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Guadalupe Hernandez
Marxhausen
EDUC 1300
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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. Business Administration, Human Resource Specialist.

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.ipma-hr.org/

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?

HR News February 2018

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.
Business Administration
b. Identify a specific position or title in the field/discipline (for example, an elementary
school teacher or body work repair mechanic).
Human Resources
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).
Training and Development Specialist
Public Relations Specialist

5. Knowledge /Training:
a. List the minimum education required
Bachelors Degree

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?
SHRM Certified Professional

c. List the majority of the skills needed to be successful in this job.
Communication skills, Decision Making Skills, Detail Oriented, Interpersonal Skills.

d. How many years of experience are required to work in this career?
May require some experience, you can gain experience as a Human resource assistant,

in customer service or other related jobs.

6. Salary/Earnings:
a. List the hiring (starting) salary range. (Use current position listing or job boards.)
$34,770 is the lowest making
b. What is the average salary (not the highest) ?
$59,180 is the median salary

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.
It is projected to grow 7% within 10 years, which is as fast as the average for all
occupations
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.
In Texas 47,780 jobs available.
c. Can this an international career choice? Explain why or why not. Do YOU want to work
internationally, and if so, why?
It could be, but I wouldn’t be interested in working internationally I would
much more prefer to stay close to home.

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?)
Human resources specialists are often trained in all human resources disciplines and
perform tasks throughout all areas of the department. They consult with employers to
identify employment needs. They interview applicants about experience, education and
skills. They contact references and do background checks. In addition to recruiting and
placing workers, human resources specialists help guide employees through all human

resources procedures and answer questions about policies. They sometimes administer
benefits, process payroll, and handle any associated questions or problems, although many
specialists may focus more on strategic planning and hiring instead of administrative duties.
They also ensure that all human resources functions comply with federal, state, and local
regulations.

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.
ISFJ
ii. Explain what your initials mean
Introversion, Sensing, Feeling, Judgement
iii. Explain how those initials match or do not match your career choice.
These initials do match my career choice because I am working with people so I need
to know how to be considerate to others and be really dedicated to work.
b. Why is this career significant to you? Why did you choose to go into this career? What
inspired you? Well I am a manager at a retail store now and I deal with a lot of different
people and it has helped me grow as a person and see different perspectives from different
sides, and this career choice allows me to work and engage more with others and help me
grow more as a person and as a boss.
c. Describe how and why or why not this assignment altered or completely changed your
career path. It altered it, helped me look more into it and gained more very useful
information about the job.

10. Please add all works cited entries for information you collected for this worksheet.
Sources might include:
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. Business Administration

2. What is the title of the position? Human Resources Specialist

3. With what company/organization is this position? Apache Industrial Services
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. 250 Assay St Houston TX 77044

4. a. What education/training is required for this position? Bachelor’s degree in business administration
b. Describe your plans to accomplish your education/training. AAS in Business Administration Human

Resource Major to get into the job field, the bachelors in Business Administration

5. a. How many years of previous experience are needed? 5+years
b. Describe your plans to gain the experience you need. Start off as an Hr. Assistant Learn about the job,

gain experience and work my way up.

6. a. What specific skills required for this position? Strong professional written and verbal communication.
Detail oriented, organized solution focused, able to multitask, team player and bilingual.

b. Describe your plans to develop these skills. Work with others, work on verbal skills.

7. Does the position list a salary, and if so…
a. What is the range?$34,770-$59,180
b. What is the starting salary?$34,770
b. What is the average salary? $59,180

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. My personal strengths that I see in myself would be, I’m a very patient person, and I believe that’s a
good quality that way I won’t pop off on someone. My second quality would be my customer service skills.
Meaning I am good talking with people. I have practiced a lot on how to work with others and I believe I get
better and better each day. I also like to be very organized which is a good skill, I won’t have everything all
over the place. I like to have everything in its specific place, or when I’m writing something I like to color
coordinate things. I believe these three are some good qualities.

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. One of my biggest weaknesses is I get distracted really easily. I can
be doing one thing at a moment and then be doing something totally different the next. I have actually been
working on this weakness and I think I’m getting better at not getting so distracted. Another one of my
weakness would be that I feel like I’m to nice I let things slide by a lot, and I feel like if I continue to let stuff
pass by people will take advantage and not pay so much attention to me.

