Career one: Social Worker

1. Education required and or recommendations:

The minimum educational requirement to become a social worker in most
parts of the country is a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
2. Suggested Post Secondary Institutions:
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, University of Northern British Columbia,
University of British Columbia Vancouver, University of the Fraser Valley, etc.
3. Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $:20,000
For international students in UBC, $30,359 X 4=$121,436
4.

Salary Range: $40,000 to $65,000 a year

Hourly wage range $22-40:

5.
Job Description: Social workers work in many different places, including
schools, hospitals, clinics, and social service agencies. They meet with individuals,
families, and groups to help them identify and understand problem areas in their
lives.
6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)
- 5,200 social workers employed in BC
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7.

Employment prospects: 8% estimated growth 2014 to 2024.

8.Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1. Career Coach
2. Child and Youth Worker
3.Community Worker
9. Skills or characteristics required:
Analytical skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, organization,
cooperation, Caring and kindness, emotional resilience, empathy, patience and
professional demeanor.
Since some clients may not speak English as a first language, a second language
can be very helpful.
10. Disadvantages of Occupation:
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Social workers are required to work for long hours with irregular schedules. The job
often requires a lot of patience and can be very stressful, frustrating and dangerous.
11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I like help and work for other people
I also can speak second language, Korean.
I am good at listening.
12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
Social Work and Human Services, Social Welfare, Sociology of the Family, Legal
Knowledge for Social Work Practice, Anti-Racist and Cross Cultural Social Work, and
so on.
13.

Working conditions:

Social workers are employed by government departments, school boards, hospitals,

long-term care organizations, mental health clinics, and community health and
social service agencies. They usually work in the office but sometime need to travel
to visit clients and other service providers.
14.

Typical hours of work:

Full-time social workers usually work 40 hours per week. However, some
occasionally work evenings and weekends to meet with clients, attend community
meetings, and handle emergencies.
15.

Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation:

Some experience helped me choose this job. When I was young I visited Malaysia
and I met poor people. I really wanted to help them. I hope I can help them to live
better in the future.
16.

What are the Future Trends of this occupation:

In the past, social work was mainly for poverty relief. In the future, however, social
workers will be working for more social problems, such as education, economics,
child welfare, addiction, anti-racism and diversity, gerontological social work etc.
17.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1. Social work is changing and new job opportunities will continue to emerge .
2. Social workers may need to deal with physical conditions reflecting extreme
poverty, neglect, and a lack of financial and other resources.
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Career two: Career Coach

1.

Education required and or recommendations:

Although there are no formal educational requirements for career
coaches, most coaches have some form of post-secondary education. It
will be very difficult for you to obtain a full-time position if you do not
have a university degree.

2.

Suggested Post Secondary Institutions: Capilano University, University of

Northern British Columbia

3.

Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $: 20,000

4.

Salary Range: $30,000 to $75,000 a year

5.

Job Description:

Career coaches do more than just help match people up with their next potential
employer. They help people get to where they want to be in their professional lives.
6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)
3,450 in Canada
7.
8.

Employment prospects: 2.0% estimated growth 2014 to 2024.

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1. Recruiter
2. School Counsellor
3. Motivational Speaker
9. Skills or characteristics required: 1 to 2 years of experience
Listening, Questioning, Constructively Challenging, Holding to account, Seeing
different perspectives, Encouraging and supporting, Trusting and using intuition,
Keeping the focus on your client
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10. Disadvantages of Occupation:

A career counselor must be properly trained and should have professional
knowledge about the different career fields. He/she must have the ability to
understand students psychology and individuals capabilities. In addition to this a
career counselor must be unbiased and truthful to situations. Then only they can
direct students to take up the right career path.
11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I like listening to my friends talk about their problems. Sometimes I give
advice about the problem.
I really want to help other people, so I want to be career coach.
12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
Graduate Diploma in Organisation Behaviour & Development, Certificate in Family
Therapy, Advanced, Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling, Diploma in Social
Welfare Studies, General Nursing training
13.

Working conditions:

The central task career coaches perform is talking with people. They spend their
days communicating with clients and employers. They interview and coach their
clients in person, and communicate with them over the phone and via email.
Coaches also spend a great deal of time contacting companies to see who is hiring,
as well as networking to establish as many industry contacts as possible.As a career
coach, they spend a lot of their days talking to people. They have to talk with
clients in person, over the phone, and send emails. They need to know what
companies are hiring so that they can tell their clients.
13.

Typical hours of work:

Coaches who are employed by large companies and other organizations usually
work regular 9-to-5 office hours, 40 hours a week. Those who are self-employed set
their own hours.
14.

Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation:

When I take a test I got this career every time. I think this career is good for me.
15.

