The Virtual Classroom resource for Mrs. Evans

Jackson High School

The Virtual Classroom resource for Mrs. Evans

Jackson High School, Jackson Ohio

This web space serves as a place for students to confirm assignments,

find additional resources, and display the results of their labors.

Career Search Report - Page 449
NOTE: These materials appear in THE LANGUAGE OF LITERATURE  by Arthur N. Applebee, Andrea B. Bermudez, Sheridan Blau, Rebekah Chaplan, Peter Elbow, Susan Hynds, Judith A. Langer and James Marshal.  Evanston, Il, McDougal Littell Inc. 2000.  ISBN 0-395-93180-0.  Page 449. Copyright 2000 by McDougal Littell Inc..
 
Researching a career. . .

From Reading to Writing In John Cheever's short story, "The Opportunity," Elise envisions a career as an actress, but her mother chides her to "get this idea of going on the stage out of your head." Career decisions are among the most important decisions people make. You can begin thinking about your own career by researching jobs that interest you. Writing a career search report can help you examine your goals and uncover facts about a particular career.

  For Your Portfolio

WRITING PROMPT Write a career search report in which you examine your career goals and explore a career that interests you.

Purpose: To learn about a particular career

Audience: Yourself, other students, or your career guidance counselor.
 
 
Introduction

Gives information about yourself and your interests

 

   Body

Examines Possible Career Responsibilities Education Salary/Benefits Employment Outlook Advancement

 

   Conclusion

Summarizes what you learned

 

 
 
A succesful career search report should
discuss your career goals

describe your talents, skills, and interests

focus on one or more specific careers

report on factual aspects of each career

  mention sources of factual information . examine the advantages and

disadvantages of each career and weigh their importance to you

 
 
 
 

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