Career Exploration

• Using the links below, research one career that interests you.

  • eguidance.com (see login information on board)

As you are learning about your career, think about the following questions:

• What does someone in this position actually do?
• What kind of education and training are necessary to do this job?
• What is the salary range for this position?

You will need to prepare an electronic presentation about these three careers using PowerPoint.

Your PowerPoint should include the following slides (3 points each)

• Slide 1: Introduction(your name, the career you chose, date)
• Slide 2: Brief Description of the career (cite your source)
• Slide 3: The education, training and background you need for this career (cite your source)
• Slide 4: What high school courses might help you prepare for this career (cite your source)
• Slide 5: The earnings and employment outlook for this career (cite your source)
• Slide 6: A link to a current job posting on an online employment site (think monster.com)
• Slide 7: Any other information about the career you wish to include (cite your source)
• Slide 8: Why you think this career is or is not a good match for you (your opinion: explain WHY!)
• Slide 9: "The End"

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