topics such as acting
techniques, fundamentals of music, and
art history.
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Organize performance groups, and
direct their rehearsals.
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Prepare course materials such as
syllabi, homework assignments, and
handouts.
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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate
classroom discussions.
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Keep abreast of developments in their
field by reading current literature,
talking with colleagues, and
participating in professional
conferences.
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Advise students on academic and
vocational curricula, and on career
specifications, and other
engineering data received from civil
engineers to ensure that they
conform to design concepts.
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Supervise and train other
technologists, technicians and
drafters.
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Supervise or conduct field surveys,
inspections or technical
investigations to obtain data
required to revise construction
drawings.
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Determine the order of work and
method of presentation, such as
orthographic or isometric drawing.
Calculate excavation tonnage and
prepare graphs and fill-hauling
diagrams for use in earth-moving
operations.
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Explain drawings to production or
construction teams and provide
adjustments as necessary.
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Locate and identify symbols located
on topographical surveys to denote
geological and geophysical
formations or oil field installations.
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Calculate weights, volumes, and
stress factors and their implications
for technical aspects of designs.
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Determine quality, cost, strength
and quantity of required materials,
and enter figures on materials lists.
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Plot characteristics of boreholes for
oil and gas wells from photographic
subsurface survey recordings and
other data, representing depth,
degree and direction of inclination.
issues.
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Maintain student attendance records,
grades, and other required records.
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Conduct research in a particular field of
knowledge, and publish findings in
professional journals, books, and/or
electronic media.
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Supervise undergraduate and/or
graduate teaching, internship, and
research work.
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Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula,
course content, and course materials
and methods of instruction.
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Maintain regularly scheduled office
hours in order to advise and assist
students.
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Compile, administer, and grade
examinations, or assign this work to
others.
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Participate in student recruitment,
registration, and placement activities.
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Select and obtain materials and
supplies such as textbooks and
performance pieces.
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Collaborate with colleagues to address
teaching and research issues.
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Serve on academic or administrative
committees that deal with institutional
policies, departmental matters, and
academic issues.
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Participate in campus and community
events.
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Keep students informed of community
events such as plays and concerts.
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Compile bibliographies of specialized
materials for outside reading
assignments.
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Display students' work in schools,
galleries, and exhibitions.
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Perform administrative duties such as
serving as department head.
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Act as advisers to student
organizations.
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Write grant proposals to procure
external research funding.
Provide professional consulting services
to government and/or industry.
Interests
Education
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Realistic - Realistic occupations
frequently involve work activities
that include practical, hands-on
problems and solutions. They often
deal with plants, animals, and realworld materials like wood, tools,
and machinery. Many of the
occupations require working
outside, and do not involve a lot of
paperwork or working closely with
others.
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Investigative - Investigative
occupations frequently involve
working with ideas, and require an
extensive amount of thinking. These
occupations can involve searching
for facts and figuring out problems
mentally.
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Artistic - Artistic occupations
frequently involve working with
forms, designs and patterns. They
often require self-expression and
the work can be done without
following a clear set of rules.
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Conventional - Conventional
occupations frequently involve
following set procedures and
routines. These occupations can
include working with data and
details more than with ideas.
Usually there is a clear line of
authority to follow.
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Education - Most occupations in this
zone require training in vocational
schools, related on-the-job
experience, or an associate's
degree.
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Training - Employees in these
occupations usually need one or two
years of training involving both onthe-job experience and informal
training with experienced workers.
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Investigative - Investigative
occupations frequently involve working
with ideas, and require an extensive
amount of thinking. These occupations
can involve searching for facts and
figuring out problems mentally.
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Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently
involve working with forms, designs
and patterns. They often require selfexpression and the work can be done
without following a clear set of rules.
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Social - Social occupations frequently
involve working with, communicating
with, and teaching people. These
occupations often involve helping or
providing service to others.
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Education - Most of these occupations
require graduate school. For example,
they may require a master's degree,
and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.
(law degree).
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Training - Employees may need some
on-the-job training, but most of these
occupations assume that the person
will already have the required skills,
knowledge, work-related experience,
Not listed
Occupation: Artists and Related
Workers, All Other
Typical education needed for entry: High
school diploma or equivalent
A recognized apprenticeship
program may be associated with
these occupations.
