Occupational Expectations

Step 1
Describe the type of job you plan on pursuing post high school/college.
● Is there a possibility to increase your salary?
● What does the job market look like for this job? (look at unemployment rate)
● What job responsibilities would you like or expect to have?

Use the websites below to begin researching possible careers. Narrow it down to one possible career.
- US Dept. of Labor--BLS—What interests you?: ​ ​https://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm
- Collegboard.com Majors & Career Central: ​http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/majors_careers/index.html

Job/Career Title: Computer programmers

There is a possibility for my salary to increase thats when i were to get promoted to the next level in my job.
The unemployment rate is at about a -7% rate that would decline other programmers applying to the job as a
programmer. There is many responsibilities that are required for this job because of the many possible
outcomes that can occur when the program goes wrong. But some main responsibilities they need in order to
be very proficient in there job is Analytical skills,concentration, detail oriented,and trouble shooting.

Step 2
Use a website like simplyhired.com, idealist.org (for nonprofits), or indeed.com (there are several others and
some are more specialized for particular occupations) to research how salaries for the same job vary across the
nation.

What cities are you considering and what is the average starting salary? Paste a link of the website where you
got your information.

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Second choice city:​ Burbank, ca Average Starting Salary:​$89,000 - Same as top

$130,000 a year

Third choice city:​ universal Average Starting Salary:​$59,000 - Same as top

city,ca $81,000 a year

What type of education is required or expected for this occupation? (college degree(s), special schools,
licenses, permits, training programs, etc). Answer in complete sentences.

Bachelor Degree

Using your possible future job title, search for a job currently available in at least one of the three locations
from above. In full sentences, what do you need to do in order to be qualified for this job? How do you attain
the qualifications necessary for this job?

City: Burbank ,Ca

Job requirements and responsibilities:
In order for me to fulfill my dream of b ecoming a programmer i have to go to college to receive my
bachelors degree as well as intern at different companies who offer the internship.