Career Choice Analysis
The education and career choices that adults make during their youth can have a great influence on their future professional and personal lives. The education they choose to attend influences their career choice, and their career choice influences their entire professional future. Some individuals have a clear idea in mind of what they intend to engage in professionally. They choose their college, university, and other educational options in accordance with this idea in mind. They choose their profession in accordance with the objectives they want to reach in their professional activity. There are also other individuals that are unsure of what they want to achieve professionally. They cannot decide upon some educational and professional direction, so they oscillate between different majors and jobs.
The career choice and the college making decision are influenced by numerous factors, like economic, social, and psychological factors. Social factors refer to the influence that…...
Career Choice:
A career in business administration with a bachelor's degree in supervision and management
Even when I was a child, I loved the idea of working in a business. While some children play with dolls or cars, I had my own cash register on which I loved ringing up pretend orders or using it to sell lemonade through my very own stand. As soon as I was old enough to have a bank account, I loved seeing the increasing figures in my savings account. As I grew older, I began reading the business section of the newspaper. I watched the fortunes of companies whose products I enjoyed buying, like Nike or McDonald's, rise and fall with the market. I loved reading about the inner workings of companies like Starbucks and learning how their CEOs motivated their employees to do their best. This is why I intend to study business administration…...
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References
Glenn, David. "The default major: Skating through B-school." The New York Times.
The internship demonstrated to me how managing finance is a personal as a well as a monetary relationship between advisors and clients. I was also grateful to be able to find a mentor in the persona of my supervisor Dr. Levin. Being able to analyze portfolios and conduct background research were critical duties for Merrill Lynch, and I was honored to have earned the esteem of such a respected member of the firm.
Job 2:
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
October 2008 -- February 2009
Research Assistant
Involved in the stock option research of the Leventhal School of Accounting
Analyzed and collected 2759 sets of stock option data of various American corporations from the EDGAR
Analyzed and organized the annual report data into research spreadsheets
This position was an exciting introduction to the deadline-driven nature of being a research assistant. Being able to balance the time demands of my work as Professor Erkens' assistant and…...
Accounting Career Choice
Accounting has become one of the most popular degree choices in recent years because it can lead to a great deal of careers that can be much more exciting than they may initially sound. The problem for the student who chooses to follow a desire to get into accounting may be that they realize after they have taken a few classes that they will have to choose between different types of jobs which poses a problem. Besides the focused careers that are more apt to require a master's degree, there are two primary avenues that an accounting major can choose. The first of those is working as a public accountant with an international, national or regional firm, or choosing to work as a private accountant with a single company. This paper looks at both types of accounting and evaluates them based on their differences and similarities, and finally…...
In the secondary school environment, those skills come into play in relation to overt solicitation for advice from students as well as in the context of unsolicited counseling initiated out of perceived need on the part of the educator.
Conclusion:
The opportunity of specializing in the academic areas of my own greatest interest provides a strong attraction to me intellectually. I can anticipate the reward associated, in particular, with the challenges of working with motivated students who have already expressed a specific interest in academic areas of my own strengths. It is conceivable that secondary school instructors may be less susceptible to professional burnout by virtue of the subject matter level of instruction. However, it is somewhat unrealistic to focus on the most challenging potential instructional opportunities inherent in secondary school instruction when that aspect of instruction when that is only one component of the position. Generally, even instructors who specialize…...
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Bibliography
Adams, D. & Hamm, M. (1994). New Designs for Teaching and Learning: Promoting Active Learning in Tomorrow's Schools.
. . . Some scholars believe that the transformation of the schoolteacher role from male to female was so complete that teaching was irrevocably feminized" (Decorse & Vogtle, 1997, p. 37). Likewise, the new technologies represented by the typewriter and stenography were originally the sole domain of men, but also became feminized over the years and males in these professions remain relatively rare today. Nevertheless, things are changing and they are changing faster and faster as more people seek out alternative work arrangements such as telecommuting in which an individual's gender will likely have less influence on career choice and career changes throughout an individual's life.
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Decorse, C.J., & Vogtle, S.P. (1997). In a complex voice: The contradictions of male elementary teachers' career choice and professional identity. Journal of Teacher
Education, 48(1), 37.
Eckes, T.B., & Trautner, H.M. (2000). The developmental social psychology of gender.
Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Jacobson, .., & Moore,…...
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References
Decorse, C.J., & Vogtle, S.P. (1997). In a complex voice: The contradictions of male elementary teachers' career choice and professional identity. Journal of Teacher
Education, 48(1), 37.
Eckes, T.B., & Trautner, H.M. (2000). The developmental social psychology of gender.
