US D 1.6/2:AR 5/11 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Learning About Yourself 2 The Interest-Finder 3 Skills and Abilities 20 Work Values 22 Learning About Careers and the World of Work 23 Educational Opportunities 24 Types of Employers 26 Career Information Resources 27 T he OCCU-FIND 28 Next Steps 46 Wrap-Up 49 Interest-Finder™is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Defense . Copyrig ht © 1995 by the U.S. Department of Defense. All rights reserved. The RIASEC Hexagon is a regis tered tradema k of John R. Holland, Ph .D. The photographs in this guide were obtained from the DoD Joint Combat Camera Center and various Published by the U.S. Department of Defense, Washington , DC . Responsibility for the research and development of the DoD Student Testing Prog ram resides with the Defense Manpower Data Center, DoD Center-Monterey Bay, 400 Gigling Road , Seaside, California , 93955-6771. Additional copies of this publication may be obtained from HQ USMEPCOM, 2834 Green Bay Road , North Chicago , Illinois, commercial photo collections, including PhotoDisc, Inc. 60064-3094 Exploring Careers: The ASVAB Career Exploration Guide Introduction What does the future hold for you? Our world is changing faster than ever before . New technologies are affecting every aspect of our lives-how we work, how we learn , how we communicate, and how we spend our spare time. With all these changes come new opportunities in education and the world of work. You have hundreds of choices available to you , so it is important to spend some time investigating the different options . Regardless of where you are in your career decision-making process, you can start takin g steps now toward find ing a career that's right for you. Th is guide was des igned to help you begin exploring careers and planning for your future. ACTION STEPS: EXPLORE: Learn about yourself and the world of work . PLAN: Find out what you need to do to meet your career goals. DO: Start taking steps now toward getting the skills and qualifications you need. I'm pretty much undecided right now about what to do after high school, so I'd like to know what my options are. I think I'd like to go into health care, and I want to find out what it takes to be a physician 's assistant or paramedic. Find out answers to these questions and more: How can I find out what my interests are? What if I don't have the skills now to get the j ob I want? How do I know if an occupation is likely to satisfy me? Where can I find information about the occupations that interest me? I'm interested in finding out about military careers. What can I do now while I'm still in school to help prepare for a career? Throughout this guide, you will see many profiles ofpeople. In most cases, thes e profiles have been created to represent individuals with different life experiences. In some cases, the profiles are based on real people although the names and photos may have been revised for privacy reasons . Learning About Yourself Many students try to make decisions about college or careers before they have real ly spent time thinking about their own interests , value s, tal ents , and abilities. The first step toward choosi ng or exploring a career is to spend some time finding out about you . Grades and test scores are only part of the picture . Many oth er factors are important in determinin g which occupations will bring you success and fulfillment. When making career plans , it is helpful to have a good understan ding of the things you do well and your likes , dislikes, goals , and life-style preferences . The first step toward finding a career is to spend some time finding out about you. Grades and test scores are only part of the picture. The ASVAB Career Exploration Guide will help you develop the necessary skills for learn ing more about yourself. It can hel p you identify your interests , clarify what is important to you, and bette r understand your abilities. Yo u can use these skills again and again as you explore different care er opportunities . Career planning is a lifelong process . Interests One way to understand yourse lf better is to start learning about your interests . Think of interests as activities and tasks you like to do or areas that raise your curiosity . What do you enjoy doing or would you like to do? Do you like to work on car engines? Perhaps you enjoy writing stories or drawing pictures . Do you prefer to work by yourself or as part of a team? Exploring your interests is helpful at the beginn ing of the career planning process ; knowing your interests can help you identify careers to investigate. Your work-related interests are also important to your career development and enjoyment of life . Working in an occupation that interests you makes it easier to work harder and advance in a career. One way to learn more about Knowing your primary your work-related interest areas can help interests is to take an interest inventory you determine career that measures your fields or occupations that interests in a variety are potentially satisfying. of activities. One such inventory is the lnterest-FinderTM , which is designed to help you identify your primary areas of interest by asking you about activities you like , training you might like to have , or occupations that interest you . The Interest-Finder measures you r level of interest in six primary areas : Realistic, Investigative , Artistic , Social , Enterprising , and Conventional . Knowing your primary interest areas can help you determine career fields or occupations that are potentially satisfying . Take the Interest-Finder to start identifying your interes ts. You can use your Interest-Finder results to explore occupations . lnterest-FinderM is a trademark of the U.S . Department of Defense . Interest-Finder Why take the Interest-Finder'? • The lnterest-Fin derwill help you identify your work-related interests-that is , activities yo u would enjoy. • Jobs also relate to interests-jobs involve sets of activities that can be grouped in the same way as your interests . • You are more likely to be satisfied in a job that "fits " with