Career Research Paper
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Make sure to include a cover page and reference page (if not, points will be deducted) Your career should be a retail related. If not, why are you in this major? Career research papers are meant to give you a better and more accurate evaluation of the career which appeals to you. As a result of the research which is a part of writing a paper about the chosen career, students often come across various negative aspects of the career which they might had overlooked before. For the same reason, many students reconsider their career choice after they write a research paper. This type of assignment is highly useful for students, if handled in the right manner. A good career research paper outline would comprise of all the positive and negative aspects of the career as well as a good evaluation of the author’s skills and shortcomings which are relevant to the topic.
In your career research paper, you are expected to prove that your career choice is indeed the most appropriate one for you. The research question you are expected to answer is “what are the positive and negative features of the career you wish to pursue and how do you fit into the role?”. In order to fulfill this objective, you will need to incorporate certain vital elements into your career research paper outlines.
• The introduction: 1. An introduction to the topic of the paper. 2. A good definition of the career. 3. The thesis statement which clearly explains the focus of the paper.
• The body paragraphs: See questions under numbers 1 – 7.
• The conclusion: 1. A summary of the most relevant points. 2. A reinstatement of the thesis stated in the introduction. 3. A concluding statement which effectively winds up the discussion.
1. Education & Training (3 pts)
a. What is the minimum education required for this job? Maximum?
b. How many years of study are involved? At what cost?
c. Where would you obtain this education? (On-the-job training, technical school, college, or university?)
d. What are the entrance requirements for this school? How many years will you need to complete?
2. Job Skills, Talents, & Experience (3 pts)
a. What special skills, talents, or personality traits are necessary for this occupation?
b. Where could you gain experience now for this career?
c. In what ways are you suited for this career?
d. What personality characteristics or skills do you currently possess that you believe will benefit you in this career?
3. Earnings (2 pts)
a. What is the standard beginning wage for this job in the area you want to reside in?
b. What is the maximum salary you can expect in the area you want to reside in?
c. What factors affect the salary range?
d. What expenses are involved in setting yourself up in this profession?
e. How can these costs be financed?
4. Benefits/Health Factors (2 pts)
a. What health benefits are available to employees?
b. What health and safety issues are involved in this occupation?
c. What other benefits might this occupation include: vacation time, retirement plan, perks?
5. Employment (2 pts)
a. What is the prospect for employment in this occupation?
b. What factors influence the availability of jobs in this field?
c. What is the growth potential for this job?
6. Typical Day (2 pts)
a. Describe a typical day for a person in this job.
b. What are the usual hours?
c. What are the best parts of the day?
d. What would be the most challenging?
7. Conclusion (3 Pts)
a. What did you learn that you didn’t know before?
b. Do you still think this is a good career for you?
c. What else would you like to know?
8. Works Cited (3 pts)
a. Attach a page with a list of the resources you used to gather all your information.
