2 POSSIBLE CAREERS By Liz Martin

M Y T WO P OSSIBLE J OBS High school teacher Art director

H IGH S CHOOL T EACHER : D ESCRIPTION Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling.

H IGH S CHOOL T EACHER : S KILLS Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

H IGH S CHOOL T EACHER : N ATURE OF W ORK High school teachers help prepare students for life after graduation. They teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and to enter the job market

H IGH S CHOOL T EACHER : W ORK C ONDITIONS High school teachers work in either public or private schools. Generally, they work school hours, which vary somewhat, but most also work evenings and weekends to prepare lessons and grade papers. However, most do not teach during the summer.

H IGH S CHOOL T EACHER : E DUCATION Education - Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Training - Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. Experience - Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

H IGH S CHOOL T EACHER : J OB O UTLOOK Employment of high school teachers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all occupations. Overall growth is expected due to declines in student-to-teacher ratios and increases in enrollment. However, employment growth will vary by region.

A RT D IRECTOR : D ESCRIPTION Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.

A RT D IRECTOR : S KILLS Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

A RT D IRECTOR : N ATURE OF W ORK Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions. They create the overall design of a project and direct others who develop artwork and layouts.

A RT D IRECTOR : W ORK C ONDITIONS About 15 percent of art directors worked for advertising and public relations firms in Others worked for newspaper and magazine publishers, specialized design services firms, and motion picture and video industries.

A RT D IRECTOR : E DUCATION Education - Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the- job experience, or an associate's degree. Training - Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on- the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. Experience - Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

A RT D IRECTOR : J OB O UTLOOK Employment of art directors is projected to grow 3 percent from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all

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