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Knowledge
Experience - Previous work-related
skill, knowledge, or experience is
required for these occupations. For
example, an electrician must have
completed three or four years of
apprenticeship or several years of
vocational training, and often must
have passed a licensing exam, in
order to perform the job.
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Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and
processes for providing customer
and personal services. This includes
customer needs assessment,
meeting quality standards for
services, and evaluation of
customer satisfaction.
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Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials,
production processes, quality
control, costs, and other techniques
for maximizing the effective
manufacture and distribution of
goods.
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Physics - Knowledge and prediction
of physical principles, laws, their
interrelationships, and applications
to understanding fluid, material,
and atmospheric dynamics, and
mechanical, electrical, atomic and
sub- atomic structures and
processes.
Education and Training - Knowledge
of principles and methods for
curriculum and training design,
teaching and instruction for
individuals and groups, and the
measurement of training effects.
Public Safety and Security Knowledge of relevant equipment,
policies, procedures, and strategies
to promote effective local, state, or
national security operations for the
protection of people, data, property,
Typical work experience needed for a job
and/or training.
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Experience - Extensive skill,
knowledge, and experience are needed
for these occupations. Many require
more than five years of experience. For
example, surgeons must complete four
years of college and an additional five
to seven years of specialized medical
training to be able to do their job.
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Clerical - Knowledge of administrative
and clerical procedures and systems
such as word processing, managing
files and records, stenography and
transcription, designing forms, and
other office procedures and
terminology.
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Personnel and Human Resources Knowledge of principles and procedures
for personnel recruitment, selection,
training, compensation and benefits,
labor relations and negotiation, and
personnel information systems.
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Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of
principles, methods, and procedures for
diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
of physical and mental dysfunctions,
and for career counseling and
guidance.
in this occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training once you
have a job in this occupation: Long-term
on-the-job training
There is no information about knowledge,
skills and abilities. This may occur
because data has not been collected or
because this is a composite occupation
(e.g., "All Other").
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Foreign Language - Knowledge of the
structure and content of a foreign (nonEnglish) language including the
meaning and spelling of words, rules of
composition and grammar, and
pronunciation.
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Computers and Electronics - Knowledge
of circuit boards, processors, chips,
electronic equipment, and computer
hardware and software, including
applications and programming.
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Psychology - Knowledge of human
behavior and performance; individual
differences in ability, personality, and
interests; learning and motivation;
psychological research methods; and
and institutions.
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Clerical - Knowledge of
administrative and clerical
procedures and systems such as
word processing, managing files and
records, stenography and
transcription, designing forms, and
other office procedures and
terminology.
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English Language - Knowledge of
the structure and content of the
English language including the
meaning and spelling of words,
rules of composition, and grammar.
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Geography - Knowledge of
principles and methods for
describing the features of land, sea,
and air masses, including their
physical characteristics, locations,
interrelationships, and distribution
of plant, animal, and human life.
Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods,
and the tools involved in the
construction or repair of houses,
buildings, or other structures such
as highways and roads.
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Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards,
processors, chips, electronic
equipment, and computer hardware
and software, including applications
and programming.
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Engineering and Technology Knowledge of the practical
application of engineering science
and technology. This includes
applying principles, techniques,
procedures, and equipment to the
design and production of various
goods and services.
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Mathematics - Knowledge of
arithmetic, algebra, geometry,
calculus, statistics, and their
applications.
Design - Knowledge of design
techniques, tools, and principles
involved in production of precision
technical plans, blueprints,
the assessment and treatment of
behavioral and affective disorders.
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Sociology and Anthropology Knowledge of group behavior and
dynamics, societal trends and
influences, human migrations,
ethnicity, cultures and their history and
origins.
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History and Archeology - Knowledge of
historical events and their causes,
indicators, and effects on civilizations
and cultures.
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Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge
of different philosophical systems and
religions. This includes their basic
principles, values, ethics, ways of
thinking, customs, practices, and their
impact on human culture.
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Communications and Media Knowledge of media production,
communication, and dissemination
techniques and methods. This includes
alternative ways to inform and
entertain via written, oral, and visual
media.
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Administration and Management Knowledge of business and
management principles involved in
strategic planning, resource allocation,
human resources modeling, leadership
technique, production methods, and
coordination of people and resources.
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Education and Training - Knowledge of
principles and methods for curriculum
and training design, teaching and
instruction for individuals and groups,
and the measurement of training
effects.
