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Choose an occupation that is related to your discipline of study or that you would like to know more about. Be sure that what you have chosen is an occupation and not a discipline. For example, advertising is a discipline; media buyer, copywriter, and account executive are occupations within that discipline. Clue: if you need help choosing an occupation within your discipline, try the College Major site.
In order to make a good career decision, you need to gather as much information as you can about your options. In this case, you need to gather information about your occupational choice. You can do this on the Internet. Clues: You can start by using a search engine. Also, the Occupational Handbook is on the Web – http://www.bls.gov/oco/ Using information found on the Internet, answer the following questions:
There are literally thousands of trade and professional associations. Almost every occupation in existence has at least one related association. These associations are a wonderful source of occupational information. What professional association(s) is associated with the occupation you have chosen to explore? Does the association(s) have a Web site? If so, what is its URL? What additional occupational information did you learn from the Web site(s)?
What education or training is required to enter this occupation? Where can you receive this education?
It is important to learn about potential employers who hire people in your chosen occupation. Employers can be businesses, hospitals, schools, government agencies, non-profit organizations, etc. Identify three specific employers who would hire someone in your occupation. Identify one employer who has a Web site. What is the URL? Clue: Use a search engine to find the employers.
Special needs and concerns for diversity and multicultural concerns.