2. Travel Agent 2. Social Sciences 1. Elementary Teacher 2. Preschool Teacher 3. Arts and Humanities 1. Sports Announcer 2. Reporter Career Pro Con 1. Preschool Teacher Not a lot of schooling required (a high school degree and certification) Relatively low pay 2. Sports Announcer Minimum education requirements and allows creativity Lower-than-average pay and it can be stressful trying to remain unique 3. Elementary Teacher There are benefits such as health insurance and retirement savings Low pay and mental exhaustion
A B 1. What is the occupation or the career you chose? Elementary Teacher 1. What is the occupation or the career you chose? Sports Announcer 2. What appeals to you about the job you selected? I like to work with kids and there are a lot of opportunities for advancement. 2. What appeals to you about the job you selected? It allows you to be creative with your reports and you can possibly interview sports legends 3. What is the nature of the work required of the employee? Prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them basic subjects 3. What is the nature of the work required of the employee? Provide commentary or interview guests about important events 4. What are the working conditions? Work inside a classroom 4. What are the working conditions? Work inside and travel to meet people for interviews 5. What is the education or training that is required or the occupation/career? Bachelors degree 5. What is the education or training that is required or the occupation/career? Dont need anything other than a high school diploma but should have a Bachelors degree to be competitive in entry-level positions 6. What might you expect as a beginning salary? $53,090 per year 6. What might you expect as a beginning salary? $27,750 per year 7. Is there an opportunity for advancements? Yes there are a lot of opportunities 7. Is there an opportunity for advancements? Yes there are opportunities to advance. Although there is little to no change on the job outlook, people who already have this job can advance. 8. Do you thing this job will provide the lifestyle needed for your future, including retirements? Why or why not? Yes, because I get the summers off and the time is not that demanding. There are benefits such as health insurance and retirement savings so I would be able to live comfortably. 8. Do you thing this job will provide the lifestyle needed for your future, including retirements? Why or why not? I think that if I were advanced in this job and to the point where I was interviewing well known athletes this job would provide the lifestyle I want. I would be able to do this job for a long time and save money for retirement. 9. What related occupations might appeal to you? Teaching high school students or possibly advancing even more and teaching at a college. 9. What related occupations might appeal to you? Becoming a writer or a becoming a broadcaster and sound engineering technician.
At this time, my career goal is to be an Elementary school teacher. The schooling I need is 4 years and to graduate with a Bachelors degree in elementary education. This education would cost $20,861 per year and I would be going to school for 4 years so it would be $83,444. I expect to make $53,090 per year.