Activity 6 Directions

Essay #6 Why do people work? What are my goals in selecting a career? What personal sacrifice will I have to make and be willing to make in order to achieve this career goal? What roadblocks might stop me? How can I plan ahead so that I can overcome any roadblocks and reach my future goals etc.

Activity 6 Resources

http://careers.wsj.com/?content-cwc-salaries.htm
How much should you earn? Choose the occupation you're considering, and read median salaries for the job. You'll also get a list of recent Wall Street Journal articles about the profession

http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco20043.htm
Once you have received a job offer, the Occupational Outlook Handbook provides a list of issues to consider when assessing the job offer

Home Room I Activities I Materials I Your Grade I Teacher's Corner

Carol M. Holtz choltz@yuba.net
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter School
1104 "E" Street
Marysville, CA 95901

last revised: 06/02/01