Select one career area that you believe is aligned with your skills and interests (it does not have to be one in which you are currently employed). Once you have identified your career area you will conduct some research
After you review your results- reflect on the three areas where you have the highest scores. For example, I am highest in Realistic, Artistic, and Conventional. Answer the question by not only sharing the results but reflecting on whether you feel that it accurately describes you or fails to and why.
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Question 2 (12 points)
Select one career area that you believe is aligned with your skills and interests (it does not have to be one in which you are currently employed).
- Once you have identified your career area you will conduct some research on this career and its industry. Describe the career field, it’s career cluster, and its industry cluster. Please include your citations for your sources.
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Question 3 (12 points)
Research what the future looks like for this career field- how do the 4 factors discussed in the lecture notes (UNIT 5 part 1) impact the future of the career- they may not all apply, but tell me that if it is the case?
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Question 4 (12 points)
How does education impact the career ladder for this career? Think about income, benefits (monetary and personal), and the leadership aspects.
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Question 5 (12 points)
Take the transferable skills inventory (see link below) that is discussed in the lecture notes (UNIT 5 part 2) and relate your transferable skills to the needs of the career field in the future.
http://www.roguecc.edu/emp/Resources/transferable_skills_checklist.htm
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