Career Cruising Assignment

Name:________________________________
Career Cruising
Project
First, complete the Career One Stop Interest
Career Assessment Survey:
(https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/careers/
interest-assessment.aspx).
Identify potential career matches from that survey
HERE:
Careers
Then, complete the Education Planner Skill
Test:
[Which Careers Match Your Skills? -
EducationPlanner]
Identify potential career matches from that survey
HERE:
Careers
Now, it is time to CAREER CRUISE! You will use the
following database to gather details about potential
occupations that suit your interests & strengths.
https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/explore-
careers.aspx
Once you go to the database, search potential
occupations (by keyword and location). You can use the
survey results to help kick start your search or choose
occupations you are already interested in…
You will choose 5 potential careers and complete the
following chart to examine the details regarding each
occupational choice.
# Career Title: Sound Engineering Technicians
Description: Assemble and operate equipment to record,

synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including
music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film,
television, podcasts, sporting events, and other
productions.
Job Outlook: New job opportunities are less likely in the

future. (-1% Change)
Education/Experience Needed: Most people have either

a bachelor’s degree or no degree.
Typical Wage Median: $59,430
Activities for this occupation: Operate audio recording

equipment.
Collaborate with others to determine technical
details of productions.
Mix sound inputs.
Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or
video.
Select materials or props.
Skills/Abilities for the job that fit YOU: I have lots of

experience with audio recprding and processing, I am
good with computers and recording equipment in
general, and I have a good ear for mixing.
What could be a negative/con about this occupation? Job

opportunities are sometimes hard to come by and you
need to build up a lot of professional expeience.
# Career Title: Automotive Service Technicians

and Mechanics
Description: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul

automotive vehicles.
Job Outlook: New job opportunities are likely in the
future.
Education/Experience Needed: Postsecondary

certificate, no work experience, less than 1 month on-
the-job training
Activities for this occupation: Record information about

parts, materials or repair procedures, Inspect vehicles to
determine overall condition, Operate transportation
equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction,
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance, Test
mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
Skills/Abilities for the job that fit YOU: I am good at

working with my hands and figuring out how things
work/how to fix them.
What could be a negative/con about this occupation?

Average salary may not be very high, heavy physical
labor may mean a shorter career, and there is a lot of
responsibility involved in the job.
# Career Title: Photographers
Description: Photograph people, landscapes,

merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting
equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use
editing software to produce finished images and prints.
Includes commercial and industrial photographers,
scientific photographers, and photojournalists.
Job Outlook: New job opportunities are likely in the

future.
Education/Experience Needed: High school diploma or

equivalent, No work experience, 1 to 12 months on-the-
job training

Activities for this occupation:
Set up still or video cameras or related equipment,
Convert data among multiple digital or analog
formats, Determine technical requirements of
productions or projects, Operate still or video
cameras or related equipment, Create computer-
generated graphics or animation.
Skills/Abilities for the job that fit YOU: I am good at

photo editing, I like taking photos, and I enjoy learning
about the art of photography.
What could be a negative/con about this occupation? It

could be hard to get work, and hard to create steady
income.
# Career Title: Musical Instrument Repairers

and Tuners
Description: Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind

instruments. May specialize in one area, such as a flute
specialist..
future.

equivalent, No work experience, Apprenticeship
Typical Wage Median:
Activities for this occupation: $42,800
Skills/Abilities for the job that fit YOU: I already have

plenty of experience working on instruments,
specifically flute repairs and rebuilds, and I enjoy the
work.

is rather hard to find work, pay is typically not stellar,
and getting the expected experience is hard.
# Career Title: Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
Description: Set up and operate machines, such as

lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers
to make working models of metal or plastic objects.
Includes template makers.

future.

equivalent, No work experience, 1 to 12 months on-the-
job training
Activities for this occupation: Read work orders or other

instructions to determine product specifications or
materials requirements, Review blueprints or other
instructions to determine operational methods or
sequences, Inspect metal, plastic, or composite
products, Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials,
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or
processing, Shape metal workpieces with hammers or
other small hand tools.
Skills/Abilities for the job that fit YOU: I am good at CAD

and am good at computer rigging.

is hard to find work/new job opportunities are hard to
come by.
Now, take some time to review your five

occupations (along with the details for each
job) and select the BEST occupation for you
and your future.
Identify the occupation title below:
Sound Engineering Technicians

This will be the focus of YOUR Career
Research Project. 

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Name:________________________________

# Career Title: Sound Engineering Technicians

Description: Assemble and operate equipment to record,

Job Outlook: New job opportunities are less likely in the

Education/Experience Needed: Most people have either

Typical Wage Median: $59,430

Activities for this occupation: Operate audio recording

Skills/Abilities for the job that fit YOU: I have lots of

What could be a negative/con about this occupation? Job

# Career Title: Automotive Service Technicians

Description: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul

Education/Experience Needed: Postsecondary

Typical Wage Median: $47,770

Activities for this occupation: Record information about

Skills/Abilities for the job that fit YOU: I am good at

What could be a negative/con about this occupation?

# Career Title: Photographers

Description: Photograph people, landscapes,

Job Outlook: New job opportunities are likely in the

Education/Experience Needed: High school diploma or

Typical Wage Median: $40,760

Skills/Abilities for the job that fit YOU: I am good at

What could be a negative/con about this occupation? It

# Career Title: Musical Instrument Repairers

Description: Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind

Education/Experience Needed: High school diploma or

Typical Wage Median:

Activities for this occupation: $42,800

Skills/Abilities for the job that fit YOU: I already have

What could be a negative/con about this occupation? It

Description: Set up and operate machines, such as

Job Outlook: New job opportunities are less likely in the

Education/Experience Needed: High school diploma or

Typical Wage Median: $64,190

Activities for this occupation: Read work orders or other

Skills/Abilities for the job that fit YOU: I am good at CAD

What could be a negative/con about this occupation? It

Now, take some time to review your five

Identify the occupation title below:

Sound Engineering Technicians

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