Definition of each career should include
- description of the roles, duties, and responsibilities of professionals
- explanation of the benefits of working as a professional
- summary of the working conditions, including time commitment, encountered
- income expectations
- career advancement opportunities
- present and projected demand for workers on the local, state, and national levels.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What information is available concerning the identified careers?
- What are the duties, education and training requirements, salary ranges, working conditions, and career advancement opportunities for professionals working in these careers?
- What are the hiring expectations for recreation, leisure, and themed services jobs at the local, state, and national levels?
- What characteristics and talents will lead to success in these careers?
- What information is necessary to know about oneself to make wise career choices?
Communication
- What communication skills are necessary for gathering and evaluating career information?
- What communication skills are necessary in these identified careers?
Leadership
- What leadership techniques can one use to gather and evaluate career information?
- What leadership skills are needed to be successful in these careers?
- What criteria should be used to evaluate these careers?
Management
- What management skills are essential for effective career investigation and planning?
- What resources are available to help evaluate career information?