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1. Locate the Career Connections segments by selecting them from the “Select T
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2. According to your instructor’s directions, view the required number of interviews

and answer the questions listed on the next page.

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Career Connections
Dean Roberts
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Shipping Business
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1. Give a brief description of the career described in the interview.
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Dean basically works with a shipping company where he takes phone calls and makes sure all things and safely and correctlyT
shipped. He also makes sure that everything is shipped to the right locations and to see what is being delivered. I
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2. Describe some of the most rewarding aspects this career offered the interviewee.
Explain other rewarding aspects of this career.
He explained how he liked how his job was unique and not every day was the same. He said he enjoyed the "challenge" of it. Other
rewarding aspects could be making connections with clients and coworkers because he said his boss had him work there for 20 years.

3. Describe some of the most challenging aspects this career offered the
interviewee. Describe any additional challenges this career might offer.
Working in the summer and sometimes having long difficult shifts that lead to stress and being tired.

4. Describe some of the skills/traits an employee would need to possess to be

successful in this career.
It's always good to be very charismatic and have good customer service. Also need a education in business and management

5. What advice did the interviewee offer for students interested in his/her career?

To stay focused and engaged in school to get into college and also to do lots of new things to stay motivated and not be bored

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