Exploring Career Options
Out of all the career choices in the ____________________ career cluster, Sonja would like to be a preschool teacher. She loves working with children, and thinks it would be a rewarding career in which she could create lessons and help the students prepare socially and academically for kindergarten. In order to become a preschool teacher, Sonja will need to complete high school and _______________. It'll also be important to work on her creativity, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Human Services licensure
Of all the career choices in the ______________________ career cluster, Jackson would like to become a paralegal. The job involves assisting __________________ in court cases. To work as a paralegal, he needs to complete an associate's degree in paralegal studies or a bachelor's degree and then pass the Certified Paralegal Exam.
Law, Public Service, Corrections, and Security an attorney
It you're thinking about a career as an applied mathematician you should consider researching the _________ cluster. Within this cluster, you'll find that most of the careers require _______________________ in order to have the knowledge and skills needed to excel in these positions.
STEM a college degree
Jesse wants to work as a public relations specialist. What academic requirements should he complete?
a bachelor's degree
Trent is researching what it would take to become a pharmaceutical scientist. What academic requirements should he complete?
a doctorate degree
Natalie enjoys talking to people and helping them with their problems. Her friends always tell her that she's a good listener. Based on her skills, what career would be the best fit for her?
adult care counsler
a college degree with a stellar portfolio
animator
an associate's degree with sufficient training.
broadcast technician
a bachelor's degree in business and experience
chamber of commerce officer
a master's degree or Ph.D.
chief executive
a bachelor's degree in early childhood development
childcare director
a Ph.D. with licensure or certification, depending on the state in which you live
clinical psychologist
a master's or doctoral degree
college faculty member
on-the-job training
concierge
a technical program and an apprenticeship
construction carpenter
vocational school and state licensure
cosmetologist
Shannon wants to work with renewable energy. She is researching what it would take to become a geochemist. A geochemist is someone who uses chemistry to study water and the elements in it. What skill or ability will Shannon need the most to be effective in this position?
critical thinking
training and a test on electrical codes to become licensed
electrician
Ruby enjoys working with other people. She has excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills that she would like to use in her future career. What career would be the best fit for her based on her skills?
training and development specialist
a certification program
transportation manager
high school diploma
travel clerk
What task does a welder do?
uses a blowtorch to complete a project according to the blueprint
When choosing a career, you should review the ________________________ to find out whether there will be a demand for this profession in the years ahead. Check the academic requirements. Also check ______________________________ to determine whether the job will match the lifestyle you want.
employment outlook the expected salary
a high school diploma and training to become certified
firefighter
a doctorate-level (Ph.D.) degree
food scientist
trade school that the Gemological Institute of America accredits
jeweler and metal worker
a training program and certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid
lifeguard
Mae wants to make a difference in her community. She enjoys making decisions and finding the solutions to problems. Her teachers tell her that she's an excellent public speaker and has a talent for persuading people to take up causes that she supports. Based on her skills, what career would be the best fit for her?
lobbyist
a bachelor's degree followed by years of continued education courses
network administrator
training and an apprenticeship
pipe fitter
Ann has always wanted to be the person on the news broadcast who delivers the weather updates. She's looking into becoming a broadcast meteorologist. What skill or ability will she need the most to be effective in this position?
public speaking skills
What task would be completed by a radio announcer?
research questions for interviewing guests
When you're looking for a career that will be well suited to you, it's important to consider the various _________ that are required to perform the job effectively. This helps you to determine whether the career is a good match with your talents. Then, you should review the ___________________________. You don't want to complete all of the academic requirements only to find that there isn't a great demand for the position.
skills employment outlook
a doctorate-level (Ph.D.) degree
statistician
