1. Animal Industry Careers Objective: Describe characteristics, preparation and credentials needed in animal industry careers.

2. Have you thought about what you want to be when you grow up? Are you interested in a career in the animal industry?

3. Three Steps in Choosing an Occupation Self- analysis Studying an occupation Making a Decision

4. Self Analysis Ability Talent Physical make-up Previous experience Interests Educational aspirations Attitude and values Flexibility Personality

5. Studying an Occupation Nature of work-hours, location, conditions, skills Educational requirements Demand, pay, benefits, opportunity for promotion, job security Best way to learn more=WORK EXPERIENCE

6. Making a Decision O Match oneself with the best occupation for the person O Have second choice O Leave opportunities to change plans in the future

7. Sources of Occupational Information 1. Counselors and career development coordinators 2. Agriculture education teachers (Mrs. Batts) 3. Parents and relatives 4. Persons working in specific jobs 5. Dictionary of Occupational titles 6. Books and pamphlets 7. Internet sites

8. Educational Requirements O Scientists and engineers usually require masters or doctoral college degrees O About 85% of the jobs in agricultural marketing, merchandising and sales representatives that require college degrees require baccalaureate degrees O Most jobs that have “laborer, helper, aide, attendant, or worker” in the title require high school diplomas

9. Are you interested in an animal industry career?

10. To name a few!

11. Career Day…coming to YOUR classroom! When: Monday, March 4 Where: Mrs. Batts class Who: YOU!!!

12. Career Day Steps to Success 1. Choose a partner! 2. Choose an animal industry career that you two are interested in. 3. Sign up for your career (not every group can do the same career) 4. Research your career. 5. Develop a short presentation (5-10 slides) describing your career.

13. Presentation Expectations O Description of career O Educational requirements O Skills necessary O Salary O Possible employers O Professional dress

14. Don’t Forget… CAREER DAY Monday, March 4