Career Research Project

Due: Friday, October 3, 2014

Introduction
For the end of this quarter you will be researching a career of your choice. You will be
completing a resume geared toward this career, a plan on how to achieve this career, and
presenting your findings to the class. We will be visiting computer labs, but you will need to
complete some of the research on your own. This is a two week long project. It is a three part
project with multiple due dates.

Requirements
Part 1: Resume

You will be completing a resume. There is a template provided that you can work off of or you
can create your own. You must tailor your resume to the career you are working toward for this
project. The template is attached to this project.

Part 2: Action Plan

You will be creating a map of how you will achieve your career goal. There is a template
provided that you will fill out; this is a detailed map to help you apply the steps you need to
take in order to accomplish your career goal. The template is attached to this project.

Part 3: Research Paper

You will be writing a paper on your career findings. This is a research paper and must be written
in MLA format. Even though you are researching a career you are interested in, you should not
use the first person in your paper. It must be at least two pages long. Include your references
and a bibliography at the end. Check the resource on the RHS student resource page or your
CORE packet for more guidelines on MLA format.

Part 4: Class Presentation

You will be researching a career that is of interest to you. Using your research and your action
plan you will present your career choice to the class. You must have some visual aspect (poster,
power point, brochure, etc.) to help present your career. Your presentation must be at least 5
minutes. Make sure you speak clearly, loudly, and face the class. You will be presenting your
careers in quarter 2, but all materials are due the end of quarter 1 (October 3).

Research
You must have at least two resources (Wikipedia is not a reliable source!). Please use this guide
to help you focus your research.

1. Job description: What is the job? What is a summary/overview of the job?
2. Job selection: Why did you select this job? What drew you to it?
3. Personal qualifications/skills: What do you need to be able to do to have this job? What
qualities must you possess?
4. Education/training: What training is necessary for this job? What degree/education do
you need to have? How long is training/education?
5. Hours: What time do you work? How many days a week?
6. Location: Where does this job take place?
7. Conditions: What is the workplace like? (inside/outside, city, etc.)
8. Salary/Pay: What is the range of pay for this career? What is the annual salary or hourly
rate? Does it stay the same? Is it influenced by education/training?
9. Future outlook: Is this job field increasing or decreasing?
10. Advancement: Are there opportunities for promotion or to move up?
11. Your career: How well do you match up with this job? How does it fit in with your
personality matrix?
12. Bibliography: you must include all your sources.

Some good places to start are:
Careers.org
Collegeboard.com
Princetonreview.com



Action Plan Template

Goal/Expected Outcome: What is your big goal? Put it here.

Action Steps
(What will you
do?)
Deadline
(By when?)
Resource
(What do you
need to complete
this task?)
Potential Barriers
(What could get in the
way? How will you
overcome them?)
Result
(What is the outcome
of the task?)

























Sample Resume

First Name Last Name
Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
Cell Phone: Home Phone:
Email:
Overview
List words 6 words that honestly best describe you and may persuade the employer to hire
you. (ie. Hardworking, dependable, quick learner, works well with others, efficient,
resourceful).

Education
Roosevelt High School, Honolulu, Hawaii
2014-present

Experience
List any work experience, such as pet sitter, child care, etc.
2013-Present
Pet Sitter
Provide pet sitting services including dog walking, feedig, and yard care.

If no work experience, delete this section.

Achievements
Example:
National Honor Society, 2012-2013
Class President, 2012-2013

If no achievements, delete this section.

Volunteer Experience
Scouting, 2010-present
Relay for Life, 2012-2013
Hawaii Humane Socieity, Summer 2014

If no volunteer experience, delete this section.

Interests/Activities
Member of Red Cross Club, 2014-present
Member of Marching Band, 2014-present
Scouting, videogaming, hiking, playing chess, dancing.

Computer Skills
Proficient with Google Docs Document, Presentation, Twitter, Internet, and Cell Phone
Technology.