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Laryssa Olivares
Professor Marxhausen

EDUC 1300
3 May 2018
Career Exploration Portfolio

Career Research Worksheet

This worksheet is about the career field as a whole. For example, you are researching
“education” and not second grade science teacher.

Please add spacing to this document and type your answers under the questions below. Be sure to highlight
your answers in yellow so I can identify your information quickly.

1. What is your intended career? If you are not sure of a career right now, choose one of interest
to explore.
Recording Artist

2. Find a professional website for your career. You can find this on the OOH (Occupational
Outlook Handbook). Go to the “more info” tab and then click on the name of a professional
website for that career. The OOH is NOT the professional website for a specific career. What is
the name of the website? Please provide the link here. As a last resort, if you cannot find a
professional website on the OOH, you may find a professional website sometimes by using
google. (Please show me first in class if you had to use google.)
https://www.narip.com/what-we-do/

3. Using the OOH (“more info” tab), a professional website specific to your career, or the library
database, find one professional/academic journal (something that comes out periodically either
in print or web form) related to your career. What is the name of the journal?

http://arpjournal.com/

4. Field/discipline:
a. Identify the career field/discipline. For example, if the career is a teacher then the field
is education or if the career is mechanic then the field is automotive industry.
Music
b. Identify a specific position or title in the field/discipline (for example, an elementary
school teacher or body work repair mechanic).
Recording Artist
c. Identify two related positions in a similar or related field/discipline in which you may be
interested (for example, a day care worker and college instructor or machine repair and
certified dealer service manager).
Producer, Audio Engineer

5. Knowledge /Training:

a. List the minimum education required
None, can be self-taught.

b. List any required certifications or licenses. How often do you have to renew the
certification or license? How many hours of continuing education units (CEU) do you have
to obtain each year to keep that certification or license?
No licenses or certifications required, only renewal of computer tech programs needed.

c. List the majority of the skills needed to be successful in this job.
Musically Inclined, Disciplined, Working well with others, attention to detail, creativity

d. How many years of experience are required to work in this career?
None required but the more you have the better you are.

6. Salary/Earnings:
a. List the hiring (starting) salary range. (Use current position listing or job boards.)
$26.84 an hour
b. What is the average salary (not the highest) ?
$26.84 an hour

7. Future of this career:
a. What is the job outlook for this career? In other words, is this in a growing area? Explain
the growth or decline (in numbers) of this particular career.

Employment of musicians and singers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as
fast as the average for all occupations. Growth will be due to increases in demand for musical
performances. However, there will be tough competition for jobs because of the large number of
people who are interested in becoming musicians and singers.

b. List the availability of this career in the market area of Houston, and Texas in general,
and/or other states in which you are interested in working. Availability is not as high as it
could be in Texas but is much higher in states like Tennessee, NY and California, as I would
have predicted.

c. Can this be an international career choice? Explain why or why not. Do YOU want to work
internationally, and if so, why?
Absolutely, music is an international art. I would love to be well known over sea’s and be
able to live a normal life here in the states, since fame is a part that may or may not come
with the job.

8. Daily Activities:
a. What do people in this field or job do? In at least 10 complete sentences in your own
words, (not a list) describe a typical day for this position. Be very specific and thorough.
(For example, for a teacher you do not want to JUST say that a teacher teaches students all
day. WHAT does that look like? What else does a teacher do?)
A typical day in this position would start off with hot tea and a devotional in order to get my
head right and be in a peaceful space. These practices as a person are important to a song

writer as being at peace is vital in being able to focus in on and release creativity. After a
peaceful start to the day a recording artist would do yoga or go on a hike or to the gym, as
being physically in shape and having cardiovascular stamina is important when performing
on stage. This is also important for breath support when singing. A recording artist may go
to see their own vocal coach in order to get their voice warmed up, practice breath support
or whatever set of songs they may be preparing to perform. Along with their vocal coach, a
recording artist would also have a choreography session with their choreographer or stage
performance coach in order to go over any dancing or staging for upcoming shows. If the
artist is planning to perform with a band then they would meet and rehearse with band
members/musicians. A recording artist would take the time to meet with their manager/
team members to brain storm and execute things on the business side of their career such
as the marketing and distribution of their music. A recording artist would end their day with
a long studio session whether it be to write or record vocals or both.

