Directions: Use the following outline as a rough draft to write 2 career reports. Include the career component topics presented in class. Be sure to list at least 3 different resources for EACH occupation. This report is to be typed, double spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins and be 3 to 5 pages in length.

List your resources on the last page of each report.

1. Specific Work Performed
a. Name/Title of the occupation (i.e., nurse)
b. Broad field in which the occupation is found
c. Broad or general statement of the kind of work performed
d. List of the specific activities required which are related to but not performed regularly
(i.e., attend meetings, prepare reports, etc.)

2. Preparation, Education and Training
a. What education is required? What college major? What degree(s)? Are there any degrees that are preferred? What technical or special schooling?
b. What specialized training after formal education? (i.e., apprenticeship, internship, etc.)
c. What experience is required before entry to this occupation?
d. Is license or certification required? What kind?
e. What jobs can be entered immediately after education or special training may lead to the specific occupation?

3. Future/Employment Outlook
a. By what methods are promotions secured? (i.e., seniority, merit, courses)
b. What are some job titles to which promotions may be achieved? What is the hierarchy?
c. Are opportunities for promotion in this field difficult to secure?
d. What is the future demand of people in this occupation?

4. Related occupations
a. For what other jobs or types of jobs could the training for this occupation be
useful, perhaps with a small amount of additional preparation?

5. Working conditions /settings
a. Where is the work performed? (i.e. office, factory, outdoors)
b. Are there any physical hazards? If so, what are they?
c. Are there any unusual physical demands? (i.e. eyesight, strength, etc.)
d. What are the hours of work?
e. Is the work steady or seasonal?

6. Current Salary, and Benefits
a. Starting salary
b. Average salary of people employed in this occupation
c. Maximum salary or income? How long does it take to reach this?

7. Interests and Personality
a. How do your interests relate to this occupation?
b. Explain how your personality type is reflected in this occupation.
c. Why do you think you would enjoy this occupation?

8. Aptitudes and Abilities
a. What specific aptitudes or abilities are required in this occupation? (i.e. verbal,
numerical, organizing ability, etc.)
b. Do you have or can you develop these aptitudes and abilities?
c. In which aptitudes or abilities will you need to improve?

9. Life Style and Values
a. Discuss how this career would meet your ideal life and work styles.
b. Explain how your values are reflected in this career.

10. Summary
Based on your findings from this career research and what you’ve learned about the career decision-making process, summarize your career decision.