What are the Future Trends of this occupation:

Career counseling will be recognized as a specialty utilizing skill and

expertise.Career counselors will most likely need to be certified in the future.Career
counseling will recognize there are different needs for both women and
men.Multicultural career counseling will be a hot issue.John Hollands theory will
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continue to be prominent in assessment of interests but other theories such as the

developmental theory of circumscription and compromise will also rise to the
fore.More and more career counseling will be done on computers.
16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1. Determine client need for and administer financial supports and other duties as
may be assigned from time to time .
2. Experience utilizing ACEC is an asset.
Career Three:

1.

: Makeup artist

Education required and or recommendations:

A GED or a high school diploma is normally required to become a makeup
artist, and you may also need some vocational training. Certificate and
associate's degree programs are available for cosmetologists, estheticians
and makeup artists. The length of the program can typically span from
nine months to two years.

2.
Suggested Post Secondary Institutions: Remington College, Fortis College, La
Belle Beauty School, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, etc.
3.
year

Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $: 15,450 a

4.

Salary Range: typically earn between $20,000 and $35,000 a year.

5.

Job Description:

Makeup artists can make young people look old, old people look young, and
anybody look glamorous. They can even turn an actor into a terrifying alien.
Makeup artists spend years learning about and practising shading, highlighting, and
other makeup application techniques to complement, enhance, or completely
change the face. They use cosmetics, powders, paints, gels, plastic, rubber, and
other synthetic products to create different looks, depending on the desired effect
and the person or company theyre working for.
6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)1,600 workers are employed in BC
7.
8.

Employment prospects:3.5% estimated growth 2014 to 2024.

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

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1. Artist
2. Fashion Designer
3. Nail Technician
9. Skills or characteristics required:
You should be creative and artistic, enjoy experimenting with ideas and materials,
and have a good eye for color. Creativity is the most important skill to become a
makeup artist. You must deliver original results. Understanding bone structure, eye
size, and face shape is very important, as the makeup will vary from client to client
according to their body structure and shape.
10. Disadvantages of Occupation:
Becoming a makeup artist is difficult as the competition rate is very high, it is very
challenging to become noticed as each makeup artist must come up with different
ways of presentations, the long hours and dedication towards the career, first
impressions of being the best and lastly the trust that the client is putting in your
hands to make them look their best wherever they are going to be.
11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option:
If I am makeup artist, young actors can be made to look old, older actors to look
younger, creative characters can be created from nothing, and the makeup can
change as the character changes in the course of the story. I want to express
emotion of people.
12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, Full Specialist, Skin Care & Makeup, Nail
Technology, Instructor Training
13.

Working conditions:

Makeup artists often work with hairstylists and costume and clothing designers.
This creative team tries to create a look in which all elements work together.
Makeup artists must also communicate with other members of the theatre or film
production, including the performers and director.
13.

Typical hours of work:

Makeup artists who work in the film and television industry often work up to 16
hours a day, and much of this time is spent standing.
14.

Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation:

I like make up someone and I want to learn how can I put the make up on.
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So my dream is to be a make up artist.

15.

What are the Future Trends of this occupation:

We are moving towards an accelerated, ever evolving fashion and beauty industry.
Makeup artists can work at salons, spas, retail and department stores, bridal
boutiques and so many more types of businesses.
16.
Go to Work Futures Website (http://www.workbc.ca/) and list 2 points of
information you felt were important and were not covered.
1. Employment by gender :66% male,35% female
2. apply cosmetic and special effects makeup on actors and other performers.

Step 3
POST SECONDARY APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT

Name: Jane Lee

Date:Feb.11th 2016

Find 3 Post Secondary Institutions you would like to attend. (One must be a
College.) Answer the following questions for each Application Form and then
completely fill in ONE Application Form in Blue or Black pen with NO mistakes.

First Choice
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Post Secondary Institution: The University of British Columbia

Where is the Location of the Campus: Vancouver Campus
What is the Address: Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4
Phone Number: Tel (Directory Assistance) 604 822 2211
Fax Number: 604.822.6943
Email Address: recruitment.ok@ubc.ca.
Website Address: http://you.ubc.ca/

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8 First Program Applied for: The typical transfer program is appropriate for
most students transferring into the Faculty from the first year of a science
program at UBC or another university or college.
9 What is the Cost of the Application Fee:$399.25
10 Attach a Copy of the Application:
Second Choice
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Post Secondary Institution: University of the Fraser Valley

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Where is the Location of the Campus: Abbotsford, BC

What is the Address: 33844 King Road, Abbotsford BC., Canada V2S 7M8
Phone Number: 604-854-4501
Fax Number: 604-824-7931
Email Address: leanne.tielmann@ufv.ca
Website Address: https://www.ufv.ca/
First Program Applied for: Off-campus work permit program; Co-op work
program; Post-graduation work employment program.
9 What is the Cost of the Application Fee: $150 CAD
Third Choice
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Post Secondary Institution: La Belle Beauty Academy

Where is the Location of the Campus: Branch Campus/Hialeah Campus
What is the Address: 2960 SW 8th St Miami, FL 33135
Phone Number: 305-649-2800
Fax Number: 305-642-0651
Email Address: labelle@labellebeauty.net
Website Address: http://labellebeauty.net/contact-us/labelleacademymiami
First Program Applied for:
The first half of the program is spent in the classroom where you learn
through instructor led theory lectures, interactive exercises and
demonstrations, instructor guided hands on training and through special
events and workshops.

