Gonzalez J Assignment 7
Assignment 7: Careers
(25.0 points) 1. Describe at least three specific individual differences that may give you an advantage in the workplace. (1-3 sentences. 1.5 points) I’m bilingual in both Spanish and English. I’ve had previous work experience working with a general contractor. I’m an honest worker. 2. Choose an industry you might be interested in working in, and explain why this industry interests you. (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points) I’m interested in the construction industry. The reason I want to work there is because there’s lots of job opportunities in construction 3. Describe at least two methods you would use to identify job opportunities if you were looking for a job. Explain why you would use these methods. (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points) I would look into labor unions where there is more job opportunity. I would also ask people who are in construction on what trade have more job opportunities. 4. Choose a career from the following list: financial planner, financial analyst, accountant, risk manager, cash manager, treasurer, CFO, and comptroller. Use the Internet to find information about this career, and answer the questions below. TIP: The U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/) may be a good source for this information. a. What is the name of this career? (0.5 points) Painter b. Describe at least two tasks a person with this career might perform. (1-2 sentences. 1.0 points) Painters apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls, buildings, bridges, and other structures. c. What level of education is this career likely to require? (0.5 points) Less than High School 5. Choose another career from the following list: financial planner, financial analyst, accountant, risk manager, cash manager, treasurer, CFO, and comptroller. Use the Internet to find information about this career, and answer the questions below. TIP: The U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/) may be a
(25.0 points) 1. Describe at least three specific individual differences that may give you an advantage in the workplace. (1-3 sentences. 1.5 points) I’m bilingual in both Spanish and English. I’ve had previous work experience working with a general contractor. I’m an honest worker. 2. Choose an industry you might be interested in working in, and explain why this industry interests you. (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points) I’m interested in the construction industry. The reason I want to work there is because there’s lots of job opportunities in construction 3. Describe at least two methods you would use to identify job opportunities if you were looking for a job. Explain why you would use these methods. (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points) I would look into labor unions where there is more job opportunity. I would also ask people who are in construction on what trade have more job opportunities. 4. Choose a career from the following list: financial planner, financial analyst, accountant, risk manager, cash manager, treasurer, CFO, and comptroller. Use the Internet to find information about this career, and answer the questions below. TIP: The U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/) may be a good source for this information. a. What is the name of this career? (0.5 points) Painter b. Describe at least two tasks a person with this career might perform. (1-2 sentences. 1.0 points) Painters apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls, buildings, bridges, and other structures. c. What level of education is this career likely to require? (0.5 points) Less than High School 5. Choose another career from the following list: financial planner, financial analyst, accountant, risk manager, cash manager, treasurer, CFO, and comptroller. Use the Internet to find information about this career, and answer the questions below. TIP: The U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/) may be a