VIRTUAL JOB SHADOW DAY ASSIGNMENT

Directions: Answer the following questions in your notes and label it job/career
research.

A. Go to https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

B. Use this site to answer the following questions about a career(s)

choice of interest.

1. How did you become interested in this field?

I’ve always been interested in history

2. Describe the typical work day in this career. (job duties, etc.)
Study historical documents, organize archives, maintain and preserve documents.

3. What educational requirements are needed for this career?

Be specific.
Master’s degree in history, library science, archival studies, political science, or public
administration.

4. What skills are needed? Communication, etc. Explain.

organization, attention to detail

5. What is the future job outlook for this career?

Demand is expected to grow by 9% by 2028

6. List and explain three related occupations to this occupation.

Anthropologists and archaeologists study origin and behavior of humans
Historians research and interpret past
Librarians help to find information for research

7. What are the potential earnings/salary expected in this

Career?
$52,240 a year
8. Will this job choice be based upon the amount of money it makes you

or for the satisfaction and happiness it will give you? Explain.

It is based on satisfaction because if i’m going to be doing it for the next few decades it
should probably be something I enjoy.

C. Take this information to answer the reflection essay posted in Google

classroom for Artifact #7: Job Shadow essay.