1. Career Opportunities in Animal Science

2. Three Steps in Choosing an Occupation

3. Self analysis Ability- capacity to perform Ability- capacity to perform Talent- natural aptitude to do a job Talent- natural aptitude to do a job Physical make-up- strength, stamina, health Physical make-up- strength, stamina, health

4. Self analysis Previous experience- work done in the past Previous experience- work done in the past Interests- things that hold one’s attention Interests- things that hold one’s attention Educational aspirations- how much education Educational aspirations- how much education

5. Self analysis Attitude and values- how a person sees him or herself Attitude and values- how a person sees him or herself Flexibility- willing to change Flexibility- willing to change Personality- how others see a person’s traits Personality- how others see a person’s traits

6. Studying an Occupation Nature of work- hours, location, conditions, skill, etc. Nature of work- hours, location, conditions, skill, etc. Educational requirements- amount, licenses, special training Educational requirements- amount, licenses, special training

7. Studying an Occupation Demand, pay, benefits, opportunity for promotion, job security Demand, pay, benefits, opportunity for promotion, job security The best way to learn more about an occupation is work experience The best way to learn more about an occupation is work experience

8. Making a Decision Match oneself with the best occupation for the person Match oneself with the best occupation for the person Have second choice Have second choice Leave opportunities to change plans in the future Leave opportunities to change plans in the future

9. Sources of Occupational Information Counselors and career development coordinators Counselors and career development coordinators Agriculture education teachers Agriculture education teachers Persons working in specific jobs Persons working in specific jobs

10. Sources of Occupational Information Dictionary of Occupational Titles Dictionary of Occupational Titles Books and pamphlets Books and pamphlets Internet sites Internet sites Work experiences Work experiences

11. Educational Requirements Scientists and engineers usually require masters or doctoral degrees Scientists and engineers usually require masters or doctoral degrees About 85% of the jobs in agricultural marketing, merchandising and sales representatives require a bachelors degree About 85% of the jobs in agricultural marketing, merchandising and sales representatives require a bachelors degree

12. Educational Requirements Most jobs that have “laborer, helper, aide, attendant, or worker” in the title require high school diplomas Most jobs that have “laborer, helper, aide, attendant, or worker” in the title require high school diplomas