Identify the career and state two important skills, two critical knowledge, and two major responsibilities one needs to be in this career. Worth 60 points
Why you are interested in this career. Give 3 reasons. Worth 30 points
Limit this paragraph to no more than 9 sentences.
Second paragraph – Skills and knowledge
Discuss why the skills identified in the first paragraph are important for this career. Worth 20 points
Discuss why the knowledge identified in the first paragraph is critical for this career. Worth 20 points
Limit this paragraph to between 4 to 8 sentences.
Third paragraph – Responsibility
Discuss why the responsibilities identified in the first paragraph are its main responsibility. Worth 20 points
Are these responsibilities something that you are willing to do? Are these responsibilities something that you like to do? Worth 20 points
Limit this paragraph to between 4 to 12 sentences.
Fourth paragraph – Outlook for this career
Is the number of positions increasing, decreasing, or stable in the future. 10 points
What kind of living standard would someone have with this career? Is this living standard what you want from a career? Worth 20 points
Limit this paragraph to between 4 to 12 sentences.
Fifth paragraph – SWOT
Create a SWOT Analysis based on the template provided (see below). SWOT analysis is described in our textbook. You might consider this exercise as part of a marketing plan for your
own career. The SWOT analysis should reflect your personal strengths and weaknesses and the opportunities and threats in the career area you have selected. Make a comparison between your current level of skills and knowledge with what is expected for this career. The paragraph should answer the following:
Identify what you lack and how you might be able to close the gap. For example, is there an education requirement (like a bachelor’s degree) or is there a certification requirement (like an exam that one must pass)?
Do you need to sharpen any skills or learn new skills to enter into this career?
What is the employment outlook for this career?