9. Career and you (in complete sentences):
a. How does this career align to your interests and personality? Use your Do What You Are
results to justify your alignment.
i. List your four initials. ENFP
ii. Explain what your initials mean? I am warmly enthusiastic, high-spirited, ingenious,
and imaginative. Able to do almost anything that interests them. Quick with a
solution for any difficulty and ready to help anyone with a problem.
iii. Explain how those initials match or do not match your career choice. These initals
match my career choice as a singer/songwriter because I use my imagination a lot to
write and help other people in songwriting and by putting out music they can relate
to.
b. Why is this career significant to you? Why did you choose to go into this career? What
inspired you? I have been singing since I came out of the womb.
c. Describe how and why or why not this assignment altered or completely changed your
career path.
This assignment did not alter my career path as I have chosen a crazy one, or better yet, it
chose me, and I cannot be moved.

10. Please add all works cited entries for information you collected for this worksheet.
Sources might include:
NARIP Website (https://www.narip.com/what-we-do/)
ARP Journal (http://arpjournal.com/)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/ooh/)
Texas Workforce Commission http://www.twc.state.tx.us/
My Next Move https://www.mynextmove.org/
America’s Career Info Net http://www.jobbankinfo.org
O*NET http://online.onetcenter.org
USA Jobs http://usajobs.gov/
Dictionary of Occupational Titles http://www.occupationalinfo.org
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center http://www.careercornerstone.org

…and any other professional websites or databases suggested by a librarian, professor or career
counselor

NO Wikipedia 

Job Analysis Worksheet

This worksheet is about a very particular type of job in your career field as a whole. For
example, you are researching high school biology teacher and NOT “education” as a whole
career.

Please type your answers under the questions below.

Using the internet or other sources indicated on the list provided by your instructor, librarian, or career
counselor look for a specific job posting in the area of the state or country in which you want to work. List
that job posting as one of your sources in MLA format. Make a screenshot of the job posting to turn in with
this worksheet. Use the job posting to answer the following questions.

1. What is your intended career? If you are not sure of a career right now, choose one of interest to explore.
Audio Engineer

2. What is the title of the position?
Audio Engineer

3. With what company/organization is this position?
Freelance

Where is this position located? Try to find a position in the area of the state or country where you actually
think you will be working.
Los Angeles, California

4. a. What education/training is required for this position?
Audio Engineering and Software Skills and Radio Broadcasting knowledge.

b. Describe your plans to accomplish your education/training.
Obtaining an Associate of Science in Audio Production and a Bachelors in Marketing.

5. a. How many years of previous experience are needed?
None, but experience is preferred.

b. Describe your plans to gain the experience you need.
Getting associates in audio production at HCC and continuing on to UH to obtain Bachelors of Business
marketing.

6. a. What specific skills required for this position?
Knowledge of Audio Software such as Protools and Music Master, Knowledge of MS-Office and Broadcast
Communication.

b. Describe your plans to develop these skills.
I plan to develop these skills solely through the schooling I will forgo in order to obtain my degree in this
desired area of study.

7. Does the position list a salary, and if so… (N/A)
a. What is the range?
b. What is the starting salary?
b. What is the average salary?

8. What are three STRENGTHS (skills, knowledge and personal qualities) that you currently possess that can
help you be successful in this position? In at least 5 sentences, describe why these are strengths to this
position.
I currently possess great personal interaction skills, music knowledge and personal management skills. If I
were to seek out this position I would be required to interact not only with my co-workers but with listeners of
the radio station. I know that my people interaction skills would benefit me in this area. I can effectively
communicate with others by being well spoken and friendly. My music knowledge of all genres will be a
strength in this position considering it is all music based and revolving around current releases. My personal
management skills will be helpful in this position as I am given the freedom to carry out my tasks without
being micro managed.
9. What are three WEAKNESSES (personal traits that you currently lack) that can hamper or prevent your
success in this position? In at least 5 sentences, describe why these are weaknesses for this position AND how
you will improve upon these weaknesses.
Currently my weaknesses that would prevent my success in this position is my lack of knowledge in ProTools,
my lack of experience in the radio industry and my lack of knowledge in Music Master databases. I will need
thorough knowledge of Protools software in order to be successful in any area musically. In this specific
position, lack of radio knowledge would hinder my success in the way of my needing to learn the ins and outs
of how this side of the industry is run. I have zero knowledge of the Music Master programs and this would
hinder me greatly, as I would be required to utilize these programs for daily tasks without supervision or
guidance.

