Shaila Sherrill April 9, 2014 Atwater Frst101 Wed 11am

Researching Your Intended Major and Career

Save a copy of this document to your computer. Type your name, class day and time and your answers to the questions into the document. Print a copy and turn in during next class. Each question is worth 5 pts. If you have trouble finding an occupation on any of these sites, you MUST contact me for guidance. For example, graphic designer is often found under the heading of !T.

Majors & Careers

1. "hat classes in high school did you en#oy because of the sub#ect matter, not because of the teacher$ %overnment and english . "hat clubs, organi&ations, athletics, or volunteer experiences did you participate in during high school$ Football, Trac' team, (arching )and, *horus, and %ay Straight lliance !. "hat is the reason+s, you participated in those experiences$ ". "hat is your current or intended ma#or$ *riminal -ustice 5. "hat career would you li'e to pursue$ Federal law enforcement or lawyer #. .ave you any direct experience with your intended career through #ob shadows, informational interviews, volunteering, or wor'ing$ If so, please describe. /es, (y father is a police 0fficer. I have shadowed his #ob and even participated in the future officer program. $. "ho do you personally 'now that does what you are interested in$ Father , and %od Father 1. S (arshall 1sing %&'et %n(ine) http233online.onetcenter.org3, research your intended career +not ma#or, and answer the following questions2

8. "hat career did you loo' up$ *riminal Investigators and Special gents
*. "hat 4 Tas's sound appealing to you$ Prepare reports that detail investigation findings. 0btain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analy&ing records. Identify case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations. Investigate organi&ed crime, public corruption, financial crime, copyright infringement, civil rights violations, ban' robbery, extortion, 'idnapping, and other violations of federal or state statutes. !ecord evidence and documents, using equipment such as cameras and photocopy machines. 1+. "hat 4 "or' ctivities sound appealing to you$ E,a(uating In-or.ation to /eter.ine Co.p(iance with Standards 5 1sing relevant information and individual #udgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

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Identi-0ing %1jects) 2ctions) and E,ents 5 Identifying information by categori&ing, estimating, recogni&ing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. 3er-or.ing -or or 4or5ing /irect(0 with the 3u1(ic 5 Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. Ma5ing /ecisions and So(,ing 3ro1(e.s 5 naly&ing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. 6etting In-or.ation 5 0bserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 1sing the %ccupationa( %ut(oo5 7and1oo5) http233stats.bls.gov3oco3, loo' up your intended career +not ma#or, and answer the following questions2 11. "hat career did you loo' up$ Police and 6etective 1 . "hat is the level of education required for this occupation$ .igh school 6iploma or equivalent 1!. 7ist 8 related occupations +and research them,
Private detectives and investigators Correctional officers Security guards and gaming surveillance officers

1se the following sites to loo' up your .ajor +some ma#ors may not be on every site, li'e criminal #ustice). The In-or.ation lin' outlines common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximi&e career opportunities. *hoose 98in5s9 to find a list of websites that provide information about listed ma#ors and related careers. http233www.uncp.edu3career3ma#or3ma#ors3index.html http233whatcanidowiththisma#or.com3ma#or3ma#ors3 http233uncw.edu3career3"hat*anI6o"itha(a#orIn.html http233careers.washington.edu3Students3"hat:*an:I:6o:"ith:a:(a#or:In 1". "hat ma#or did you loo' up$ *riminal -ustice 15. "hat career areas can you use your degree in$ *orrections, Probation ,Parole ,-uvenile -ustice, Program 6evelopment, 0utreach, (entoring, ;ictim<s ssistance, *ounseling, *asewor', Prevention Services, dvocacy, dministration, Supervision. 1#. "ho are some of the employers that hire in those industry areas$ %overnment agencies including *hild Protective Services, State and federal correction facilities, *ounty #ails ,Precinct station houses.

9ro. this (ist2 a, dd any important values not on the list, then select and ran' the ten most important, b, *ross off five you<re willing to give up,

Shaila Sherrill April 9, 2014 Atwater Frst101 Wed 11am c, *ross off two more 1$. 8ist 0our top ! ,a(ues:
8 Achievement Autonomy Change and variety Competition Creativity Fame 5 Financial security Friendships ! Helping individuals "ndependence # $esponsibility/accountability &%oyalty *ature ,rder Freedom /o(er and authority $ecognition 0respect1 $eputation 8 2el 3respect 2tatus 5ime reedom 6or) under pressure 6or) alone Fun Advancement/promotion Challenging problems 9 Community Cooperation Excitement Fast living Financial gain 2 Having a amily Helping society "n luencing others %eadership 'eaning ul (or) +eing around honest people -. /ersonal development /hysical challenge & /ublic service - $eligion "ntellectual 2timulation 42tability/2ecurity 2upervising others 6isdom 6or) (ith others 7ariety

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1<. %o bac' to 0=>et 0nline and scroll down to the wor' values. "hat values are listed$ Achievement Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability tili!ation and Achievement. Working Conditions Occupations that satisfy this work value offer "ob security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, #ndependence, Security, $ariety and %orking Conditions. Recognition Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, &ecognition and Social Status.

1*. *hoose 4 +five, words your friends and family would use to describe you

Character Traits (table cont on next page)

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adventurous athletic bossy calm caring charming childish competitive considerate creative daring detail oriented dramatic energetic air riendly gentle grace ul help ul humorous impatient intelligent )ind leader loner loyal mysterious nice observant patient organi9ed polite precise :uic) reliable restless sensitive shy spontaneous stubborn tal)ative tact ul (arm

a ectionate attentive brave care ul cautious cheer ul clever con ident cooperative curious dependable determined easygoing enthusiastic earless unny giving happy honest imaginative independent 8ealous la9y lively loving mature nervous noisy optimistic peace ul pic)y popular proud :uiet responsible sel ish serious smart strong (illed s(eet thought ul trust(orthy

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+. "ill you +choose one,2 a. Stay with your current ma#or 0! b. *hange to a new ma#or +which one,2 ??????????