1. My Career Research My name is Jennifer Nguyen!

2. Top 3 Careers Singer Actress Pharmacist I love singing, but…heh heh… I have to try and amplify my voice.

3. #1: Singer Career Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology and Communications BoA Kpop inspires me to sing! SHINee!!!

4. Introduction “We generally refer to those who use instruments as musicians and those who use their voices as singers.” I enjoy singing whenever I can sing because it expresses how I feel and it helps me to relax and clear my thoughts. I can sing…but I need practice *ahem* lots *ahem* of practice to play an instrument..

5. Career Cluster  Singer is in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media

6. Nature Of Work Musicians and singers play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios. GIRLS’ GENERATION!!!

7. Working Conditions O Musicians and singers often perform in settings such as concert halls, arenas, and clubs. O Hours: Varies from day to day, usually about 10 hours. O Physical: Needs strong vocals and stamina. O Mental: Memorization for lyrics and choreographies. O Conditions: Stressful, pressure. Aigoo…so much stress caused by fans!!

8. Training, Qualification, Advancement O Education: High school diploma. O Training: few months to one year of working with experienced employees. O Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. O High school classes to take: Dance class, Theatre classes and English class. O Start by attending Sterling Heights High school Performing Arts program (WCSPA). S.M. makes their idols train for at least 3 years! I heard they trained Baekhyun from EXO for 7 years!

9. Job Outlook O Very competitive. O Employment rate: 5% Since there are so many entertainment companies… It’s very hard to find a job since all the music companies want the best of the best!

10. Salary Comparison My Future Career Yearly Wage Information

11. Backup Plan: Pharmacist O Responsibilities: Dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. O Where: Grocery and drug stores, hospitals and clinics. O Hours: 8 hours per day. O Why: If I can’t be a performing arts person (singer, actress), I want to be able to help others become healthy and well.

12. Citations O http://www.21things4students.net/downloads/career_prep/ca reerclustersurvey_20130608_142357 http://www.21things4students.net/downloads/career_prep/ca reerclustersurvey_20130608_142357 O http://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/careership/in dex.cfm O http://www.bls.gov/ooh/