Career Research and Planning Essentials

This video tutorial guides students through a career research project. It covers selecting credible sources, researching career descriptions, working conditions, strengths and weaknesses, salary expectations, personality traits, job stress factors, stereotypes, and educational paths. Each section emphasizes using unique sources and proper citation in MLA format. The tutorial concludes with advice for those interested in pursuing the career.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended source for career research?

• Bureau of Labor Statistics

• usa.gov

• Wikipedia

• Job Help Online

Why is it important to use specific web pages rather than just homepages for career research?

• Specific pages are easier to cite

• Homepages are often outdated

• Specific pages provide more accurate information

• Homepages are difficult to navigate

What should be included in the career description section of your research?

• Company reviews

• Personal anecdotes

• A few related career options

• A list of job openings

How should sources be cited in the career research project?

• In APA format

• In MLA format

• In Chicago format

• In Harvard format

What should be detailed in the working conditions section?

• Job openings

• Strengths and weaknesses of the career

• Educational requirements

• Salary expectations

When investigating salary expectations, what should be noted?

• Job satisfaction

• Variations based on location or experience

• Company benefits

• Work-life balance

How many personality traits should be identified for the chosen career?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Six

What should be researched and documented regarding job stress factors?

• Stress factors in unrelated careers

• Stress factors in similar careers

• Three potential stress factors specific to the job

• General stress factors

What should be listed in the stereotypes and interest reflection section?

• Company reviews

• Job openings

• Personal experiences

• Three common stereotypes of the job

What should be discussed in the educational path and advice section?

• Current goals to obtain your dream job

• Job satisfaction

• Company benefits

• Work-life balance