Prerequisite: Completion of Activity 18 (or an interest inventory).

 

	Look over the results of your completed interest inventory. Select at least one occupation/job that was identified as a possible match for your interests and skills.
	Use the Internet to log on to the “Occupational Outlook Handbook” Website http://www.bls.gov/oco/ Once you are on the home page of this site, go to the link “Perform a key word search on the Handbook”. In the space provided, type in the name of the job you are researching (for example: medical assistant). Print a copy of the information and write a brief description of what you learned in the following categories: Nature of the work Working conditions Employment Training and other qualifications Job outlook Earnings Related occupations The Activity 19 worksheet will assist you.*
	Discuss what you learned with your parent and/or teacher.
	Repeat the activity, selecting a different job/occupation. Compare what you learned about each job and discuss this with your parent and/or teacher.

Activity 19 worksheet.