Planning 10 Career Project

CAREER RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT GUIDE

STEP 1:
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1)

Go to www.careercruising.com
Username: Tweedsmuir
Password: Careers

2)

From the button bar at the top of the page, select PLAN then CREATE A
NEW PLAN enter in the required information then click on CREATE PLAN.

3)

From the button bar at the top of the page select MATCHMAKER to begin
questions. You will be asked your name again then click START A NEW
CAREER MATCHMAKER SESSION.

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4)

Begin to answer the questions, there are 4 groups of questions. Group 1 is 39

questions, Group 2 is 55 questions, Group 3 is out of 7 questions, Group 4 is
out of 15 questions. After each group of questions, click SAVE TO MY PLAN
then click GO TO CAREER MATCH MAKER then click ANSWER MORE
QUESTIONS TO IMPROVE MY RESULTS.

5)

When there are no more questions to answer PRINT AND KEEP your final
list of 40 careers.

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STEP 2:
Do Career Handout Planning your Career Planning 10 Career Project

Planning your career.

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Part 1
Finding out what careers are available for you to explore with your personal goals
and interests.
Go to www.careerinsite.alberta.ca and create your personal account.

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Part 2
Go to the know yourself section and take ALL the self-assessment quizzes. It is
important to do all the quizzes to get a full picture of your interests and a more
accurate assessment of your interests.

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Answer all the questions to the best of your ability giving thought to your own
personal values and ideas.

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When you have completed all the tests you will be able to go to the my career plan
section and see what occupations have been recommended for you. You can click
on any of the occupations in this section and explore the possibilities for each.

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Once you have completed all the quizzes and have an idea of what is being
suggested for you go to (http://www.workbc.ca/)

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Research at least 3 careers using this site. At least 1 career must be from the
suggested list at careerinsite. The second career can be from there or any other
career you may be interested in that might not have appeared on your list. The
third career must be in the trades area.( fastest growing jobs area in BC)
Go to http://alis.alberta.ca/videoplayer/player.aspx and view the videos for your
suggested occupations.

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Answer the following for EACH of the three careers.

Career one

Name: Fatima Medina

Career Name:Criminal defense attorney

1.
Education required and or recommendations:Need Juris Doctor and Pass a bar
examination, character evaluation and background test; most states also require
continuing education

2.
Suggested Post Secondary Institutions:University of Ontario institute of
technology

3.
Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $:$19,476 to
$26,319

4.

Salary Range:$66,000

5.
Job Description:They are responsible for defending their clients who are
charged for crime and felony. They represent their clients in the court room.

6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)
49,600 in CanadaBC or Canada (circle one)

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7.

8.

Employment prospects:______________________________________________

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1.Associate council
2.Trial attorney
3.Supervisor, Financial Analysis and Reporting

9. Skills or characteristics required:Speaking, talking to others to collect

information. Persuasion, persuading others to change their minds or behaviors.
Reading and writing communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the
needs of the audience, understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work
related documents. Listening, have to give full attention, taking time to understand
and asking questions.

10. Disadvantages of Occupation:Lawyers have to work long hours as much as 80

hours a week. Many lawyers think about their clients cases during their time off.
They often have to work with clients they might not like and there are some violent
clients they have to work with

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I am good with researching and collecting information and making a good use form
it. I listen to others while speaking and making sure I fully understand. As well as
making sure I clearly understand the readings I read.

12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
For your undergraduate degree, select the program that you will enjoy studying
and for law school who have degrees in engineering, biochemistry, English
literature, political science, economics, music etc.
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13.

Working conditions:

Lawyers do most of their work in offices, law libraries and courtrooms. Daily duties
range from the attending of meetings to the gathering evidence and preparing of
case work.

13.
Typical hours of work:Some will make efforts to stick to a standard eight hour
working day, in court cases, the hours and intensity efforts required will be
determined by the nature and severity of the case

14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: I like
researching and helping others.but I also would like to work in an office. I

15.
What are the Future Trends of this occupation:The employment growth rate
will likely be average because the high cost of legal services may lead people to use
alternative dispute resolution processes that do not necessarily involve lawyers. The
number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.

16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________

Career two
Name: Fatima Medina

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Career Name:Physical Therapist

1.
Education required and or recommendations:Undergraduate degree in a
related field and a master's or doctoral degree in physical therapy.

