Career Research Paper

Order Description
CAREER EXPLORATION PROJECT
BOT 1213 ~ Professional Development
Choose a career/occupation that you would like to know more about:
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Gather information about this career from various sources (example – Career Center, Internet, Interviews, etc.) and answer the following questions:
What are the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this job?
How does the future look for this occupation? (Job Outlook) What opportunities exist for advancement? Based on predictions for this job, is this a good career choice? Explain.
What are the educational requirements? Is education in this career field available in Mississippi?
What special licenses, testing, or certifications may be required? How long does it take to get licensed or certified?
List four places (specific businesses) on the Gulf Coast where you may work in their occupation? If not Gulf Coast – what region?
What are the average earnings for this career field at entry level? Top level?
What personal qualifications, abilities, or aptitudes are necessary for success in this field? Do you feel you have the required skills, interests, etc. to match what is needed? Explain.
Project Requirements:
Body: 2 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 pt size font, Calibri or Arial.
Title Page: Include job title, your name, course name and number.
Reference Page: list the names of the sources used and the citations for information used. *****Follow MLA format for the references.
Sources: A minimum of 4 sources (see recommended web sites). One source of information of MUST be an interview with a professional in this career field. A list of questions asked, individual’s name
and phone number should be included in the research paper.
Suggested Websites:
Occupational Outlook Handbook — https://www.bls.gov/oco/ (Links to an external site.)
O*Net Website — https://online.onetcenter.org/ (Links to an external site.)
Salary.com — https://www.salary.com/ (Links to an external site.)
Questions to ask Interviewee:
History of the company or business – how long in operation?
Working conditions and benefits
Future Outlook
Typical Workday
Requirements and desired characteristics for positions.
Advancement possibilities.
Expected career changes for this career field.
Specific advice for you in this career field.
Interviewee’s likes and dislikes about this career field.
How would one go about seeking a job with this company?
CAREER PROJECT/PRESENTATION GRADING SCALE

Name ____________________________________________

1. TOPIC
Possible Points
a. Appropriate topic (instructor approved)
10
b. Purpose clearly stated at beginning of report
10
c. Report submitted by scheduled deadline
15
d. Reflects adequate research and presentation
15
e. Informative/beneficial to the audience
10
f. Summary or closing statement
10
g. Uses correct Grammar
50
3. CAREER PROJECT

a. Two to three double-spaced pages
20
b. Title page included
10
b. Appropriate number of sources used
40
d. Reference page included (formatted correctly)
50
b. Formatted attractively – no typos
100
c. Duties/Responsibilities of Job
10
d. Job Outlook
10
e. Educational Requirements
10
f. Where job/career can be found
10
g. Your thoughts on this career/job
10
h. Earnings
10
i. Interview with Professional
100
TOTAL POINTS
500
Rubric
Career Research Project
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
Appropriate topic (instructor approved)
10.0 pts
Purpose clearly stated at the beginning of the report
10.0 pts
Report submitted by scheduled deadline
15.0 pts
Reflects adequate research
15.0 pts
Informative/Beneficial to the audience
10.0 pts
Correct grammar used
60.0 pts
2-3 pages double spaced
20.0 pts
Title page included
10.0 pts
Appropriate number of sources used (minimum of 4)
40.0 pts
Reference page included
25.0 pts
Reference page formatted correctly
25.0 pts
Report formatted correctly — no typos, etc.
100.0 pts
Includes duties/Responsibilities of job
10.0 pts
Includes job Outlook
10.0 pts
Includes educational requirements
10.0 pts
Includes where job/career can be found
10.0 pts
Includes your thoughts on this career/job
10.0 pts
Includes information on career/job earnings
10.0 pts
Interview with Professional in career/job (evidence must be included to receive credit)
100.0 pts