10. Describe the interesting facts did you discover about this career that you did not know before. (“There are
none” is not an acceptable answer.)
I did not realize that radio stations distribute playlists to major record labels.

11. Describe how certain you now are about pursuing a position in this career.
I am a bit uncertain that this particular area of the music field would be my cup of tea as I prefer to be more so
on the creative side of things than the technical.
12. Cite all the sources below in MLA format from which you obtained this information.

Zip Recruiter. “Intern, Music Programming - LA - Part-Time Job in Los Angeles, CA at Sirius XM Radio Inc.” ZipRecruiter, 24
Feb. 2018,
www.ziprecruiter.com/ojob/c0992392aa24efb7293fca51b9c56b84?mid=278&source=directemployersassociation_cpc.

Transferable Skills

As you begin your job search, it is important that you know your own qualifications. Over the years you
have developed many skills from coursework, extracurricular activities and your total life experiences.
If you have researched topics and written, and edited and presented papers for classes, you have used
skills which are not limited to any one academic discipline or knowledge area, but are transferable to
many occupations. A prospective employer expects you to be able to apply the skills you have learned
in college to the work environment.

Below is a list of five broad skill areas which are divided into more specific, skills. Rate the skills

indicating your ability in each area.

0 = no ability 2 = some ability

1 = enough ability to get by with help from others 3 = strong ability

Communication Research & Planning

The skillful expression, transmission and interpretation of The search for specific knowledge and the ability to
knowledge and ideas. conceptualize future needs and solutions for meeting
3______ Speaking effectively those needs.
3______ Writing concisely 2______Forecasting, predicting
3______ Listening attentively 3______Creating ideas
3______ Expressing ideas 3______Identifying problems
3______ Facilitating group discussion 3______Imagining alternatives
3______ Providing appropriate feedback 3______Identifying resources
2______ Negotiating 3______Gathering information
3______ Perceiving nonverbal messages 3______Solving problems
3______ Persuading 3______Setting goals
3______ Reporting information 3______Extracting important information
3______ Describing feelings 3______Defining needs
3______ Interviewing 2 ______ Analyzing
3______ Editing 2______Developing evaluation strategies

Human Relations Work Survival

The use of interpersonal skills for resolving conflict, The day-to-day skills which assist in promoting effective

relating to and helping people. production and work satisfaction.

2______ Developing rapport 2______Implementing decisions
3______ Being Sensitive 2 ______ Cooperating
3______ Listening 2______Enforcing policies
3______ Conveying feelings 2______Being punctual
3______ Providing support for others 2______Managing time
3______ Motivating 2______Attending to detail
3______ Sharing credit 3______Meeting goals
3______ Counseling 2______Enlisting help
3______ Cooperating 3______Accepting responsibility
3______ Delegating with respect 2______Setting and meeting deadlines
3______ Representing others 3 ______ Organizing
3______ Perceiving feelings, situations 2______Making decisions
3______ Asserting

Organization, Management & Leadership Career Specific (REQUIRED SECTION)

The ability to supervise, direct and guide individuals and The specific skills required for an entry-level job in my

groups in the completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals. chosen career. See job posting for ideas.

2______ Initiating new ideas 3______ communication_________________________
3______ Handling details 3______ multitasking ___________________________
3______ Coordinating tasks 3______ attention to detail ______________________
3______ Managing groups 3______ affective listener ________________________
3______ Delegating responsibility 3______ Patient________________________________
3______ Teaching 3______ Tedious Worker ________________________
3______ Coaching 3______ Passionate_____________________________
3______ Counseling 3______ Music Knowledgeable ___________________
3______ Promoting change 3______ Musical Ear ____________________________
3______ Selling ideas or products 3______ Pro Tools Efficient_______________________
3______ Decision making with others
3______ Managing conflict

Ways I can develop my skills (REQUIRED SECTION):

I can certainly develop my skills by stretching myself beyond me perceived capabilities in each and every job and real life

situation in which I come across with opportunity to better myself and the way I work with others. ____________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Laryssa Olivares
EDUC 1300
Professor Marxhausen
26 April 2018

