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Planning 10 Career Project
CAREER RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT GUIDE

STEP 1:
Planning 10 Career research project
1)
Go to www.careercruising.com
Username: Tweedsmuir
Password: Careers
2)
From the button bar at the top of the page, select PLAN then CREATE A
NEW PLAN enter in the required information then click on CREATE PLAN.
3)
From the button bar at the top of the page select MATCHMAKER to begin
questions. You will be asked your name again then click START A NEW
CAREER MATCHMAKER SESSION.
4)
Begin to answer the questions, there are 4 groups of questions. Group 1 is 39

questions, Group 2 is 55 questions, Group 3 is out of 7 questions, Group 4 is
out of 15 questions. After each group of questions, click SAVE TO MY PLAN
then click GO TO CAREER MATCH MAKER then click ANSWER MORE
QUESTIONS TO IMPROVE MY RESULTS.
5)
When there are no more questions to answer PRINT AND KEEP your final
list of 40 careers.
STEP 2:
Do Career Handout Planning your Career Planning 10 Career Project
Planning your career.
Part 1
Finding out what careers are available for you to explore with your personal goals
and interests.
Go to www.careerinsite.alberta.ca and create your personal account.
Part 2
Go to the know yourself section and take ALL the self-assessment quizzes. It is
important to do all the quizzes to get a full picture of your interests and a more
accurate assessment of your interests.
Answer all the questions to the best of your ability giving thought to your own
personal values and ideas.
When you have completed all the tests you will be able to go to the my career plan
section and see what occupations have been recommended for you. You can click
on any of the occupations in this section and explore the possibilities for each.
Once you have completed all the quizzes and have an idea of what is being
suggested for you go to (http://www.workbc.ca/)
Research at least 3 careers using this site. At least 1 career must be from the
suggested list at careerinsite. The second career can be from there or any other
career you may be interested in that might not have appeared on your list. The
third career must be in the trades area. ( fastest growing jobs area in BC)
Go to http://alis.alberta.ca/videoplayer/player.aspx and view the videos for your
suggested occupations.
Answer the following for EACH of the three careers.
Career one
Name: Heena Sidhu
Career Name:Radiologist
1.
Education required and or recommendations:4 years bachelors of science, 4
years of medical school, spend 1 year as a clinical intern, 4 years of Radiology
Residency, and then 1-2 years of a Radiology Fellowship
2.
Suggested Post Secondary Institutions:__________________________________
3.
Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $: 300 011.96
4.
Salary Range:$32681 C$221471
5.
Job Description: Radiologist are medical doctors who have specialized in
diagnosing and treating disease and injury by looking at medical images such as xrays, computed tomography(CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron
emission tomography (PET), fusion imaging and ultrasounds.
6.
Number or people employed in this occupation (indicate whether the number
refers to BC or Canada)
2100
7.
BC
or Canada (boldone)
Employment prospects: Job growth estimated to go up 25%
8.
Related Jobs (list at least 3)
1.Radiation Oncologist
2.Dosiemetrists and Radiation therapist
3.MRI Technician
9. Skills or characteristics required:

Communications skills are required since you have to discuss the diagnosis and
treatment. Being able to write out the findings for the referring doctor with your
writing skills is needed. You also are required to be able to assist and in some cases
lift people in to the machinery and you will always need to know how to operate all
equipment which comes from your clinical skills.
10. Disadvantages of Occupation:_

