Part 1:
Research a Career
Primary Career Option: Computer and Information Research Scientists
Education/Training Requirements:
• Identify degree level required: Master’s degree
• Suggested majors or fields of study: Computer Science
• Additional certifications: Doctorat
• Internship or experience recommendations:
Outlook:
Projected job growth percentage or employment trends: 26% (Much faster than average)
• Industries or locations where demand is high: Artificial Intelligence & Machine
Learning
Salary:
• Average salary (national and/or regional): $145,080 per year
$69.75 per hour
• Entry-level vs. experienced salary range: 85,000 – $120,000 per year vs $160,000
– $250,000+ per year (including bonuses and stock options)
Primary Work Activities:
• Key responsibilities and daily tasks: Computer and information research scientists
design innovative uses for new and existing computing technology.
• Typical work environment: Tech Companies such as (Google, Microsoft,
Amazon, etc.) – Open-plan offices, research labs, or hybrid work-from-home
options.
• Government & Defense (NASA, NSA, DARPA, National Labs) – High-security
research labs, etc.
Skills:
• Technical and soft skills required: Great skills in problem solving
• Industry-specific knowledge or tools used: Programming Language such as Python,
JAVA, JAVASCRIPT
Values:
• Core professional values associated with the career: Problem-Solving &
Analytical Thinking
Reason(s) why this career option is of interest to you:
• Personal motivation, interests, strengths, or alignment with career goals: I am
interested in this discipline because I aim to create innovative software and
hardware that will revolutionize our society.
Source(s):
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm
PART II
Understanding Myself Better
1. What three things about work are most important to me?
• Efficiency: Having the ability to solve problems meticulously
• Critical Thinking: It’s important to have a deep reflection on problems at work.
• Team-work: Working collegially will accelerate the work-pace, and allows people
involved to learn from each other.
2. Which academic subjects do I excel in?
• I love math, and I excel in the domain. Mathematics is extremely important. As a
matter of fact, it is highly recommended to be good in this domain in order to
improve your critical thinking and logic
3. Where have I had successful experiences (personal and/or professional)?
• So far, all my personal success is resumed to school. Surely, I am aiming to be
successful outside school.
4. What do the people I am close to say I do well?
• Many people appreciate my reasoning and my expertise. For many of them, age is
not related to wisdom, meaning no matter your age, but if your reflection is full of
wisdom, you can be considered as a very wisdom person, which I am according to
my surroundings.
5. What skills would I like to develop?
• I am constantly learning about public speaking; public speaking is exceedingly
important in our society. Some people are smart but do not have the ability to share
their knowledge or do not possess the proper art of doing it. Since my aspirations
are enormous public speaking is one of the aspects, I need to work on in order to be
able to perform what I love doing the most, sharing my knowledge.
Future Life Vision Paragraph
Write a 6-8 sentence paragraph describing your ideal career and lifestyle. Consider these
questions:
• What do you want to achieve in life?
• What is your dream career?
• Where do you want to live?
• What kind of lifestyle do you envision?
• What does happiness mean to you?
In the future, I see myself working in a fulfilling career that aligns with
my passions and strengths, allowing me to make a meaningful impact. I
want to live in a vibrant city with diverse opportunities, where I can grow
both personally and professionally. My dream career involves a dynamic
work environment that challenges me to develop new skills. Being part of
a supportive and inspiring community is important to me, and I plan to
contribute by volunteering and engaging in local initiatives. Financial
stability and career growth are key goals, but true success for me also
includes happiness, personal fulfillment, innovation, and revolution for
people’s life. Ultimately, my goal is to change people’s life by making it
better and better. It could be by creating a software or hardware or even
by using math.
