FINDING YOUR CAREER

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” 

                               - Henry Ford

Introduction

On this journey you will discover information about a variety of careers that will match your interests and your own personal abilities.

Follow the paths as described below.

The Task

• Take a Career Survey
• Make a Career choice
• Research your career
• Evaluate your career decision
• Design your career goals

The Career Path      PROCESS      

                     

Path 1:

Discover your strengths and weaknesses.  Take the following survey , by clicking on this link. You may take 1 or both.

 http://thelearningzone.blogspot.com
http://tcids.tbr.edu/
http://www.edonline.com/collegecompass/carhlp2.htm

Path 2:

Choose 5 careers, listed by the survey, that interest you!  Click on the link for the worksheet. http://thelearningzone.blogspot.com   http://www.trumbull.k12.oh.us/teachers/Deleted/webquests/career%20webquest/inspirations%20career%20choices.pdf

Path 3:

Now that you have chosen your 5 careers, use the following links to complete the career evaluation form that is provided below.

click here for career evaluation form

Path 4:

Evaluate your chosen career by clicking on the link below.

 http://www.trumbull.k12.oh.us/teachers/Deleted/webquests/career%20webquest/CareerWebquest.htm#Evaluation

Path 5: 

Answer the following in a word document.

1.          Name and Date

2.        Title of chosen career

3.        What is the first step to get to your chosen career?

4.        What problems can you predict in achieving your goals?

5.        Make a plan of action for reaching your career.

Evaluation

The following is your evaluation rubric. 

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Path 1	Completion of Career Survey section 1 only.	Completion of Career Survey through section 2.	Total completion of survey.	Total and in depth completion of survey.
Path 2	Incomplete graphic organizer.	Incomplete graphic organizer printed.	Completed graphic organizer.	Completed and printed graphic organizer.
Path 3	1 to 3 completed questions with informational research documentation form.	4 to 5 completed questions with informational research documentation form.	6 to 7 completed questions with informational research documentation form.	All questions completed with informational research documentation form.
Path 4	Incomplete form.	Completed form without tallying.	Completed form with tallying.	Completed form with tallying and formal discussion with teacher.
Path 5	1 to 3 questions completed.	4 to 5 questions completed.	All question completed.	All questions completed and typed in appropriate word format.

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Conclusion

Hopefully, you now have pinpointed a career path that is suitable to your interests and aspirations.  Good luck in your endeavors! 

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Credits & References

http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/quiz/career_quiz1.asp 

http://www.khake.com/page95.html

http://www.bls.gov/k12/

http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.asp?ct=OOH

http://www.careervoyages.gov/students-main.cfm

http://www.rmc.edu/directory/offices/counseling/resumecovltr.asp

Standards:

STANDARD 5: TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION LITERACY

Grade 5-8

Benchmark A: Describe types of information: facts, opinions, primary/secondary sources; and formats of information: number, text, sound, visual, multimedia. Use information for a purpose.

Grade 9-12

Benchmark A: Determine and apply an evaluative process to all information sources chosen for a project.

Benchmark B: Apply a research process model to conduct research and meet information needs.

STANDARD 7: THE DESIGNED WORLD

Grade 5- 8 

Benchmark A: Develop an understanding of how physical technologies enhance our lives.

Benchmark C: Develop an understanding of how bio-related technologies improve our lives.

Grade 9-12

Benchmark A-G:  Classify, demonstrate, examine, and appraise energy, power technologies, transportation, manufacturing, construction, communication, medical, agricultural, and biotechnologies.