Krumboltzs Social Learning Theory: Implications for DisabilityKrumboltzs (1979) Social Learning Theory is based upon the work of Alfred Bandura whose famous Bobo doll experiments suggested that human beings primarily learn by observing and modeling other human beings, both in good ways and bad ways. Although social behavior may partially reflect the individuals past experiences, this too is a reflection of past social baggage, observations, and what parents and teachers have taught the subject. Learning may be positive or negative. Krumboltz (1979), however, applied Banduras theory to career selection. After all, choosing and pursuing a career is a social decision.Underlying PrinciplesThe main underlying theory behind Krumboltz (1979) is that career choice is determined by genetic endowments and special abilities, environmental conditions and effects, the ways in which we approach tasks, and various learning experiences (p. 71). Past learning impacts future career choice. This has socio-economic implications, obviouslysomeone who has had the…...
Holland, J.L. (1973). Making vocational choices: A theory of careers. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall
Krumboltz, J. D. (1979). A social learning theory of career decision making. In A.M. Mitchell, G.B. Jones, and J.D. Krumboltz (Eds), Social learning theory and career decision making (19 – 49). Cranston, RI: Carroll.
Parson, F. (1909). Choosing a vocation. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
It is the role of the career counselor to work with the diverse populations and help guide them to success through building their confidence in their abilities.
Conclusion
Career counseling is a profession in which the counselors have an impact on the national workforce and its direction, though many professional counseling majors in college ignore career counseling as a potential career. As the world continues to diversify and globalize the impact career counselors have on society will continue to expand.
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Herr, Edwin (2003)the future of career counseling as an instrument of public policy.(Career Counseling in the Next Decade) Career Development Quarterly
Bysshe, S., Hughes, D., & Bowes, L. (2002). The economic benefits of career guidance. A review of current evidence [Occasional paper]. Derby, England: The University of Derby, the Centre for Guidance Studies.
Herr, E.L. (2000, June). Working in America: The implications for theory and practice of the Fourth Gallup/NCDA Poll. Paper presented at…...
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References
Herr, Edwin (2003)the future of career counseling as an instrument of public policy.(Career Counseling in the Next Decade) Career Development Quarterly
Bysshe, S., Hughes, D., & Bowes, L. (2002). The economic benefits of career guidance. A review of current evidence [Occasional paper]. Derby, England: The University of Derby, the Centre for Guidance Studies.
Herr, E.L. (2000, June). Working in America: The implications for theory and practice of the Fourth Gallup/NCDA Poll. Paper presented at the ninth National Career Development Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Kileen, J., White, M., & Watts, a.G. (1992). The economic value of career guidance. London: Policy Studies Institute, Department of Education and Employment.
Fashion Photographer
Although I could not find any specific job advertisement for a fashion photographer, I found some entry-level positions in the fashion industry. A copy of these appears after the reference list. It appears that a career choice of fashion photography would be extremely rewarding in terms of the interesting situations and people the professional would come into contact with. It also appears to be a highly creative and satisfying job for a person with the right traits.
According to the "Creative Skillset" Website (2012), some colleges and universities offer courses in fashion photography, which are generally led by established photographers who act as visiting lecturers for these courses. While these courses can provide a valuable grounding knowledge of the industry, most fashion photographers begin their careers by assisting established fashion photographers. This provides not only practical experience in the industry, but also practical knowledge of the way in which fashion…...
Career
According to the O-Net Online Summary Report, marriage and family therapists "diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems." A systems approach is integral to the work that marriage and family therapists do, because they view individual psychological issues as inseparable from the greater family and social system. This enables a holistic approach to treatment interventions, and can be a culturally sensitive, culturally competent facet of psychological counseling.
The primary tasks of a marriage and family counselor include the following. First, communications skills are of the utmost importance because one of the central roles of the counselor is to listen and ask appropriate questions at the right time. A marriage and family counselor meets with more than one member of each family, too, making good communications skills a prerequisite of the profession.
Second, diagnoses should be based on scientific evidence…...
Career esearch eport
esearching companies is very important when anyone is considering a future career. The two companies researched here will be Wal-Mart and Target, in order to determine which one (if any) would be the best choice for me to work at based on all the factors that are important.
The purpose of the report is to discuss both Wal-Mart and Target, in order to show that the companies have many similarities and differences to be addressed when I am looking for employment. The scope of the research addresses a SWOT analysis, along with other information about the company.
The majority of the data will come from Marketline documents that provide company and SWOT analysis information. Other data comes from the companies' websites and an article written about Wal-Mart's expansion to other countries.
Target is the preferred company to work for, for a variety of reasons. Those reasons will become apparent through the…...
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References
Hayden, P., Lee, S., McMahon, K., & Pereira, M. (2002). Wal-Mart: Staying on top of the Fortune 500. Corporate Strategy and Public Affairs Lecture. George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management.
Target Stores, Inc. Company Profile (2014). Marketline.
Target. (2014). Target.com. Retrieved from www.target.com.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Company Profile. (2014). Marketline.