The disadvantages of becoming a radiologist is the time it takes which is about 12
years, the cost for all the school within those 12 years leaves you in a great amount
of debt also the hours you will being working can be grueling.
11. Describe how your values, skills and interests relate to this career option
I can bring my good organisational ability and ability to manage a busy role
the ability to work well in a team. Also how I manage others effectively and
have great verbal communication skills to deal with patients and colleague.
My interests in wanting to learn about anatomy,physiology and pathology have
really brought me wanting to become a radiologist.
12. What courses and grades are needed to enter this Occupation?
Need a bachelors of science with prerequisite course that include chemistry,biology
an d physics. Then a minium of a 3.6 to get in to medical school where you take 2
years of in class education in sciences sciences, such as anatomy, pathology,
pharmacology and biochemistry, followed by two years of clinical rotations in
different areas of medicine, such as pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery and internal
medicine. After 4 years of residency and then a 1-2 year fellowship.
13.
Working conditions: Working with machine which create exposure to
radiation. Interact with many people being not just patients but nurses and doctors.
Also usually radiologist are hired full time 5 days a week and depending on being on
call their hours can extend by several hours.
13.
Typical hours of work: 58 hours/week
14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation
The to help others in way their lives become better by choosing and helping with
the correct treatment and diagnosis.
15.
What are the Future Trends of this occupation:_More advanced invasion
imaging technology such as to the mammography and radiation dose monitoring
seems to becoming a trend. Adding noise less MRIs and OLED displays which are
quicker and sharper than LED display screens that are used
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. Explain procedures, position patient and equipment and apply radiation
protection measures.
2. May also train and supervise student radiographers or supervise other
radiological technologists.
Career two
Name: _Heena Sidhu______________________
Career Name: Nurse

1.
Education required and or recommendations:__4 year bachelors of Science
nursing__________________________
2.
Suggested Post Secondary Institutions:_University of Fraser Valley UFV
3.
Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years )
$:_31482___________
4.
Salary Range:_____65000-75000____________________________________
5.
Job Description: Person whom provides medical and general care of patients.
6.
360000
7.
8.
BC
or Canada (circle one)
Employment prospects: job growth estimated to be 18% from 2012-2022
1.__Nurse Practioner_________________________________________________
2.__Intensive practical nurse____________________________________________
3. Licensed Practical Nurse ______________________________________________
9. Skills or characteristics required: Passion to care for others and communication

skills are very important. A strong tolerance to human waste and the exposure of
bodily waste. Also able to look at details very well especially on the patients charts.
10. Disadvantages of Occupation:__The long shifts that can last from8-12 hours
which rotate but then also being on call while supposedly being off is one big
disadvantage. Also emotional and mental fatigue settles in from the job can easily
create depression. The lwgal risks you can encounter are quite to the extent where
if you give the wrong dosage you can face legal ramifications. One big disadvantage
is being exposed to very ill people whom you are responsible for taking care of
which is a major health risk
My passion for helping others and being able to understand what they need,
want and what is bedt for their care. By putting them infront of my self and focused
on caring for them. My ability to interact with patients is exquistict.Also being able
to communicate with them and my interest in the medical field intrigues me to
become a nurse
You have to have a minium of c+ or higher in Biology 11 or 12, Physics 11or 12, any
math 11 or 12 and English 11 or 12
13.
Working conditions:
Constantly on call and working dreadful long hours and the exposure to all
diseases are quite dangerous for the worker since being care takers of those
patients. Also cleaning up after patients and having the abilitly to tolerate it.
13.
Typical hours of work: 37-40 hours a week
14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation: Once again the
want to help others but this job would a closer reach to the patient
15.
What are the Future Trends of this occupation:_The future trends upcoming is
the use of electronic health records keeping it easier to find patients files other than
sorting through tons of files filled with paper.Also lifts and smart beds are looking to
become bigger which help with a safer routine and making everything just more
effiecient. Patients and staff identification systems are being implementing to help
with the mix ups with patients. The palm vein technology, eyescans and microchips
are to help identify both patients and professionals
16.
1. They are key members of the interdisciplinary health care teams
2. Ability to handle high levels of stress dealing with emergencies and medical
conditions.
Trades Career
Name: Heena
Career Name: Industrial Electrician
1.
Education required and or recommendations: An apprenticeship in

industrial electrician program.
2.
Suggested Post Secondary Institutions:BCIT
3.
Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years )$:5,635.80
4.
Salary Range: $43754-95171
5.
Job Description: Install of electrical devices and components found in
industrial settings.
6.
86000
BC
7.
8.
Employment prospects:_Many businesses demand
1.installer-maintainer, railway signal

