Name

Career Exploration Project

Birmingham High School Communications Magnet

November 2006

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Career Industry

Introduction to Learning Style(This is essentially a PPT version of Part I of the report)

Indicate 2-3 facts you’ve learned from your readings about Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence

List 2-3 specific categories that reflect your learning style (chart or graph would be helpful)

List 2-3 specific examples from you personal life that support your learning styles

AssessmentsProvide results of the two assessmentsBriefly state your opinion of these resultsBe sure to discuss your strengths using

Gardner’s research terms

Chosen career(This is essentially a PPT version of Proposal and Background)

Briefly describe your chosen career/ industry

Briefly outline your reasons for choosing this specific career initially

Explain how the career fits with your strengths and learning style per Theory of MI

Education or Training RequirementsList educational requirements: degrees,

credentials, etc.What type of college, university, or training

program must you attend?Union requirements?Credentials?Licenses?Etc?

Comparison - Educational ProgramsSchool #1Course requirementsCourse electivesSchool’s area of

expertise (Ex. Northwestern University has a great marketing dept. in their business school)

School/program rankings

Time requiredCost

School #2

Note: You can use graphics on this side of the slide to distinguish the two schools from each other

Comparison (continued)School #1Tuition/ Unit costsBooksLiving ExpensesTravel Lab FeesCost of licensing

School #2

Various Paths to GoalDegree PathInternship Path

Salary InformationIndicate the entry-level salaryIndicate if the figures you provide are

national or state numbersRange of salariesTop salaries for experience workers (at

least five years in your field)Note: Don’t forget to define what

“experienced” means in your chosen industry

Informational Interview(Indicate who you interviewed and describe their job and/or experience)

Samples of summary phrases:“The best advice I received is… ““The most interesting information I learned

from my interview is…”“The most discouraging comment I heard

is…”“I’m altering my plans based on…”Etc

Other Findings(This is where you present any additional information you’ve discovered during your Internet and article searches)

List 3-5 items you’ve learned in the process of doing your research

One item per bullet point

Additional Issues/ Follow-upIndicate some

issues and/or misconceptions that you’ve been able to clarify

Outline additional facts and/or information that you still want to uncover or clarify

Note: Make sure it is not info required in this report

Concluding Thoughts“Committed to pursuing this career

because…”OR“Considering other options because”“Not sure because…”Next step…

Sources CitedNote: You should cite at least seven sources

throughout the presentation

Don’t forget to cite EVERY source utilized (include the informational interview) on this slide using correct MLA style