22. I have an interest in the area of ____________, and to research this area I will ________________.
Notas del editor
Let’s discuss the questions you wrote in the Bell Ringer activity. Go around the room asking various students to share one of their questions with the class.
In this lesson you will learn about what questions to ask and where to find the answers about careers that interest you.
On a piece of paper, describe the job and the skills used in the job. These job experiences will be helpful when researching careers.
We’ve discussed different careers that might interest us and now it’s time to research those careers. Research is investigating a subject and gathering information about it.
First, you need to know what kind of information you’re looking for. Ten questions will help you gather basic information about careers.
You ask these questions so that you can compare different careers.
What is the most important difference between the OOH and the DOT? OOH provides general information; DOT provides detailed information.
The Internet offers a wide range of career research Web sites. You can also find career opportunities and information on a specific company. If you are unsure about a source, compare information with other sources. Check to see how up-to-date the information is.
Talk to family, friends and neighbors about careers. Build a list of people who have interesting careers and arrange an exploratory interview.