2.electrician, mill / mine / plant
3. electrician, ship / shipyard
9. Skills or characteristics required:__Reading since you will have to read

multiple manuals, communication skills are required since you will discussing the
cost and what is wrong with items. Also the ability to work with others cooparately
is required
10. Disadvantages of Occupation: Long and irregular hours, also 97.1% of

employees are men leaving only 2.9 being women
The ability to pick up quick on building and repairing would help me succeed in
this career.
High school graduation, Academic Math 11 minium C, English 12 ,and physics 11
13.
Working conditions:
Electricians must be able to stand for long periods of time and work in cramped or
uncomfortable positions. They are employed in manufacturing plants and use
protective equipment to avoid common hazards, such as safety belts, protective
glasses and hard hats.
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
13.
Typical hours of work: 40 hour weeks
14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation:__The
affordability for schooling
15.
What are the Future Trends of this occupation: No trends could be found
16.
1. read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code
specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment

installations
2.install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch
boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting
fixtures and other electrical components
Non Educational paths. If you dont plan on going on to post secondary training you
can chose a career path from the following site in addition to a trade and a
traditional career.
Go to
Take the try a web version tests.
Career two
Name: ________________________________
Career Name:___________________________
1.
Education required and or recommendations:_____________________________
2.
Suggested Post Secondary Institutions:__________________________________
3.
Cost of Training in Canadian ( full program cost for all years ) $:____________
4.
Salary Range:______________________________________________________
5.
Job Description:____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
6.
____________________________________BC
7.
8.
Employment prospects:______________________________________________
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________
9. Skills or characteristics required:_______________________________________

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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10. Disadvantages of Occupation:________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________
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13.
Working conditions:
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
13.
Typical hours of work: ______________________________________________
14.
Describe what has influenced your choice of this
occupation:___________________
__________________________________________________________________
15.
What are the Future Trends of this occupation:___________________________

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
16.
1.________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
Step 3
POST SECONDARY APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT
Name: Heena sidhu
Date:___________________
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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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Post Secondary Institution: California Polytechnic State University

Where is the Location of the Campus: San Luis Obispo, California
What is the Address: San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, United States
Phone Number: 805.756.2311
Fax Number: 805.756.5400
Email Address: addmissions@calpoly.edu
Website Address: www.calpoly.edu
First Program Applied for: Kinesiology
What is the Cost of the Application Fee:$55.00USD
Attach a Copy of the Application:
Second Choice
1.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Post Secondary Institution:UBCO__________________________

Where is the Location of the Campus: Okanagan
What is the Address:3333 University Way, Kelowna BC Canada V1V 1V7
Fax Number: 250.807.8552
Email Address:recruitment.ok@ubc.ca
Website Address: http://ok.ubc.ca/about.html
First Program Applied for: Human Kinetics
9 What is the Cost of the Application Fee:$65.50

Third Choice
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Post Secondary Institution: Langara College

Where is the Location of the Campus:Vancouver
What is the Address:100 west 49th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Y 2Z6
Fax Number:604.323.5555
Email Address: geninfo@langara.bc.ca
Website Address:www.langara.ca
First Program Applied for: Nursing
9 What is the Cost of the Application Fee:$40
What is PAS BC?________________________________________________________
Step 4
1)
HAND IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:

a)
3 Completed career research info sheets (1 for each career)
b)
Your Top 10 and Top 40 lists
c)
All of your research papers (from both career cruising and
careerinsite websites)
CAREER RESEARCH WEBSITES