2.
Suggested Post Secondary Institutions: Doctoral degree, specialty
certification may be required for advancement

3.
Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $: $122.75 per
credit
4.

Salary Range:$81,030

5.
Job Description:Help patients with physical injuries or illness to regain
movement and control their pain. They work with the patients to create a plan for
rehabilitation like stretching and exercise to help them recover.

6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)
Approximately 185500 people BC

7.

8.

or Canada (circle one)

Employment prospects:______________________________________________

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1.Athletic Trainers
2.Respiratory therapist
3.Biological Technician

9. Skills or characteristics required:Compassion, some will come with concerns and

doubts about recovery. Attention to detail, need to carefully observe and analyze
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what is needed to ease the pain. Dexterity, need to use your hands to move the
patients body.

10. Disadvantages of Occupation:Completing the course can take at least 5 years.

There is little opportunity for career change late on. You have to provide emotional
support for patients during treatment that can be painful and difficult to perform.

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I am good with communicating with others and making sure they are comfortable. I
also like helping people with physical problems because I personally know the pain
they are going through. I am good with hands on task and listening to people to try
to make them fell better.

12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
Pathology, Anatomy, Biomechanics, physiology

13.

Working conditions:

The job can be physically demanding because therapists often have to stoop, kneel,
crouch, lift, and stand for long periods. Physical therapists have to move heavy
equipment and lift patients or help them turn, stand, or walk.
13.
Typical hours of work: Most full-time PTs work a 40-hour week, which may
include some evenings and weekends.

14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation:I have
experienced a injury which I then had to see a physical therapist to recover. I got to
experience how physical therapist in an office work
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15.
What are the Future Trends of this occupation:Employment is expected to
increase much faster than the average, as growth in the number of individuals with
disabilities or limited functioning spurs demand for therapy services. Job
opportunities should be good in hospitals, rehabilitations and in orthopedic.
16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________

Trades Career

Name: Fatima Medina

Career Name: Interior Designer

1.
Education required and or recommendations: Bachelor of Science in Interior
Design and Bachelor of Fine Arts and Interior Design.

2.

Suggested Post Secondary Institutions:__________________________________

3.

Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $:____________

4.
Salary Range: Salaries may range from around $18,000 to $60,000 a year or
more.

5.
Job Description: Interior designers plan the design of living and commercial
environments. They then manage the work of turning their ideas into a reality. They
need to design a space that is practical for its purpose as well as visually pleasing.
6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)
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There are about 23,000 interior designers and interior decorators in Canada
BC
or Canada (circle one)

7.

8.

Employment prospects:______________________________________________

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1. Landscape Architects
2. Set and Exhibit Designers
3. Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

9. Skills or characteristics required: creativity and imagination. An eye for design,

including colour, and good 3D awareness. The ability to visualise concepts and
explain them to others. Good drawing and IT skills. An interest in changing trends in
design.

10. Disadvantages of Occupation: Most interior designers are *freelancers and

don't get a steady income. But when they do get paid, They get paid a lot. So if you
become a well known interior designer, you shouldn't have a problem. You may
come across many different clients that have very different opinions about your
design than you might have. Be aware of that and know how to fix the problem.

11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I love designing and I love working with different materials.
12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
This may be in interior design or in a related subject such as 3D design, graphic
design, fashion and textile design, architecture or fine art.

13.
Working conditions: Working to a brief, which details what the space will be
used for, and finding out the client's personal ideas and requirements . Inspecting
and surveying buildings. Negotiating fees. Setting schedules for the project.
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Carrying out research, to make sure that plans are technically feasible . Producing
rough sketches and a mood board - a collection of suitable images, colours and
materials

13.
Typical hours of work: Interior designers typically work 39 hours a week,
Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Designers are
based in design studios, although a lot of time is spent on location. Self-employed
designers may work from home.

14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: There are
programs in the TV about designing so I have seen what it is like to work as an
interior designer and I would like to work as one.

15.

What are the Future Trends of this occupation:___________________________

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________

Non Educational paths. If you dont plan on going on to post secondary training you
can chose a career path from the following site in addition to a trade and a
traditional career.
Go to

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Take the try a web version tests.

