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83% Art Careers

Interior Designer, Graphic Designer, Industrial Designer $,
Photographer, Fashion Designer $, Fine Artists, Model/Actor,
Makeup Artist or Cosmetologist (hair stylist).

75% Education & Training Careers

Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Librarian, Tutor/Teacher's Aid.

Goal setting: What are

your goals for your
future?

My goal for the future is to attend the proper schooling needed in

order to obtain a career in social work.

Provide a brief
description of the job.
Include the
nature of the work,
environment, the duties
performed,
responsibilities,
average
work week, etc

Social workers can be found in government agencies, community

centers, schools, hospitals, hospices, mental health clinics and
career centers. Social workers identify those who need help,
assess their situations and develop plans to address their needs.
Duties may include face-to-face counseling, resource
assessment, responding to crisis situations and advocating for
the wellbeing of clients.

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Describe key skills,

abilities, and
personality traits
important for this
career.

skills and abilities: effective listener, problem solver, critical

thinker, and good communication.

What is the average or

median salary
range for this career
both nationally and
locally?

National: a median annual income of $51,930 for healthcare

social workers. The top 10 percent of the profession made a
median wage of about $76,940 or higher. Income depends upon
factors like specialization and where you choose to work.

Personality traits: Friendly, caring, positive, helpful.

Local: M
erced 2012 mean Pay $43,120 per year
$20.73 per hour
What is the outlook for
the future of this
career? Does research
show
growth or decline in
hiring?

Research shows growth in the hiring of a social worker. The

market is expected to grow by 25 percent from 2010 to 2020,
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Describe the education

and training
required for this
position. Are there
any licenses or
certifications required?

A four-year bachelor degree in social work or a related field is

required for most entry-level positions.Some states require social
workers to be licensed or certified. It is also recommended to get
your Masters in Social Work.

What is your overall

impression of this
occupation?

Pros: Ability to make a difference, flexibility in the workplace , job

outlook for social workers is growing.

Cons: Dangerous, emotionally draining

After learning more
about this career, are
you still
interested? Would this
career fit with the
lifestyle you want?
Does it match your
interests, personality,
skills and work values?
List two occupations
that are similar that you
may be interested in
researching.

still interested
not interested
This career is a good match for me because: I like to help and
assist people who have problems and I want to be a person who
helps and makes a difference in peoples lives.

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1. Child psychologist
2. Therapist / counselor