1. Researching Careers

2. What to Research

3. Description l What does the job involve?

4. Tasks and Responsibilities l What specific tasks will you be performing? l Are the workdays repetitive or do they vary? l Is the pace easy or fast and high pressure? l Is the work primarily physical or more mental?

5. Work Environment l Is it primarily indoors or outdoors? l Will you be working alone or with others? l Will you work in an office or a lab? l Will you be required to travel?

6. Work Hours l How many hours per week will you work on an average? l Will your shifts be typical 9-5 or different? l Will work hours vary? l Does it offer flexible hours? l Can you work from home?

7. Areas of Interest l RIASEC Realistic Investigative Artistic Social Enterprising Conventional l How does this career match up with your main areas of interest?

8. Education & Training l What type of education is required? Technical School Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctorate Degree Additional Schooling (Medical School, Law School) l Do you need to take a certification exam? l Is a license required?

9. Knowledge, Skils & Abilities l What kind of knowledge is needed? l What skills are needed? l What types of abilities should you have?

10. Salary l Will you be paid hourly, weekly, or annually? l What is the typical starting salary? l What is the average salary nationally?

11. Job Outlook l What is the future of the career in 5-10 years? l Is there opportunity for advancement? l What types of companies offer employment?

12. Benefits l Does the job include health and/or life insurance? l Will you be entitled to paid vacation and holiday time? l Is there a retirement plan? l Are there any other benefits?

13. Education Options l What nearby colleges or technical schools offer training in this career field?

14. Individual Research Project l Choose one career that you are most interested in. l You must have it approved by the teacher. l Complete a full research report on the approved career. l Complete a PowerPoint presentation to present to the class.