24 Feb Career Research
1) a description of the career you have chosen to research for this paper
2) what qualities do people in this career need to possess, and
3) why this career would or would not be a good prospect for you.
Consider some of these questions while writing your paper:
Section 1: Career Description
What are the typical job duties?
Earnings (obtain local and national data) ?
Employment outlook?
Related occupations?
What are some advantages and/or disadvantages of working in this career?
Section 2: Qualities People Need to Possess
• What are the necessary personal interests, personality types or skills required?
• What are the educational requirements?
• Qualifications, preparation and training?
Section 3: Why this career would or would not be a good prospect for you.
What interesting facts did you discover?
What are some of the pros/cons you learned?
Can you see yourself thriving in this career?
What makes you excited or nervous about this career?
In addition to the 4-6 page paper, you will include a works cited of the sources you used to help inform your work. You are required to use the Occupational Outlook Handbook website (Links to an external site.). You should also use an additional three sources you find on your own for a total of four sources. You may interview someone in your career as a source should you wish.
