Research Activity: Career Week

Name: _________________________

Occupation #1

Film and Video Editors

2012 Median Pay

46,280 per year

Entry-Level Education

Bachelors degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

49,500

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

3% (slower than average)

1,400

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Organizes raw film footage into a continuous whole

Collaborate with a director to determine the overall
vision of the production
Discuss filming and editing techniques with a
director to improve a scene
Select the appropriate equipment, from the type of
lens to the appropriate lighting.
Edit a scene based on the directors vision

Education
Bachelors degree or broadcasting

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

None

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Communication skills, Computer skills, Creativity, Detail

oriented, Hand-eye coordination, and Visual skills.

51,300

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Occupation #2

Singers

2012 Median Pay

23.50 per hour

Entry-Level Education

High School diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

167,400

Job Outlook, 2012-22

5% (Slower than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

8,700

Employment, 2012: 49,500

Projected Employment, 2022: 50,900
Change in Percent: 3
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 1,400

Perform music for lives audiences and recording

Audition for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands,
and other types of music groups
Practice playing instruments or singing to improve
their technique
Rehearse to prepare for performances
Find locations for performances venues

Promote their careers by maintaining a website

or social media presence or doing photo shoots
and interviews

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Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
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Name: _________________________

Education

Bachelors degree

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Submit recordings or audition in person, and

sometimes must do both

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Dedication, Discipline, Interpersonal skills, Musical talent,

Physical stamina, and Promotional skills.

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23.50 per hour

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Occupation #3

Actors

2012 Median Pay

20.26 per hour

Entry-Level Education

Some college, no degree

On-the-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

79,800

Job Outlook, 2012-22

4% (Slower than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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3,300

Employment, 2012: 167,400

Projected Employment, 2022: 176,200
Change in Percent: 5
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 8,700

Read scripts and meet with agents and other

professionals before accepting a role

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Registrations
Important Qualities
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Name: _________________________

Audition in front of directors and producers

Research their characters personal traits and
circumstances to portray them more
authentically to an audience
Memorize their lines
Rehearse their lines and performance, including
movement on stage or in front of the camera,
with other actors
Discuss their role with the director and other
actors to improve the overall performance of the
show
Perform the role, following the directors
directions

Education

Bachelors degrees, although a degree is not required.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Formal preparation through an acting conservatory or

a university drama or theater arts program

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Creativity, Memorization skills, Persistence, Physical

stamina, Reading skills, and Speaking skills.

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20.26

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Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)

Name: _________________________

Employment, 2012: 79,800

Projected Employment, 2022: 83,000
Change in Percent: 4
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 3,300

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