Title: Research job opportunities.
Course: Television and Media Production III (11103-III) > Section: Making Industry Connections

Research should include

- identifying short-, medium-, and long-term goals
- using established, credible resources (e.g., U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS], Occupational Outlook Handbook, O*Net Online, Virginia Education Wizard, CTE Trailblazers)
- using the Career Cluster model for career exploration
- narrowing research to career pathways and occupational titles
- analyzing select occupational titles in greater detail (e.g., job openings, salaries, working conditions, educational requirements, trends).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What skill sets and education are required by various industries?
- What is the likely return on the educational and skill investment?
- What is the advantage of formulating short-, medium-, and long-term goals?