❏ Thomas Hendrie

❏ 4/13/15
❏ 5th hour
 Top Three Career Choices
❏ Lawyer

❏ Police Officer

❏ Mechanic
 Introduction
Lawyer
I chose this career because it seems interesting and I like to fight with people. Also because i want to
work with the law. The basic skills is listening to others, not interrupting, and being good with others.
10 characteristics
1. Values- You mainly want justice.
2. Tasks and responsibilities- To study cases.
3. Working with data- people things-.
4. Work environment- Inside
5. Working hours- When there is court.
6. Aptitudes and abilities- Facing heavy pressure and being able to stay quiet.
7. Education and training- Becoming a lawyer usually takes 7 years fo full time study after high school -4 years of
undergraduate study, followed by 3 years of law school. Most states and jurisdictions require lawyers to
complete a juris doctor (J.D.0) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
8. Salary and Benefits- The median annual wage for lawyers was $113,530, in May 2012. The lowest 10 percent
earned less than $54,310, and the top 10 percent earned more than $187,200.
9. Career Outlook- I will be able to get my dream car and get a decent size house.
10. International Career Outlook-It could be international but it would be harder.
Life Style
I would like to make around $113,000. In a week, I’d want to work from 40-50
hours. I want a two story house and a porsche. The career cluster is law and
public safety.
Location
You will have to move places to fight the defensive/ offensive attorneys
Career Cluster.
Lawyer- Law and public Security .
Introduction
Police officer
A police officer is a tough job. They have to work with the law and other people. I want to be a police officer because I
really want to work with the law and help others.

10 characteristics
1. Values- people that are police care about justice and helping others.
2. Tasks and responsibilities- They arrest people that commit a crime and help others.
3. Working with data- people things- They can either work with one another on the road or with the department in the building.
4. Work environment- you will either be on the road or in an office/ department.
5. Working hours- night shifts are most common.
6. Aptitudes and Abilities- You need to have patience and not be a jerk.
7. Education and Training-Police officer education requirements range from a high school diploma to a college degree. The
minimum requirement is usually a high school diploma, although an increasing number of police departments require
applicants to complete at least one or two years of college coursework or have an associate's degree.
8. Salary and benefits- they can make at minimum $56,260.
9. Career Outlook- I should be able to get a decent size house and car.
10. International Career Outlook- police usually don’t usually go internationally.
Life style
I would like to make around $60,000. I’d want to work
anywhere from 45-55 hours. The career cluster is law and
public safety. You will have have to be prepared to go on
the road.
Police Officer- law and public safety.
Introduction
Mechanic
I pick this as a third option because they made good money and I am good on cars

10 characteristics
1.values- I care about the money and helping others
2. Tasks and Responsibilities- The work days will be different, they only work on vehicles, and it’s a medium pressure
job.
3. Working with Data People-Things- You will work with other people and machines
4. Work environment- They work in shops to fix vehicles
5. Working hours- They work in day time only
6. Aptitudes and Abilities- You need a common sense on cars and good with people
7.Education and Training- Automotive Mechanic Education Requirements. Some high schools offer adequate training
programs, though most mechanics are expected to have completed an associate degree or certificate program in
automotive technology training.
8. Salary and Benefits- They make around $40,000, but if you can get grandfathered in then you can make a lot more
9. Career Outlook-I think i can get a decent house and car
10. International Career Outlook- you can go international but it’s not common.
Life Style
I would like to make $45,000-$50,000. I’d like to work
around 50 hours. I would like to get a jeep with this job.
Location-
Where ever but you won't be moving around.
Career Cluster-
Logistics planning and management services.Sales and
services.