CAREER ASSIGNMENT
Approved
Websites
Your grade will be determined by the quality and quantity of
work you do. Your efficient use of class
time will also be evaluated. No two
students should have assignments that are exactly the same. If this occurs, no credit will be allowed
Complete
the assignments in order.
UNIT
I: GOAL SETTING
Answer
the three Inventories in Discover
Print the results of each inventory.
Do the
Career Search suggested to you from the inventories to
help you determine what kind of job you want and descriptions of various jobs.
Print what you find. This is also an
excellent site for post-secondary or college information.
UNIT
II: MY CURRENT QUALIFICATIONS
A. FIND INFORMATION ABOUT RESUMES AND THEIR
PURPOSE
Answer question 5 below to accomplish this.
B. UPDATE YOUR RESUME (USE THE TEMPLATE IN THE
STUDENTS ON CLARK
FOLDER)
UNIT
III: STEPS III- VIII (100 points)
Using the Internet and Career Center, fill
in the answers on this worksheet. All sections of the worksheet must be filled
in to receive credit. You will need to
do the research for each section to be able to answer all sections. Use the suggested sites listed at the end of
this handout. Information must be factual.
RESEARCH—You must use at least 3
different sites. You must use Discover and Bridges and at least one other site.
The purpose of this assignment is for you to gather
pertinent information related to your career goal. We will gather information from the Internet. There are some approved website addresses
listed with this packet, and those are the only sites you are allowed to use.
You
need to locate and find answers for the following information: FILL IN THE ANSWERS AND TURN IN.
3. What is my time
line?
A.
Finish high school__________________
B.
Begin post-secondary training_______________
C.
Finish post-secondary training_____________
F.
Find a job in my career field_________________
4. Job Information
A.
Job Outlook________________________
B.
Wages/Salary
1.
Starting Salary________________________
2.
Median
Salary___________________________
3.
Maximum
Salary__________________________
C. Job Qualifications
1.
Common duties and responsibilities--list
_____________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
2. Working Conditions(indoors/outdoors, noisy,
large office, etc) List
3. Rewards of the job--list
4.
Physical limitations of the job
SOURCES USED:
5. Getting the
Job/Job Seeking Tips
A. Job Search Methods--List
three
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
B. Applying for a Job
1. Points to include in a
resume--list
Name two types of
resumes_____________________
______________________
2. Letter of application
(cover letter)--What is it and what should be in it?
3. Thank you letter--What is
it and what should be in it?
4. Interview Tips--Find the five most commonly
asked interview questions
Type
the five questions in Word, print and staple to this sheet
6. Post-Secondary(after high school)
Education/Training for Career
Which
of the following do I need:
ON-THE-JOB
TRAINING_______________________
MILITARY__________________________________
TWO-YEAR
ASSOCIATED DEGREE__________________
TWO-THREE
YEAR TECHNICAL TRAINING_________________
FOUR-YEAR
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE____________________
GRADUATE
DEGREE(MASTERS OR DOCTORATE)______________
SOURCES
USED:(List websites used)
7. Where will I get this education/training?
A. Name of
Institution_____________________
1. Location_____________________________
2. Number of
Students___________________
3. Entrance requirements
a. SAT--Verbal____________ Math___________
b. ACT--_____________________________
c. High School
Diploma__________________
4. Deadline for
applying________________________
5.
Major field of study required for career plan
__________________________________________
SOURCES USED:
B. Cost of Attending
1. Tuition PER
SEMESTER____________________
2. Fees PER
SEMESTER_______________________
3. Room and Board PER
SEMESTER__________________
4. Total for one
year_________________________
5. Total cost to complete
all years______________
SOURCES
USED:
UNIT
V: POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
The following describes the parameters
within which you are to create your slide show describing your career choice
and your preparation for that career.
You are to include the information found in your research on the Internet.
Include the parts listed below in your personal presentation; however, you are
not limited to these parts. Each of the
12 parts will be at least one slide, but can be more. Use slide transition, animation settings, and
music and sound to enhance your slide presentation.
·
Part I—Introduction
When I Grow Up …..
created by (Your name)
Name of Grade Level, Thomas C. Clark
5150 DeZavala
San
Antonio, TX 78249
(210)561-5150
INCLUDE YOUR DIGITAL PICTURE ON THIS
SLIDE
·
Part 2—Career Goal-(from career goal
worksheet)
State
your career goal in an individualistic, specific, clear and realistic manner.
·
Part 3--TIME LINE
Use the drawing tools and illustrate your time line
·
Part 4—JOB INFORMATION. Include all information from parts A-C You can use a graph to show the salaries.
·
Part 5—POST SECONDARY
EDUCATION/TRAINING—
·
Part 6—WHERE WILL I GET THIS TRAINING
PART A—
·
Part 7—WHERE WILL I GET THIS TRAINING
PART B-COST
·
Part 8--LINKS. Create a link to your Resume created in Word
·
Part 9—Obstacles
What
are your obstacles? List your obstacles;
how are you going to deal with your obstacles; and what are some solutions to
your obstacles.
·
Part 10—Conclusion
Implementing
your plan—This last slide should indicate finality—have a conclusion to your
presentation.
·
Part 11—Sources
You
must list your Internet sources on this last slide. If you used other sources, list them here
also. Remember that music is copyrighted
and should be listed here.
