Occupational Expectations

Step 1
Describe the type of job you plan on pursuing post high school/college.
● Is there a possibility to increase your salary?
● What does the job market look like for this job? (look at unemployment rate)
● What job responsibilities would you like or expect to have?

Use the websites below to begin researching possible careers. Narrow it down to one possible career.
- US Dept. of Labor--BLS—What interests you?: ​ ​https://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm
- Collegboard.com Majors & Career Central: ​http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/majors_careers/index.html

Job/Career Title: Stage Management

The current salary for a starting stage manager is about $26,000 a year but can increase for employees with
more experience up to $49,000 a year.

Step 2
Use a website like simplyhired.com, idealist.org (for nonprofits), or indeed.com (there are several others and
some are more specialized for particular occupations) to research how salaries for the same job vary across the
nation.

What cities are you considering and what is the average starting salary? Paste a link of the website where you
got your information.

First choice city:​ Culver City Average Starting Salary:65,000 https://workable.com/j/76D04710CA

Second choice city:​ Mount Average Starting Salary:50,000 https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=st

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Third choice city:​ Manhattan Average Starting Salary:

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What type of education is required or expected for this occupation? (college degree(s), special schools,
licenses, permits, training programs, etc). Answer in complete sentences.

For stage management, there is no required degree for this field of work but it is highly recommended to have
a bachelor’s degree in theatre.

Using your possible future job title, search for a job currently available in at least one of the three locations
from above. In full sentences, what do you need to do in order to be qualified for this job? How do you attain
the qualifications necessary for this job?
City: Manhattan, NY
Job requirements and responsibilities:
Some requirements are having 5 or more years of experience in managing, having good verbal and written
communication skills, be a quick problem solver, and having a Bachelor’s degree in theatre.

To qualify for this job I must start taking part time jobs to have my 5 years of experience and earn my bachelor’s
degree when I am in college or university.