Thinking Critically about Careers Research Paper:

Getting Started

Review the Library Guide in the Learning Activities section of this Module. This guide includes:

Research recommendations and sources

How to determine if your source is reliable

APA Style Guide

Start researching careers in Information Technology that interest you. As you are researching, narrow down your selection to the two you are most interested in$.$ Those are the two you will include in your paper.

Career Questions to answer in your paper

Job Title

Job Description

This includes a description of the career itself, skills or tasks that one performs in this career, and any additional information that you feel is relevant to this area

Education and$/$or Training Requirements

What level of schooling is necessary?

Are there any tests or examinations that are necessary?

Are certifications required?

Is a license required?

Salary

What is the annual salary or hourly rate?

Does education make a difference in salary?

Job Benefits & Job Drawbacks

What are the benefits of this career?

What are some things that may not be so great about the career?

Opportunities for Advancement

What are the chances for advancement in this field?

Would advancement require additional training?

Would advancement require additional duties? Explain.

Is there a need for continuing education to hold this position? Explain

Description of $$A typical day in the life of a person in this career choice$$