Step 3
POST SECONDARY APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT

Name:Fatima Medina
Date:2/11/2016

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Find 3 Post Secondary Institutions you would like to attend. (One must be a
College.) Answer the following questions for each Application Form and then
completely fill in ONE Application Form in Blue or Black pen with NO mistakes.

First Choice
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Post Secondary Institution: University of Ontario

Where is the Location of the Campus: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
What is the Address:2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa
Phone Number:(905) 721-8668
Fax Number:905.721.3178
Email Address:__________________________________________
Website Address:http://uoit.ca/contact-us.php
First Program Applied for: Criminology and Justice
What is the Cost of the Application Fee:$140.00
Attach a Copy of the Application:

Second Choice
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Post Secondary Institution: University of Toronto

Where is the Location of the Campus: Toronto, Ontario
What is the Address:27 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S
Phone Number:(416) 978-2011
Fax Number:416-978-7022
Email Address:___________________________
Website Address:http://www.adm.utoronto.ca/
First Program Applied for:________________________________
What is the Cost of the Application Fee:$90

Third Choice
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Post Secondary Institution: Capilano University

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Where is the Location of the Campus: North Vancouver

What is the Address: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5
Phone Number: (604) 986-1911
Fax Number: 604.984.4985
Email Address:_________________________________________
Website Address: http://www.capilanou.ca/
First Program Applied for: Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal)
What is the Cost of the Application Fee: $50.00

What is PAS BC?________________________________________________________

Step 4

1)

HAND IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:

a)
3 Completed career research info sheets (1 for each career)
b)
Your Top 10 and Top 40 lists
c)
All of your research papers (from both career cruising and
careerinsite websites)

CAREER RESEARCH WEBSITES

Web Site Address

Site Name

Purpose of Site

www.aiabc.com

Aerospace Industry

Aerospace
Careers

www.driveabus.ca

Bus Industry

Bus Industry
Careers

www.canadiancareers.com

Careers in Canada

Career
Exploration

www.canlearn.ca

Government of
Canada

Career
Exploration

www.careers.ca

Careers

Job Search Skills

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www.schoolfinder.com/careers

Schoolfinder

Career
Exploration

www.vector.cfee.org

Vector

Career
Exploration

www.ces.bc.ca

Career Education Soc.

Career
Exploration

www.nextsteps.org

Next Steps

Career
Exploration

www.careerpathsonline.com

Career Paths

Career
Exploration

www.workfutures.bc.ca

Work Futures

Career
Exploration

www.bccassn.com

BC Construction Assn.

Construction
Careers

www.roadbuilders.bc.ca

BC Roadbuilders

Construction
Careers

www.bcfilm.iondesign.ca

BC Film Industry

Film Industry
Careers

www.itabc.ca

Industry Training
Authority

Trades Careers

www.jobfutures.ca

Canada Job Futures

Market research
site

www.workfutures.bc.ca

BC Job Futures

Market research
site

www.workinfonet.bc.ca

Work Infonet

Market research
site

www.beyourownboss.org

Be Your Own Boss

Self Employment

www.wd.gc.ca

Western
Diversification

Self Employment

www.youth.gc.ca

Youth Link

Self-Employment

www.success.bc.ca/yep

BC Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship

www.communityfutures.ca/

BC Small business

Entrepreneurship

www.cybf.ca

Canada Youth

Entrepreneurship

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Business
www.asttbc.org

Applied Science Tech.

Technology
Careers

www.cthrb.ca

Canadian Technology

Technology
Careers

www.workdestinations.org

Work Destinations

Trades Careers

www.opportunityknocks.ca

Opportunity Knocks

Trades/Apprentic
es

www.skilledtrades.ca

Skilled Trades

Trades Careers

www.youthpath.ca

Government of
Canada

Youth
Employment

www.monster.ca

Monster

Career Search

www.destination2020.ca

Destination 2020

Career Search

Narrow your career list to a few good choices. Each career should have a detailed list of
skills needed, as well as degrees, diplomas, certificates, volunteer or relevant experience
etc. Next, research the schools or organizations that offer the particular program of study
needed. Find out the entrance requirements or prerequisites. Finally, call prospective
employers within the industry you are researching and ask what they look for in their
employees and if they prefer to hire students from a particular school or program.

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