Career Research Project

Outline

Paragraph #1 – Introduce Your Career

-          -          definition

-          -          background; evolution; history

-          -          why you chose it

Paragraph #2 – Preparation for Your Career

-          -          education necessary for entry job

-          -          skills required for entry job

-          -          references required

-          -          summer jobs helpful

Paragraph #3 – Work

-          -          entry level job description

-          -          working conditions

-          -          hours

-          -          vacation time

-          -          salary range

-          -          physical/emotional stress

-          -          kinds of people you work with

-          -          how evaluated

Paragraph #4 – Potential

-          -          advantages and disadvantages

-          -          future outlook

-          -          possible career path

-          -          top job on career ladder job description

-          -          training and qualifications necessary for top job on career ladder

Paragraph #5 – Conclusion

-          -          from what you have learned, are you suited to the career?

-          -          why or why not?

-          -          what do you need to do to attain your goal?