Name: Evan

Career Research Guide Worksheet

Make sure you have completed the career exploration and have a good idea of the career that interests you!

Use point form or sentences. Make sure it is in our OWN words! Do not copy from the
Internet.
Your job title (be specific):
Audio Engineer/Music Producer

Job overview/What they do (Provide a paragraph description of the job. What would a typical day on the job look like?):
An audio engineer uses machinery and equipment to record, synchronize, mix or reproduce music, voices or
sound effects. A typical day consists of trying to find work and making music.
Working conditions (Hours you can expect to work? Risk of injuries? Time of day/time of year? Indoors/outdoors?
Clothing required? Etc):
There are no set hours of work. Unless they have a deadline, audio engineers work when they want. There is no risk of
injuries. They can work any time of day and all year. It's an indoors job and there isn't a dress code.

Salary (what wage can you expect to earn?):

The salary depends on how well known they are.
Future outlook (will this job be in demand in the future? Why/why not?):
This job is not in demand.
Post-Secondary Institute/Training Program #1

Audio Engineering and Music Production at Okanagan College.

Location and name of program: (Where the school is located. What is the name of the program? Also tell us why this school
appeals to you)

Okanagan College is in Kelowna. The program is Audio Engineering and Music Production. This school appeals to me
because it's close to home.
Cost: (first year AND total cost of program, including tuition, books, and supplies)
$8,339

If planning on attending a major university: www.you.ubc.ca to calculate an approximate cost

If planning on attending a college: www.okanagan.bc.ca/tuition to calculate an approximate cost
Pre-requisites of program: (courses you need to be taking in high school in order to get in, required GPA)

Grade 12 or Advanced Level certificate or GED, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for at least one year as of
the first day of classes. A minimum grade of 60% in English 12. A minimum of 50% in Apprenticeship and Workplace
Mathematics Grade 10. Computer Fundamentals.
What are 3 related occupations you could take if this one didnt work out for you (what would you do if you dont end
up doing this career and why?):
Audio Engineer, Music Producer, and Broadcast Technician.
And most importantly
Why are you interested in this career? (How long have you been interested in it? What led you to wanting this job?
How does it suit/fit your personality, interests, characteristics, strengths, etc?):
I am interested in this career because I love making music. I have been interested in it since I was 13.