K*NAV (KUDER) CAREER RESEARCH

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Choose Occupations Suggested by Assessment Results
Choose 2 different Occupationsfrom the list to research (notice there is more than one page to choose from)
Choose careers that have both interests & skills marked
Changing the education level changes the choices on the list.
Complete the two columns below with your research information
Veterinarians
Occupation 1

5 Tasks done
1. Treat animals for health care and injuries
2.
Prescribe medication, set broken bones, and bandage wounds.
3.
Examine animals to determine what is wrong
4.
Give animals shots to prevent various diseases.
5.
Train and supervise workers who handle and care for animals.

Working
Conditions
(read below
tasks)
Education &
Experience

1.
Work areas are generally noisy and working with frightened animals may lead to getting
bitten, kicked, or scratched.
2.
Work hours are generally long and most veterinarians work more than 40 hours a week, which
includes evenings and weekends
A masters degree, and in most cases state licensure, is the minimum formal education
required for this occupation.

SalaryArkansas
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SalaryNational
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Outlook--% increase
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$143,240

3 Related
Occupations

Surgeons
Chiropractors
Orthodontists
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive
amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out

Interests & Work

Values for Career

$83,460
$50,340

$157,390
$87,590
$52,530
9% increase

problems mentally. Occupations that satisfy this O*NET work value of "Achievements" are
results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of
accomplishment. The corresponding Kuder Work Value is Accomplishment.

Occupation 2

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

5 Tasks done
1.
Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, and drug problems.
2.
Evaluate individuals to determine what the nature of their problem is.
3.
Develop treatment goals and target dates for accomplishing them.
4.
Work with insurance companies to obtain authorizations for sessions.
5.
Determine a plan of treatment for the individual.

Working
Conditions
(read below
tasks)
Education &
Experience
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SalaryNational
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3 Related
Occupations

Interests & Work

Values for Career

1.
Work areas are usually well-lit, comfortable, and private
2.
Self-employed counselors can set their own hours, while those that work for clinics usually
work 40 hours a week
A masters degree, and in most cases state licensure, is the minimum formal education
required for this occupation.
$80,350
$36,360
$22,400
$61,420
$39,270
$25,310

22% increase
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors Bright Outlook
Social and Human Service Assistants Bright Outlook
Mental Health Counselors Bright Outlook
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people.
These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. Occupations that
satisfy this O*NET work value of "Relationship" allow employees to provide service to others
and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. The corresponding Kuder
Work Value is Workplace.