Web Site Address
Site Name
Purpose of Site
www.aiabc.com
Aerospace Industry
Aerospace
Careers
www.driveabus.ca
Bus Industry
Bus Industry
Careers
www.canadiancareers.com
Careers in Canada
Career
Exploration
www.canlearn.ca
Government of
Canada
Career
Exploration
www.careers.ca
Careers
Job Search Skills
www.schoolfinder.com/careers
Schoolfinder
Career
Exploration
www.vector.cfee.org
Vector
Career
Exploration
www.ces.bc.ca
Career Education Soc.
Career
Exploration
www.nextsteps.org
Next Steps
Career
Exploration
www.careerpathsonline.com
Career Paths
Career
Exploration
www.workfutures.bc.ca
Work Futures
Career
Exploration
www.bccassn.com
BC Construction Assn.
Construction
Careers
www.roadbuilders.bc.ca
BC Roadbuilders
Construction
Careers
www.bcfilm.iondesign.ca
BC Film Industry
Film Industry
Careers
www.itabc.ca
Industry Training
Authority
Trades Careers
www.jobfutures.ca
Canada Job Futures
Market research
site
www.workfutures.bc.ca
BC Job Futures
Market research
site
www.workinfonet.bc.ca
Work Infonet
Market research
site
www.beyourownboss.org
Be Your Own Boss
Self Employment
www.wd.gc.ca
Western
Diversification
Self Employment
www.youth.gc.ca
Youth Link
Self-Employment
www.success.bc.ca/yep
BC Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
www.communityfutures.ca/
BC Small business
Entrepreneurship
www.cybf.ca
Canada Youth
Business
Entrepreneurship
www.asttbc.org
Applied Science Tech.
Technology
Careers
www.cthrb.ca
Canadian Technology
Technology
Careers
www.workdestinations.org
Work Destinations
Trades Careers
www.opportunityknocks.ca
Opportunity Knocks
Trades/Apprentic
es
www.skilledtrades.ca
Skilled Trades
Trades Careers
www.youthpath.ca
Government of
Canada
Youth
Employment
www.monster.ca
Monster
Career Search
www.destination2020.ca
Destination 2020
Career Search
Narrow your career list to a few good choices. Each career should have a detailed list of
skills needed, as well as degrees, diplomas, certificates, volunteer or relevant experience
etc. Next, research the schools or organizations that offer the particular
program of study needed. Find out the entrance requirements or prerequisites. Finally,
call prospective employers within the industry you are researching and ask what they
look for in their employees and if they prefer to hire students from a particular school or
program.

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CAREER RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT GUIDE

Planning 10 Career research project

Begin to answer the questions, there are 4 groups of questions. Group 1 is 39

Planning 10 Career research project

Planning your career.

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Planning 10 Career research project

Answer the following for EACH of the three careers.

Name: Heena Sidhu

Suggested Post Secondary Institutions:__________________________________

Salary Range:$32681 C$221471

Employment prospects: Job growth estimated to go up 25%

Planning 10 Career research project

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

9. Skills or characteristics required:

10. Disadvantages of Occupation:_

Typical hours of work: 58 hours/week

Describe what has influenced your choice of this occupation

Career Name: Nurse

Suggested Post Secondary Institutions:_University of Fraser Valley UFV

or Canada (circle one)

Employment prospects: job growth estimated to be 18% from 2012-2022

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

9. Skills or characteristics required: Passion to care for others and communication

Planning 10 Career research project

Typical hours of work: 37-40 hours a week

Education required and or recommendations: An apprenticeship in

Suggested Post Secondary Institutions:BCIT

Salary Range: $43754-95171

or Canada (circle one)

Planning 10 Career research project

Employment prospects:_Many businesses demand

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

1.installer-maintainer, railway signal

9. Skills or characteristics required:__Reading since you will have to read

10. Disadvantages of Occupation: Long and irregular hours, also 97.1% of

Planning 10 Career research project

Typical hours of work: 40 hour weeks

specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment

Planning 10 Career research project

Take the try a web version tests.

Education required and or recommendations:_____________________________

Suggested Post Secondary Institutions:__________________________________

Planning 10 Career research project

or Canada (circle one)

Related Jobs (list at least 3)

9. Skills or characteristics required:_______________________________________

Planning 10 Career research project

10. Disadvantages of Occupation:________________________________________

Planning 10 Career research project

Typical hours of work: ______________________________________________

What are the Future Trends of this occupation:___________________________

POST SECONDARY APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT

Name: Heena sidhu

Post Secondary Institution: California Polytechnic State University

Post Secondary Institution:UBCO__________________________