9 What is the Cost of the Application Fee: $100.00

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What is PAS BC? (Parenting After Separation courses) The course explains
the effects of separation on separating parents and their children. It
demonstrates effective ways to communicate and solve problems in
parenting situations.

Career Interest Rank

1. Clergy:
Clergy members are spiritual leaders who perform religious services and rites,
guide congregation members, and promote faith.
2. Career Coach:
Career coaches provide advice and support to people looking to start, change, or
advance in their careers.
3. Acting Instructor:
Acting instructors teach different performance techniques and styles.
4. Adult Education Teacher:
Adult education teachers teach reading, writing, English language skills, basic
academic subjects, and job skills to adults.
5. Social Worker:
Social workers provide individuals and families with the resources and support they
need to address personal and social issues.
6. Mediator:
Mediators help people resolve disputes through discussion and negotiation.
7. School Counsellor:
School counsellors provide students with information and support to help them
make good school, career, and life decisions.
8. Bioethicist:
Bioethicists help people understand and resolve moral issues surrounding health
care and scientific research.
9. Probation Officer:
Probation officers supervise offenders who have been released into the community
to ensure they are following the rules of probation.
10. Addictions Counsellor:
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Addictions counsellors help people overcome alcohol, drug, gambling, and other
addictions.
11. Bereavement Counsellor:
Bereavement counsellors help people cope with the death of a loved one.
12. Marriage and Family Therapist:
Marriage and family therapists provide counselling to families, couples, and others
dealing with problems affecting their relationships.
13. Corporate Trainer:
Corporate trainers develop and teach courses that help company employees
improve their job skills.
14. Politician:
Politicians influence policies, make political decisions, and represent citizens
interests in government matters.
15. Motivational Speaker:
Motivational speakers give speeches to inspire and help others to improve their
lives.
16. Foreign Language Instructor:
Foreign language instructors teach languages that are spoken mainly in other
countries, including Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin Chinese.
17. Actor:
Actors perform in plays, movies, TV shows, commercials, and other productions.
18. Public Relations Specialist:
Public relations specialists help develop, maintain, or improve a business or
individuals public image.
19. Lawyer:
Lawyers represent and advise clients during legal proceedings, such as trials or
negotiations.
20. Civil Litigator:
Civil litigators are lawyers who handle legal disputes between individuals or
companies.
21. Community Worker:
Community workers work for community social service and outreach programs that
help people in need.
22. Religious Worker:
Religious workers organize and run programs that offer food, shelter, and social
support on behalf of religious organizations.
23. Curriculum Specialist:

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Curriculum specialists decide what should be taught in schools, select teaching

materials, and train teachers.
24. Criminal Lawyer:
Criminal lawyers defend or prosecute people accused of serious crimes, such as
murder, robbery, assault, or fraud.
25. Activist:
Activists raise awareness about social, political, or environmental issues, and work
to bring about change.
26. Television and Radio Reporter:
Television and radio reporters prepare stories about current events for broadcast
on TV or radio.
27. Interpreter:
Interpreters translate spoken words from one language into another.
28. Comedian:
Comedians perform jokes, funny stories, physical stunts, and comedy acting to
make people laugh.
29. :Anthropologist
Anthropologists study humans: our evolution and physical characteristics, our
cultures and societies, and our languages.
30. Gerontologist:
Gerontologists are professionals who work with the elderly, or who perform
research to understand and address their needs.
31. Judge:
Judges preside over courts of law, making sure the court administers justice while
respecting people's legal rights.
32. Historian:
Historians study the events of the past, and provide information about history to
students or the public.
33. Paralegal:
Paralegals help lawyers by conducting legal research, maintaining files and records,
and preparing legal documents.
34. Lobbyist:
Lobbyists work on behalf of special interest groups and organizations to influence
government policy and legislation.
35. Political Aide:
Political aides are politicians assistants, keeping them organized and
up to date on important political issues.
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36. Adoption Counsellor:

Adoption counsellors help potential parents through the adoption process.
37. ESL Teacher:
English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers teach people whose first language
isnt English how to speak the language.
38. Foreign Service Officer:
Foreign service officers advise the government on foreign policy and diplomatic
matters, and act on Canadas behalf in other countries.
39. Tour Guide:
Tour guides help travellers discover their destinations by showing them around and
answering their questions.
40. Corporate / Commercial Lawyer:
Corporate lawyers handle the legal side of business operations and transactions.

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