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English Language - Knowledge of the
structure and content of the English
language including the meaning and
spelling of words, rules of composition,
and grammar.
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Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory
and techniques required to compose,
produce, and perform works of music,
dance, visual arts, drama, and
sculpture.
drawings, and models.
Skills
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Architectural Drafters
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Surveying Technicians
Civil Engineering Technicians
Electronic Drafters
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Mechanical Drafters
There is no information about knowledge,
skills and abilities. This may occur
because data has not been collected or
because this is a composite occupation
(e.g., "All Other").
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Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and
paragraphs in work related documents.
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Active Listening - Giving full attention
to what other people are saying, taking
time to understand the points being
made, asking questions as appropriate,
and not interrupting at inappropriate
times.
Numerical Tool and Process Control
Programmers
Traffic Technicians
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Writing - Communicating effectively in
writing as appropriate for the needs of
the audience.
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey
information effectively.
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and
reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.
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Learning Strategies - Selecting and
using training/instructional methods
and procedures appropriate for the
situation when learning or teaching
new things.
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing
performance of yourself, other
individuals, or organizations to make
improvements or take corrective
action.
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Instructing - Teaching others how to do
something.
Other:___________
Step 3: Research Career Outlook
Locate the nature of work, working conditions, education, job outlook, and earnings for your top three careers using the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ and/or the O*NET Database at http://www.onetonline.org/
Category
Nature of
Work
Career 1
Career 2
Career 3
Architects held about
The median annual wage for multimedia artists
Archivists, curators, museum technicians, and
107,400 jobs in 2012,
and animators was $61,370 in May 2012. The
conservators held about 29,300 jobs in 2012.
with two-thirds employed
median wage is the wage at which half the
in the architectural,
workers in an occupation earned more than that
engineering, and related
amount and half earned less. The lowest 10
services industry. About 1
percent earned less than $34,860, and the top 10
in 5 were self-employed.
percent earned more than $113,470.
Architects spend much of
In May 2012, the median annual wages for
their time in offices,
multimedia artists and animators in the top four
where they meet with
industries in which these artists and animators
clients, develop reports
worked were as follows:
engineers. They also visit
curators, museum technicians, and conservators in
2012 were as follows:
Museums, historical
sites, and similar
institutions
and drawings, and work
with other architects and
The industries that employed the most archivists,
Motion picture and
video industries
$72,680
38%
Government
26
Educational
services; state,
local, and private
18
construction sites to
ensure the client’s
Software publishers 62,310
Archivists work in museums, government, colleges
and universities, corporations, and other
objectives are met and to
review the progress of
projects. Some architects
Advertising, public
relations, and
related services
institutions that require experts to preserve
important records.
60,220
work from home offices.
Because most curators work at museums, zoos,
Computer systems
design and related
58,950
aquariums, botanical gardens, nature centers, and
historical sites, their working conditions vary.
Some spend their time working with the public,
services
providing reference assistance and educational
services.
Those who restore and set up exhibits or work
with bulky, heavy record containers may have to
lift objects, climb ladders and scaffolding, and
stretch to reach items.
Archivists appraise, edit, and maintain permanent
records and historically valuable documents.
Curators oversee collections of artwork and historic
items, and may conduct public service activities for
an institution. Museum technicians and
conservators prepare and restore objects and
documents in museum collections and exhibits.
Working
Conditions
Offices, home, and
construction sites, and
some work long hard
hours.
Home if self employed, and in offices
Archivists, curators, museum technicians, and
conservators held about 29,300 jobs in 2012.
The industries that employed the most archivists,
curators, museum technicians, and conservators in
2012 were as follows:
Museums, historical
sites, and similar
38%
institutions
Government
26
Educational
services; state,
local, and private
18
Archivists work in museums, government, colleges
and universities, corporations, and other
institutions that require experts to preserve
important records.
Because most curators work at museums, zoos,
aquariums, botanical gardens, nature centers, and
historical sites, their working conditions vary.
Some spend their time working with the public,
providing reference assistance and educational
services.
Those who restore and set up exhibits or work
with bulky, heavy record containers may have to
lift objects, climb ladders and scaffolding, and
stretch to reach items.
