Career Research Assignment
Name: _____________________________________
Period: __________
40 points
Directions: Complete the assignment using reliable and accurate resources.
GENERAL:
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (BLS) - http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Career Info Net - http://www.careerinfonet.org/
Learn How to Become: http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/
Careers - http://www.careers.org/
Family Connection (Naviance) - https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=senecavshs
***If searching for specific career sites, always be sure to choose official sites (.gov/.org) and professional associations.
Here are a few examples:
Try Engineering - http://tryengineering.org/
American Nurses Association - http://www.nursingworld.org
Learn How to Become a Nurse - http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/nurse/\
Physical Therapy Careers - http://www.apta.org/PTCareers/Overview/
American Academy of Physician Assistants - https://www.aapa.org/
Physician - http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/education-careers/becoming-physician.page
Surgeon: https://www.facs.org/education/patient-education/patient-resources/qualifications
Veterinarian - http://aavmc.org
Police Officer - http://discoverpolicing.org
Becoming a CPA - http://www.aicpa.org/
Architecture - http://www.ncarb.org/
Psychology - http://www.apa.org/careers/resources/guides/careers.aspx
Careers in Psychology - http://careersinpsychology.org/
Culinary Careers - http://www.culinary-careers.org/
International Culinary – Careers Outside of the Kitchen - http://www.internationalculinarycenter.com/
Political Science Careers - http://www.apsanet.org/careersinpoliticalscience
Journalism - http://www.spj.org/careeradvice.asp
Military Careers:
www.goarmy.com
www.navy.com
www.marines.com
www.airforce.com
www.gocoastguard.com
DEFINITION:
1. Career Researched: ______________________________
2. Define the career:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Summarize 5 daily responsibilities of someone with this career. Write in complete sentences.
Example: A teacher uses classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
Describe 5 working conditions for your chosen career. Write in complete sentences.
Example: Teachers are sometimes isolated from their colleagues because they work alone in a classroom of students.
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Clearly describe the education required to obtain this career, the examinations necessary for licensure, and how
you can advance in this field.
16. What degree(s) is/are required for this career? Circle the appropriate answer.
No degree – YES
Master’s degree – YES
NO
Associate’s degree – YES
NO OPTIONAL
Law (J.D.) degree – YES
Bachelor’s degree – YES
NO OPTIONAL
Doctorate – YES
NO OPTIONAL
NO OPTIONAL
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17. Resource(s):
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18-20. List any and all exams required/recommended to obtain licensure in this field.
Example: Education – Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators – Reading (There are more than these)
Resource: https://www.ets.org/praxis
Example: Police Officer – Physical, Dental, Vision examination (There are more than these)
IQ Test, Polygraph
Resource: http://www.patrooper.com/qualified-requirements.html
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21. Resource(s):
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List 3 important qualities necessary to be successful in this career field. Be descriptive and write in complete
sentences.
Example – Education: Communication skills. Teachers must collaborate with other teachers and special
education teachers. In addition, teachers need to discuss students’ needs with parents and administrators.
Resource: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
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List additional requirements needed for this career:
Additional requirements may include:
*Age/Height/Weight requirements
*Vision or Physical Fitness requirements
*Specialized additional training (police academy, 20 week FBI agent training, student teaching)
*Special vaccinations or clearances (child abuse, criminal act clearances)
Example: Nursing – 30 credits of continuing education required every 2 years.
Resource: http://www.medscape.org/public/nursecestaterequirements
Example: FBI – applicants must be between the ages of 23 and 36 to apply.
Resource: http://www.fbi.gov/
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SALARY:
List the expected salary for this career:
30. Starting Salary/Lowest 10% - ______________________________
31. Average/Median Salary - _______________________________
32. Highest/Top 10% - _____________________________
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***If the above salary ranges could not be found, what is the listed hourly, weekly, biweekly, or monthly wage?
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34. What are some of the benefits including with this job?
Example: 401k, health insurance, vacation and sick days, company car, etc.
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JOB OUTLOOK:
Is the job growing? What are the chances you will get hired?
Example: Biomedical Engineer - Employment of biomedical engineers is projected to grow 27 percent
from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. However, because it is a small
occupation, the fast growth will result in only about 5,200 new jobs over the 10-year period.
Resource: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Be specific! Write in complete sentences.
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SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS:
List 2 similar occupations to the career you researched.
Example: Physical Therapists – recreational therapists, audiologist
Resources: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
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