Career Exploration
As opposed to me choosing a career in the music industry, I feel like music chose me. I
basically came out of the womb singing and have not shut up since. I am absolutely fascinated
with and desire the knowledge of every facet and aspect of the creation of music. I was
classically trained in vocal and took both Choir and Musical Theatre throughout middle and high
school. I have now been a recording artist and song writer for about five years and in my pursuit
to become a well-rounded artist I plan to go to audio engineering school. I will learn about the
technical creative side of recording, production and even live sound. I believe this will make me
more of an entity as an artist because even if I do not always engineer my own recording sessions
I will have the ability to easily articulate what I want things to sound like to the engineer that I
am working with at the time. This will ultimately give me more creative control over my music.
My Do What You Are results revealed that I am warmly enthusiastic, high-spirited, ingenious,
and imaginative, able to do almost anything that interests me and quick with a solution for any
difficulty and ready to help anyone with a problem. These initials match my career choice as a
singer/songwriter because I use my imagination a lot to write and help other people in
songwriting and help listeners by putting out music they can relate to. After further researching
the career positions available to audio engineers I came across their place in radio. I did not
realize that radio stations distribute playlists to major record labels which I learned through
looking into audio engineering tasks when paired with radio.

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For a recording artist and audio engineer, no education or certificate is necessarily
required as many people in this field are self-taught. However Audio Engineering and Software
Skills and Radio Broadcasting knowledge are necessary if I want to get a job that is solely audio
engineering in the area of radio. Obtaining an Associate of Science in Audio Production and a
Bachelors in Marketing would be ideal. Knowledge of Audio Software such as Protools and
Music Master, Knowledge of MS-Office and Broadcast Communication is required in order to
work as an audio engineer.

A typical day for a singer-songwriter recording artist would start off with hot tea and a
devotional in order to get my head right and be in a peaceful space. These practices as a person
are important to a song writer as being at peace is vital in being able to focus in on and release
creativity. After a peaceful start to the day a recording artist would do yoga or go on a hike or to
the gym, as being physically in shape and having cardiovascular stamina is important when
performing on stage. This is also important for breath support when singing. A recording artist
may go to see their own vocal coach in order to get their voice warmed up, practice breath
support or whatever set of songs they may be preparing to perform. Along with their vocal
coach, a recording artist would also have a choreography session with their choreographer or
stage performance coach in order to go over any dancing or staging for upcoming shows. If the
artist is planning to perform with a band then they would meet and rehearse with band
members/musicians. A recording artist would take the time to meet with their manager/ team
members to brain storm and execute things on the business side of their career such as the
marketing and distribution of their music. A recording artist would end their day with a long 8
hour studio session whether it be to write or record vocals or both. This would begin around 7pm
and end towards 3am. For a singer-songwriter I can focus on a career in songwriting, writing for

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not only myself but other artists. I can also go the audio engineering route, engineering sessions
for other artists and mixing music or I could focus solely on being a singer recording artist. I
think I will love the fact that I am doing what I love and have the ability to touch other people’s
lives and hearts through expressing my own personal life experiences in a healthy positive way
that other people may be able to relate to. The only part of this career I think I could possible end
up disliking is being forced to be away from my family for extended periods of time like if I
went on tour.

I plan on getting an Associates in audio production at HCC and continuing on to UH to
obtain my Bachelors of Business marketing. Since my knowledge as a recording artist has
already been obtained through years of experience I believe these diplomas will make me more
of an entity in adding to my arsenal of skills as a recording artist, engineer and business woman
in the music industry. This career is more of a self-employed freelance type of field but signing
to a major label is an option. Some of the main major labels are Atlantic, Sony, Def Jam, Capitol
Records, Universal, and RCA. Essentially, these labels would act as my pocket book as an artist
by providing me with the budget I need in order to successfully create and market my music.

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WORK CITED

Zip Recruiter. “Intern, Music Programming - LA - Part-Time Job in Los Angeles, CA at
Sirius XM Radio Inc.” ZipRecruiter, 24 Feb. 2018,
www.ziprecruiter.com/ojob/c0992392aa24efb7293fca51b9c56b84?mid=278&source=directempl
oyersassociation_cpc.

“What We Do.” What We Do | NARIP, www.narip.com/what-we-do/.

“Record Production.” Journal on the Art of Record Production, arpjournal.com/.

“Home : Occupational Outlook Handbook:” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics, 13 Apr. 2018, www.bls.gov/ooh/.