1. 30 Top Careers 1 Software Engineer Physical Therapist StatisticianVeterinarianExecutive Chef Computer Systems Analyst Physician University Professor Nutritionist Financial Advisor Dentist Web Developer Mathematician School Psychologist Business Operations Manager Nurse Practitioner Dental Hygienist Occupational Therapist Construction Manager Lawyer PharmacistAudiologistCivil EngineerAccountantEvent Planner Registered Nurse Actuary Mechanical Engineer TeacherArt Director

2. Career Research Assignment Outline 2 Tasks & Timeline : Step 1: Research your career. Options include: www.collegeboard.org http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs Use the Research Questions below to guide your research. Select 5 facts gathered from your research to highlight in your presentation. Step 2: Create a presentation including the Presentation Requirements below. The presentation can be a PowerPoint, Prezi, or other similar presentation format. Make note cards to use during your presentation. Practice your presentation with partner. Step 3: Present your presentation to the class. Turn in a copy of your presentation printout and research notes.

3. Career Research Assignment Outline 3 Presentation Requirements: Slide 1: Title Slide: Name of career, presenters’ names and picture of career. Slide 2-6: Each slide focuses on a selected fact about the career and includes a photo about the fact. Slide 7: Indicate the most interesting fact and determine whether or not this career would be worth pursuing and explain your reasoning. Slide 8: Thank your audience!

4. Career Research Assignment Outline 4 Questions Notes Describe the job environment. What are special tasks or skills needed? How many hours worked in a day/week? What is the starting salary? What’s the projected increase in 5-10 years? What educational background and ongoing training is needed? What are the advantages to this career? What are the disadvantages to this career? What social skills are needed in this career? What classes should be taken in high school to support the pursuit of this career?