Parts to this assignment:
1) Read chapter 5 “Why Settle for One Career When You Can Have Ten?” in your book, You Majored In What?
2) Create a “Possible Lives Map” from page 118 of your book
3) Choose 2 careers of interest from your map and research them, using these resources:
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH): http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
O*Net: http://www.onetonline.org/
Career Services’ website: http://www.uwsuper.edu/career/students/exploration.cfm
SUBMIT TO THE DROPBOX:
4) For each occupation that you choose, address the following in a reflection paper:
Why are you interested in this occupation?
What training or education is required for this type of work?
What is the job outlook for this type of work? (use OOH or O*Net)
What are the interests, work styles, and work values of this job? (use O*Net under “Occupation Search” or “Find Occupations”. Once you find the title of an occupation, click on it and read the summary)
How are these similar or different to your interests, work styles, and work values?
Are there potential challenges for you in working in this field?
What are some related occupations? (use OOH or O*Net)