Career
Over the next fifteen years I would like to prepare myself for an upper-management career in a top advertisement firm. By then I will have amassed the requisite skills for such a position, in which I will network and interact with people in any number of business sectors to fulfill their marketing and advertising needs. I will also be able to control the design and production of multimedia advertisements; research demographics; and stay abreast of industry trends. At a top position of management within a large advertising firm, I will enjoy the perks of a highly stimulating, intense work environment, including a plethora of networking opportunities, lasting business relationships, rewarding contracts, and a relatively high salary.
Before I reach that level of success within a top advertising firm, however, I will first take some primary steps. For example, five years from how I will have completed my undergraduate and perhaps also…...
Career Advancement
"Why a company should hire you as a personnel, operations, deployment manager."
I believe that I would be an excellent candidate for a deployment manager because of my extraordinary combination of experience, education, and acumen. I have been exposed to a variety of high-pressure situations and have always handled myself in a diligent and professional manner. I have experience as a program integrator and deployment manager, a deployment readiness officer and logistical coordinator, a central issue manager, and a deployment mission manger. All of these positions have provided an environment in which I have been able to fine tune many of the skills that are needed to fulfill a personnel, operations, and deployment manager.
I attribute much of the success that I have so far achieved in my career to my self-motivation and military professionalism. The military taught me a lot about maintaining a professional composure through some of the most…...
Motivation for Career Change
Over time, the manner in which different people define success tends to change, and this has certainly been the case with me. Despite the challenges that are involved, I have become highly motivated to make a change in my career that will help fulfill my revised definition of personal and professional success. In this regard, for the past several years, I have been studying clinical medicine and successfully completed my bachelor's degree at Yunyang Medical College in this program of study in mid-2008. Following the completion of my bachelor's degree at Yunyang Medical College, I was employed as an intern at the Weifang Maternal and Child Health Hospital where I gained valuable practical experience in hospital paper-based and computerized administration as well as various treatment protocols. While I found these healthcare experiences to be illuminating and fulfilling, there was something missing. As a result, I came to…...
Secondary Career Option Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Second Career Option Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Second Career Option: Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Second Career Option: Cardiovascular Perfusionist
A cardiovascular perfusionist is a specialized health professional who operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery and other surgeries that require cardiopulmonary bypass (Goeckner, Hicks, and Wanzer, 2011, p. 136). The perfusionist is a highly trained member of the cardiothoracic surgical team whose responsibilities center around the support of the physiological and metabolic needs of the cardiac surgical patient so that the cardiac surgeon may operate on a still, unbeating heart (Lackatta, 2002, p. 29). Perfusionists are vital to the completion of such operations, and are vital to the hospitals in which they work as these individuals are often responsible for purchasing equipment and supplies relative to their duties, hiring support technicians and overseeing department management and quality improvement regarding their area of work and expertise. In addition to playing a vital role in…...
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References
American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. (2011). Recertification. Web. Retrieved
Goekner, B., Hicks, R. And Wanzer, L. (2011). Perioperative pharmacology: a framework for medication safety. Association of Operating Room Nurses Journal. 93.1: pp. 136. Web. Retrieved from: ProQuest Database.
Lackatta, E. (2002). Age associated cardiovascular changes in health. Heart Failure
The government can play a crucial role in supporting schools in rural areas by implementing various measures. Here are some ways in which the government can help:
1. Infrastructure development: The government can provide funds for the construction and renovation of school buildings, classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other essential facilities. This will ensure that rural schools have adequate physical infrastructure to provide quality education.
2. Technology integration: The government can facilitate the integration of technology in rural schools by providing funds for the purchase of computers, projectors, internet connectivity, and other necessary equipment. This will enhance the teaching and learning experience for....
1. The Impact of Social Structure on Career Choices
2. Exploring Social Hierarchies in the Workplace
3. How Social Class Influences Occupational Opportunities
4. Gender and Social Structure in the Workplace
5. The Role of Education in Job Placement and Social Mobility
6. The Intersection of Race and Social Structure in Employment
7. Social Networks and Job Advancement
8. Social Status and Occupational Prestige
9. The Effects of Economic Inequality on Job Opportunities
10. The Evolution of Social Structure and its Impact on the Job Market
11. Power Dynamics and Social Stratification in the Workplace 12. The Stigma of Low-Status Jobs in Society 13. Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Gender Equality in Career....
I. Introduction A. Brief explanation of the Rizal Law B. Importance of the Rizal Law to Filipino students
II. The Rizal Law and its implications to present-day Filipino students A. Promotion of patriotism and nationalism B. Emphasis on the importance of Philippine history and heritage C. Development of critical thinking skills D. Exposure to different perspectives on Rizal and his works E. Influence on students' values and attitudes towards national identity
III. The Rizal Law and its implications to the future life of Filipino students A. Preparation for responsible citizenship B. Contribution to the preservation of Filipino culture and identity C.....
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