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What career cluster does this occupation belong
in? 2.
How would you define the occupation?
3. What work
is done in a normal day?
4. What is the
history or background of this occupation?
5. Who are the
employers in this occupation?
6. What are
the working conditions and/or working environment?
7. How much
money can you make at entry level (beginner)
and with experience?
8. Identify
the advancement, promotion, or career ladder
associated with the occupation.
9. What personal
traits do people in this occupation usually
possess? For example, creativity, patience,
artistic, detail oriented, enjoy working
with people or alone, etc.
10. What job
skills or abilities are needed? For example,
strong math skills, organizational skills,
communications skills, programming, etc.
11. What education
and/or training is needed to enter this
occupation? What must be learned?
12. What certification,
licensing, unions or professional organizations
are common with this occupation? If there
is certification or licensing required,
how much does it cost and how often does
it need to be renewed?
13. What is
the outlook (anticipated growth or decline)
for this occupation?
14. What are
some related occupations?
15. What classes
should you take in high school that would
help you prepare for education or training
after high school?
16. What activities
could you participate in now that would
help you gain skills or experience for this
career? (think home, extracurricular activities,
community)
17. Describe
how this career will provide enough income
for the lifestyle you would like to have.
18. How will
this career affect your future family life?
(think about hours, income, time demands,
responsibilities for the care of children,
etc.)
19. Will this
career require you to move from Norfolk
or Nebraska? Where are the jobs located?
20. What are
the opportunities for self-employment or
owning your own business?
21. Can both
men and women do this kind of work? Explain.
Now, review
your answers and compare yourself to the
characteristics of the occupation.
The advantages of this occupation for me
are…
The disadvantages
of this occupation for me are…
Personal characteristics I have that match
this occupation…
Personal values
I have that match this occupation….
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