The document details the author's journey to find their dream job. They began by taking an assessment on Access Bridges to evaluate their interests and skills, which provided potential career matches. Further research on Career One Stop exposed the author to many options, but none seemed to fully fit. The author delved into researching the role of an Art Director using the Occupational Outlook Handbook, learning about the responsibilities, education requirements, work environments, salary range, and positive 9% job outlook for the position.

1. My Journey
By:Hafeeza Mughal
THE JOB OF A LIFETIME
AND
HOW TO GET THERE

2. Access Bridges
 Access Bridges was the first website I used to
begin my research. There, I took and
assessment to evaluate my interests and
skills. At the end of the test, a list of jobs
appeared. Those jobs were selected based on
the similarities of the skills required for the
job and the skills I have.

5. Career One Stop
 As I dug deeper, trying to get as much information as
possible, I read about many jobs. Service jobs, legal
jobs, and constructional jobs but none of them
seemed to truly fit my interests and skill pallet. I
wondered if I would ever find one.

8. Occupational Outlook Handbook
 I continued research on what an Art Director’s jobs are. Here’s
what I found:
1. Supervise design staff
2. Present designs to clients for approval
3. Determine which photos and/or art to use
 Art Directors are responsible for the visual style and images in
magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and more.They
create the overall design and direct others who develop
artwork.

9. Occupational Outlook Handbook
 I also read about the education and the training
needed to be an Art Director.
 Many Art Directors start out as graphic, industrial or
set designers or in a another art occupation, such as
fine arts or photographer. They gain the appropriate
education for that occupation, usually earning a
Bachelor’s degree of Arts or a Bachelor’s of Fine Art.

10. Occupational Outlook Handbook
 The education usually required for an art director is, at least, an
Associate’s Degrees in Fine Arts. Also, many Art Directors begin
as graphic designers or photographers.
 Some common work environments for art directors are
newspapers, magazines, and public relations.
 An art director’s average salary is from $80,000 to $90,000.
 The job outlook for art directors is a 9% increase.