Information systems career research assignment

Purpose

Utilize career resources and your FOCUS 2 results to research an occupation and further understand self.

Directions

This assignment has two parts. Be sure to complete 
both for full credit.

Suggested resources to use for this assignment:

· FOCUS 2 – 

https://www.nvcc.edu/career-services/focus2.htmlLinks to an external site.

· Occupational Outlook Handbook – 

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Links to an external site.
 

Part 1: Research a Career
 (25 points)

Answer the list of questions below for your identified primary career option based on your FOCUS 2 assessment results 
and your research by using the resources provided above. Be sure to reference your research under “Source” to cite your sources and avoid plagiarism.

Primary Career Option: ( REGISTERED NURSE BSN)

Education/Training Requirements (identify the specific steps to take to prepare for this career option. For example, what level of degree is required; what should one major in?):

Outlook:

Salary:

Primary Work Activities:

Skills:

Values:

Reasons(s) why career option is of interest to you:

Source(s):

Part 2:
 
Create a career vision for your future 
OR assess and strengthen your career readiness.
 (50 points)

Option 2 (Understanding Self) 

Option 2: Understanding Self

Understanding Myself Better:

Reflect thoroughly to fully answer the following questions (type your answers below each question):

1. What three things about work are most important to me?

2. Which academic subjects do I excel in?

3. Where have I had successful experiences (personal and/or professional)?

4. What do the people I am close to say I do well?

5. What skills would I like to develop?

Future Life Vision Paragraph:

In 6 – 8 sentences, detail the work you will do; the place (where you will live), lifestyle (how you live and the kinds of people/places in your life), community activities, etc.

The following questions can help shape your future vision:

· What things do I want to accomplish in my life?

· What is my dream career?

· What am I passionate about?

· When I think about a happy life, what does that include?

NOTES

How to submit: Use this 

Career Research Worksheet.docx
to complete Part1 and Part 2 (attached)

Refer to this 

Career Research Worksheet Example.pdf
as a guide for completing Part 1 (mandatory) of this assignment; and Part 2 – Option 2A if selected.

SIDE NOTE

Career is nursing. Love to help and care for people. Motivation is family.