Career Presentation Essentials

This video tutorial guides students through creating a career research project culminating in a narrated video presentation. It covers selecting and exploring two careers, detailing qualifications, salary, benefits, and daily tasks. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of education, career outlook, and comparing career options. Students learn to advocate for their chosen career using persuasive language and are encouraged to research and develop presentation skills.

What is the final deliverable for the career research project?

• An oral presentation

• A PowerPoint presentation

• A narrated video presentation

• A written report

What should be included in the introduction of your career presentation?

• A detailed history of each career

• A list of famous people in each career

• Personal anecdotes

• A snapshot of what each career involves

Which of the following is NOT a qualification mentioned for entering a career?

• Education degrees

• Personal hobbies

• Certifications

• Specialized training

What are some of the benefits that might be offered beyond a paycheck?

• Free meals

• Gym membership

• Company car

• Health insurance and paid time off

What should you explain about the educational paths for each career?

• Important high school courses and college majors

• The duration of each course

• The cost of education

• The location of the best schools

What should you be honest about when discussing the pros and cons of each career?

• The enjoyable aspects and potential challenges

• The salary and benefits

• The job locations

• The work hours

What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting the two careers?

• To find the highest paying job

• To determine the easiest career

• To gain insights to help decide the best career path

• To see which career is more popular

Which tool is suggested for comparing and contrasting the two careers?

• Language of persuasion

• Comparing and contrasting language function tool

• Statistical analysis tool

• Career assessment tool

What should you highlight when advocating for your chosen career?

• The salary and benefits

• The skills and qualities that make you a good fit

• The job locations

• The work hours

What is the final step in creating your career presentation?

• Recording the video

• Designing the slides

• Practicing your presentation

• Creating a work cited section