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Career Exploration Essay

  1. Write a 5- paragraph essay (no more than 2 pages, double-spaced total length)

(Due 11/18/20)

  1. Use the information you collected to completed the attached worksheet.

  2. Use the completed worksheet to write your essay.

  3. The paper should be in MLA format

    1. Give it a title – for instance Exploring the Nursing Profession

    2. Margins of (1) inch all sides

    3. Times New Roman font in 12 point

    4. Double spaced

    5. Align all to left margin

    6. In the upper right header, type you last name and page #

    7. Heading (example)

John Doe

Mrs. Mitchell

Senior Seminar

Due Date: November 18, 2020

Paragraph One: Your Interests and the Career

  1. In a topic sentence, state a profession that interest you. Choose one of the professions you explored.


  1. Explain in 1-2 sentences why this job interests you.

  2. Briefly (1-2 sentences) describe the personal interests, values, and/or working styles that will help you succeed in this profession.


(Examples: hard working, good attendance, knowledge of, likes to build things, problem solver, know who to ask or where to look for answers to questions, works well with hand, etc.)

Paragraph Two: Job Description/Task performed

  1. Provide a short description of the occupation.

  2. Give a brief description of the work environment of the profession.

  3. Briefly describe 3 tasks a worker in this profession performs.

Paragraph Three: Training, Range of Wages and Job Outlook

  1. Describe the training required for an entry-level position in this profession (e.g. trade school, college with a major in engineering, professional certification).


  1. Describe the range of wages for this profession.

  2. Describe the job outlook for this occupation.

Paragraph Four: Similar Occupations

  1. Identify 1 similar occupation to the one you’re writing about.

  2. Briefly (2-3 sentences) explain how this alternate profession is similar to the one you are exploring in your paper.

Paragraph Five: The Future

  1. Describe your vision for your possible future in this profession. What will your professional life look like after 20 years? (This question is about your sense of the opportunities for personal growth available in this career.)

Career Exploration Worksheet

Your Name:_______Kaitlin Ewing______

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Using information gathered from Job Exploration Activity complete the following worksheet.

  1. What is the occupation title and brief description of the profession?

helps supervise a store's staff and operations. They work with the Store Manager to delegate tasks to store employees, manage personnel and training, set sales and other operational goals, implement company initiatives from upper management.

  1. What training and education is required for an entry-level position and what additional education is required for advancement in the profession?

BSC/BA in business administration or relevant flied in Msc/Ma

good maths skill's with ability to create and analyse reports

good problem solving attitude .

able to have flexibility to work in shifts

  1. What is the range of wages earned by workers in this occupation?

A assistance manger can earn $22.80 per hour or a salary up to $47,425 a year.

  1. What personal interests, values, and style will help you succeed in this profession

hiring , training sales, monitoring inventory , ordering merchandise base on demand. research competitive products and analysing consumer behaviour


  1. What is the work environment of this profession?






  1. List 5 tasks a worker in this profession is called upon to do regularly

Supervise employees , help unhappy customers , handle employees complaints , successfully complete projects and stand in for management.

  1. What is the job outlook for your chosen career?






  1. Describe 2 similar jobs that require similar skills, knowledge, and education? Explain briefly in what way are they similar.

  1. Describe your vision for your future in this profession. What will you professional life look like in 20 years? (Opportunities for Growth)