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 know you needed some experience in this job field but I didn’t know you
needed a lot of experience so I better start gaining experience now.

11. Describe how certain you now are about pursuing a position in this career. I’m very certain
12. Cite all the sources below in MLA format from which you obtained this information.

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.
2______ Writing concisely 2______Forecasting, predicting
3______ Listening attentively 1______Creating ideas
2______ Expressing ideas 2______Identifying problems
1______ Facilitating group discussion 2______Imagining alternatives
2______ Providing appropriate feedback 2______Identifying resources
2______ Negotiating 2______Gathering information
2______ Perceiving nonverbal messages 2______Solving problems
3______ Persuading 3______Setting goals
2______ Reporting information 2______Extracting important information
3______ Describing feelings 2______Defining needs
2______ Interviewing 2 ______ Analyzing
2______ Editing 1______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 3 ______ Cooperating
3______ Listening 2______Enforcing policies
3______ Conveying feelings 3______Being punctual
3______ Providing support for others 3______Managing time
3______ Motivating 3______Attending to detail
3______ Sharing credit 3______Meeting goals
2______ Counseling 2______Enlisting help
3______ Cooperating 3______Accepting responsibility
3______ Delegating with respect 3______Setting and meeting deadlines
3______ Representing others 3 ______ Organizing
3______ Perceiving feelings, situations 2______Making decisions
2______ 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 skills ____________________
3______ Handling details 2______ Excellent judgement_____________________
3______ Coordinating tasks 3______ Sensible, honest ethics ___________________
3______ Managing groups 2______ Great negotiation skills___________________
2______ Delegating responsibility 2______ Strong multitasking ideas _________________
3______ Teaching _______ ______________________________________
3______ Coaching _______ ______________________________________
2______ Counseling _______ ______________________________________
2______ Promoting change _______ ______________________________________
3______ Selling ideas or products _______ ______________________________________
2______ Decision making with others
2______ Managing conflict

Ways I can develop my skills (REQUIRED SECTION):

Learn how to multitask more, practice on focusing more on certain things to be able to make the correct judgement. _____

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Guadalupe Hernandez
Marxhausen
EDUC 1300
26 April 2018

My Career

My goal is to major in Business Administration, and become a human resource manager.
At first I wanted to become a teacher, but after a while I started thinking "do I really want to be
at a school almost everyday ?" and the answer was no. I was lost for a while and really did not
know what to go for. But then I started thinking and realizing I work with a lot of people
everyday, I'm in management in retail which means I deal with a lot of problems and concerns .
So I started doing some research and finally I found it! Human Resources, why hadn't I thought
of it sooner I asked myself but better late then never right. I think me working with people now is
what encouraged me to continue working with people but in a higher level. I love working with
others, I love making people happy. Happy people make me happy. My DWYA results , match
my career choice. It considers me to being friendly, considerate and concerned with how others
feel, and work devotedly to meet obligations. I don't mean to brag or anything but that is much
like me. I tend to care more about others than myself. I feel like I already knew most of the stuff
about working with Human Resources before I did my research.

To become a Human resource specialist I must need at least my bachelors degree,
although some places might require a master degree. Some places might require up to 5 years in

related management experience. To be able to work in HR I believe one must be caring , patient
and kind to people. One must be good at problem solving. One must be considerate of other
people.

A typical day for a Human Resource Manager will involve different types of task,
meetings and responsibilities. HR managers are involved with the employees ,,the training,
employee benefits and other legal meanings. HR managers begin by checking emails or any
messages left because they are responsible for urgent problems. HR managers go throughout
their day by their scheduled meetings and appointments. Also every HR manager must make
sure that their company is following with local ,state and, federal laws. In order to become a HR
manager one must first become a specialist or and assistant and work their way up . I honestly
think I would really like this career choice.

For this career I plan on first completing my associate degree in Business Administration
and then transfer to The University Of Houston and work towards my bachelors degree. I must
work on my people skills and continue being open minded and gentle with others .