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Section 4.2:
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Job
Job or Career?
Mental Health Counselor
Forensic
Science Tech
Financial Analyst
Accountant
The two words are used interchangeably.
Job – any task assigned at work.
Career – long term commitment to a particular occupation.
Usually starts with an entry-level position.
Move up as you gain experience/knowledge.
Careers may change throughout a person’s life.
Recession Proof Careers
- Mental Health Counselor ($38,000)
- Forensic Science Tech ($47,000)
- Financial Analyst (77000)
- Dental Hygienist (62000)
- Skin Care Specialist (29000)
Recession Proof Careers
Where to Find Career Info
- Computer Software Engineer (88000)
- Vet (82000)
- Personal and Homecare Specialist (20000)
- ACCOUNTING
- Start $53,000
- Median $80,000
1. Guidance department
- Bulletin board
- Ms. Ensign
2. Federal sources
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
- 250 occupations describe in general fields
- Occupational Information Network (O*NET)
- Comprehensive database (goes over specifics)
- Guide for Occupational Exploration
- 12 groups described into worker traits
Occupational Therapist
Environmental Engineer
Dental Hygienist
Athletic Trainer
What do you think the starting salary for the average American is (out of college)?
$41,701
What two careers are averaging the highest (4-year degree)?
Engineering & computer science
On average, how many times will an American change careers?
7
Careers on the Rise for 2018
- Occupational Therapist (29%)
- Environmental Engineering (30%)
- Self-enrichment Education Teachers (32%)
- Vets (33%)
- Computer Software Engineers (34%)
- Dental Hygienist (36%)
- Athletic Trainers (37%)
- Biochemists (37%)
- Skin Care Specialist (38%)
- Medical Scientist (40%)
- Financial Analyst (41.4%)
- Biomedical Engineers (72% INCREASE)
Section 4.2:
Exploring Careers
Where to Find Career Info
1. Private sources:
Statistical Handbook of Working America.
2. Employment agencies – match your skills to a career.
3. Career connection – talking with someone in the field.
4. Volunteer work – provides realistic working experience.
Plan Your Career
1. Determine skills, training, and education required.
2. Consider your family – wages, vacation time, location, travel time (for work).
3. Finance your plans – potential of incurring debt (student loans).