1. My Careers (Journalist and Graphic Designer) Markus Noel

2. Journalist (My choice)

3. Duties Collect news through interviews, observation, investigation Write news for broadcast and publication Verify and analyze news for accuracy Interview subjects for research Write specific columns and stories Review film, music, literature etc,

4. Working Conditions and Qualifications 35-40 hours per week Longer hours to meet deadlines Fast paced work Office and field work. College diploma in journalism related subject Need a good background

5. Current Workforce Occupation size - Average Salary (Full year) - Above average Percentage working full time - 56% (Average) Percentage of women - 43% (Average) 61% employed in the Lower Mainland 91% employed in Information, Culture, Recreation

6. Employment Outlook and Career Paths Technically skilled journalists have advantages Greater role in offline editing Prospects for Broadcast Journalism are improving Newbies work at TV Stations, Newspapers Veterans advance to editorials, producers, management Entry-level positions are specific reporters

7. Graphic Designer ( Quiz)

8. Duties Design "look" of communications content Estimate project's price and time Coordinate web-sites, CD's, etc. May conduct public relations and marketing Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements

9. Working Conditions and Qualifications Work at home or studio/office Monday-Friday, might need overtime Risk of computer related injuries Need diploma in graphic arts May need past experience Handle stress from tight deadlines

10. Current Workforce Above-average occupation size Average salary Percentage working full time - 56 (Average) Percentage of women - 41 (Average) Three quarters work in Lower Mainland Most work for Professional Business Services

11. Employment Outlook and Career Paths Most jobs come from urban locations More jobs involving computers More jobs from advertising and marketing Many 1 year programs Better chances with better education More animation related jobs

12. Why I chose my jobs Graphic Designer: I like doing art on the computer Journalist: I... want my thoughts to be heard want to write about the Canucks

13. THE END Thanks for watching!