1. Career Research project By: J.J. De Stefanis

2. Two careers I’m interested in. Computer hardware engineer Software developer

3. Computer hardware engineer A computer hardware engineer creates circuit boards, computer chips, designing developing, and testing computer hardware. The reason I want to be a computer hardware engineer is because I've always loved working with computers and I have always wanted to learn how to make my own computers.

4. 10 characteristics of a computer hardware engineer Values- A computer hardware engineer needs to be honest and likeable Tasks and responsibilities- A computer hardware engineer have to design and oversee the production of computer hardware equipment, test and re test parts to ensure they work properly. Working with data people things- a computer hardware engineer will be working with computers and new data to help test various types of computers Working environment- research laboratories Aptitudes and abilities-for a computer hardware engineer you need to be good with computers. Education and training-to be a computer hardware engineer you need a bachelors degree Salary and benefits-$100,920 per year and $48.52 per hour career outlook-7% (slower than average) International career outlook-

5. Lifestyle/lifestyle goals my life goal is to make a decent living being a computer hardware engineer. A computer hardware engineer starts at $64,620. It would be perfect to start my life with. I could have a nice house when I get out of college.

6. location A computer hardware engineer could work where I live. A computer hardware engineer can work just about any where. Although I would like to move to California.

7. Career cluster/ interest area The career cluster for a computer hardware engineer would be programming and software development.

8. Computer programmer A computer programmer usually sits in a laboratory and programs computers. That means they write the code that the computers read in order to operate properly.

9. 10 characteristics for a computer programmer Values-A computer programmer needs to be kind and must have perseverance Tasks and responsibility-the general responsibility is to design computer programs and what computer programmer does on the daily will depend on the specific job. Working with data people things-A computer programmer works with data people and things. A computer programmer works with a computer and the computer data and they also have to talk to people. Work environment- A computer programmer works in an office Aptitudes and abilities- A computer programmer needs to be able to know how to work with computers. Education training-A computer programmer needs a bachelors degree or a masters degree Salary benefits- the median salary of a computer programmer is a $55,758 and earn a dental coverage. Career outlook-8% ( as fast as average) International career outlook-

10. Lifestyle/Lifestyle goals I would make $74,280 a year which is decent to make a living. I would be able to live in a nice house. Have a decent car and probably have a nice family.

11. Location A computer programmer can work where I live. I would much rather move to California because there is a better job outlook there.

12. Career cluster/interest area The career cluster for a computer programmer is information support and services.