Job Outlook
Employment of architects
Employment of multimedia artists and animators is
Overall employment of archivists, curators, and
is projected to grow 17
projected to grow 6 percent from 2012 to 2022,
museum workers is projected to grow 11 percent
percent from 2012 to
slower than the average for all occupations.
from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average
2022, faster than the
Projected growth will be due to increased demand
for all occupations. Employment growth will vary
average for all
for animation and visual effects in video games,
by specialty.
occupations.
movies, and television. Job growth will be slowed,
Architects will be needed
to make plans and
designs for the
construction and
however, by companies hiring animators and
artists who work overseas. Studios often save
money on animation by using lower paid workers
outside of the United States.
Employment of archivists is projected to grow 17
percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the
average for all occupations. However, because it is
a small occupation, the fast growth will result in
only about 1,100 new jobs over the 10-year
renovation of homes,
Consumers will continue to demand more realistic
period. Jobs for archivists are expected to increase
offices, retail stores, and
video games, movie and television special effects,
as public and private organizations require
other structures. As
and three-dimensional movies. They will also
organization of, and access to, increasing volumes
campus buildings age,
demand newer computer hardware, which adds to
of records and information. The growing use of
many school districts and
the complexity of the games themselves. Video
electronic records will cause demand for archivists
universities are expected
game studios will require additional multimedia
who specialize in electronic records and records
to build new facilities or
artists and animators to meet this increased
management to grow as well.
renovate existing ones.
demand. Some of the additional work may be sent
Demand is expected for
overseas.
more healthcare facilities
as the baby-boomer
population ages and as
more individuals use
Employment of curators is projected to grow 13
percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the
In addition, an increased demand for computer
average for all occupations. Museums receive
graphics for mobile devices, such as smart phones,
millions of visitors every year and the number of
could lead to more job opportunities. Multimedia
visits has been increasing steadily. Continued
artists will be needed to create animation for
public interest in these cultural centers will lead to
healthcare services.
games and applications for mobile devices.
demand for curators and the collections they
manage.
Demand is projected for
architects with knowledge
Employment of museum technicians and
of green design, also
conservators is projected to grow 7 percent from
called sustainable design.
2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all
Sustainable design
occupations. Public interest in science, art, history,
emphasizes the efficient
and technology should spur some demand for
use of resources, such as
museum technicians and conservators
energy and water
conservation; waste and
pollution reduction; and
environmentally friendly
design, specifications,
and materials. Rising
energy costs and
increased concern about
the environment have led
to many new buildings
being built with more
sustainable designs.
Earnings
The median annual wage
The median wage is the wage at which half the
The median annual wage for archivists, curators,
for architects was
workers in an occupation earned more than that
and museum workers was $44,410 in May 2012.
$73,090 in May 2012.
amount and half earned less. The lowest 10
The median wage is the wage at which half the
The median wage is the
percent earned less than $34,860, and the top 10
workers in an occupation earned more than that
wage at which half the
percent earned more than $113,470.
amount and half earned less. The lowest 10
workers in an occupation
percent earned less than $25,570, and the top 10
earned more than that
percent earned more than $80,070.
amount and half earned
In May 2012, median annual wages for archivists,
less. The lowest 10
curators, and museum workers were as follows:
percent earned less than
$44,600, and the top 10
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$49,590 for curators
percent earned more
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$47,340 for archivists
than $118,230.
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$38,220 for museum technicians and
Some firms pay tuition
and fees toward
continuing education
requirements for their
employees.
Most architects work full
time and many work long
hours, especially when
facing deadlines. Selfemployed architects may
have more flexible work
hours
conservators
Step 4: Compare Your Top Three Careers
Use the Career One-Stop to compare your top three
careers. Key the career in the search box, then click the link
provided to get more information and view a video. Create
a spreadsheet and graph that compares your top three
careers on salary. Include the spreadsheet/graph in your
multi-media presentation. (Click here for a "Help"
document for this task").
Insert a screenshot of your spreadsheet/graph below:
Step 5: Create and Share your Multi-Media Presentation
Create a multi-media presentation that includes information from Steps 1-4.
Your presentation should include:
A. Research gathered from Steps 1-4, including Career Cluster, Top 3, descriptions, skills, nature of work,
work conditions, education/skills, job outlook, salary/graph spreadsheet comparison, and etc.
B. Citations
C. Creative Commons
D. Copyright friendly images
E. Anything else you feel adds to the presentation's visual appeal
Post your presentation to your online presence. NOTE: This presentation may be used in the "Video
Creation" Thing.
Web address where I posted my presentation: