Career Research Project Worksheet
Use this worksheet to organize and personalize your research on a career.
Occupation: ____________________________________________________________________________
1. Describe the day-to-day work that someone in this field performs and the type of skills someone in this field needs.
2. Identify the education and/or training that is required to enter and to progress in the field-
3. Identify opportunities for advancement (As you progress in this career, what options would you have?) -
4. Projected outlook and trends in this field (Is this a growing or shrinking career? By what percentage is the market for this career going to change?) -
5. What is the entry level salary range for this career? Are there additional benefits or rewards, other than money, that come with this career? -
6. Identify at least three personal characteristics that are required of someone in this occupation (ex.- patient, outgoing, self-starter).
7. Based on your research, determine how well the nature of the work suits your interests, values, skills, and personality. List the advantages and disadvantages of this occupation for you (at least 4 for each).