your interests . What you should know before taking the Interest-Finder The Interest-Finder is not a test like some others you have taken because it does not have rig ht or wrong answers. The inventory asks you questions about the kinds of activities you like or would like to do, training you might like to have , and occupations that interest you . This will help you identify your interests . • It will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete The Interest-Finder the Interest-Finder, but does not have right there is no time limit. or wrong answers. • Don 't rush. The exercise will be more helpful and enjoyable if you take your time . Have fun and enjoy it! But remember, read all of the instructions carefully before completing each section . IBEALISTIC People in REALISTIC occupations are interested in work that is practical and useful , that involves using machines or wor ing outdoors, and that may require using physical labor or one's hands. ACTIVITIES Take care of domestic animals © @ Apply wood stains and varnishes to furniture © @ Darken (b) for Lk e, Frame a house © @ if you like or woufd like to do this activity . Refinish the floor in a house Replace broken windows © © @ @ Darken @ for Dislike, if you do not like or would not like to do Connect a VCR Repair telephone lines Replace a watch batte ry © © © @ @ @ this activity , or if you Use a battery tester © @ are unsure. Drive a fire engine or ambulance © @ Drive a tractor © @ Operate a lawn mower © @ Operate timber and logging equipment © @ Repair broken locks © @ TRAINING Controlling garden pests © @ Darken (b) for Like, if you have had or would like to have an on-the-job training course or a class in this area. Planting or harvesting of farm crops Bookshelf construction Building a deck for a house Furniture repair Painting a house (interior or exterior) © © © © © @ @ @ @ @ Restoration of antique furniture © @ Darken @ for Dislike, Woodworking © @ if you would not lfke to have a training course or class in this area, or you are unsure. Installing fire alarms Installing telephones Repairing small home appliances Automobile tune -up © © © © @ @ @ @ OCCUPATIONS Farmer © @ Gardener © @ Darken (b) for L1ke , if you think you might like working in this occupation . Landscaper Tree trimmer House painter © © © @ @ @ Darken @ for Dislike , Wallpaper hanger (b) @ if you would not Nke Woodworking machine operator © @ working in this occupation , Computer repairer © @ or you are unsure . Telephone repairer © @ Television repairer © @ Emergency vehicle driver © @ Farm equ ipment mechanic © @ Industrial machinery mechanic © @ Plumber © @ Write the total number of your REALISTIC L.s in this box. You will need this score when you get to pages 10 , 12, and 13. .. NVESTIGATIVE People in INVESTIGATIVE occupations are usually interested in science and math and enjoy developing creative methods for solving problems. ACTIVITIES Examine the ruins of an ancient temple © @ Operate a computer to solve complex math problems © @ Darken CD for Like , Learn scientific ways to help protect the environme nt © @ if you like or would like Study how diseases are spread © @ to do this activity . Study marine life © @ Darken @ for Dislike, if you do not like or would not like to do Study plants under a microscope Study the ecosystem of a coral reef Study the effects of radiation on plants © © © @ @ @ this activity, or if you Find the area of a triangle © @ are unsure. Prove geometry theorems © @ Conduct research to improve solar power © @ Learn about chemical compounds © @ Study about new sources of energy © @ Stu dy chem ical reactions © @ TRAINING Conducting lab experiments © @ Darken CD for Like, if you have had or would like to have an on-the-job training course or a class in this area. Scientific methods Animal behavior in the wild Conducting biology experiments Diseases and their cures Animal anatomy © © © © © @ @ @ @ @ Algebra © @ Darken @ for Dislike, Geometry © @ if you would not like to Metric system © @ have a training course or class in this area, or you are unsure . Conducting chemistry experiments Conducting physics experiments Ope rating a telescope © © © @ @ @ OCCUPATIONS Computer scientist © @ Darken CD for Like, Nuclea r engi neer Experimental research worker © © @ @ if you think you might like working in this occupation . Med ical examiner Science laboratory assistant © © @ @ Darken @ for Dislike , if you would no t like Scie ntist Animal scientist © © @ @ working in this occupation , Ecolog ist © @ or you are unsure. Eye doctor © @ Mari ne biologist © @ Veterinarian © @ Earth scientist © @ Environmental research scientist © @ Geographer © @ Write the total number of your INVESTIGATIVE L.s in this box . .. You will need this score when you get to pages 10, 12, and 13. RTISTIC People in ARTISTIC occupations are interested in creating works of beauty such as art , literature , music, and dance. ACTIVITIES Design a set for a play © @ Write a story about my favorite hobby © @ Darken (b) for Like, Write script ideas for TV shows © @ if you like or would like to do this activity . Write short stories Conduct a symphony orchestra © © @ @ Darken @ for Dislike, if you do not like or would not like to do Identify different styles of music such as classical and rhythm &blues Play the organ for a choir Write musical jingles for television comme rcials © © © @ @ @ this activity, or if you Write the words for a song © @ are unsure. Join a local thea ter company © @ Direct a play © @ Create pottery © @ Make figures out of clay © @ Design toys for a manufacturer © @ TRAINING Creative writing © @ Darken (b) for Like, if you have had or would like to have an on-the-job training course or a class in this area. Scriptwriting Leading a band Music Piano Reading music © © © © © @ @ @ @ @ Acting © @ Darken @ for Dislike, Ballet © @ if you would not like to have a training course or class in this area, or you are unsure. Art history Cartooning Making puppets Sculpting © © © © @ @ @ @ OCCUPATIONS Magazine writer © @ Author © @ Darken (b) for Like, if you thin k you might like working in this occupation . Movie critic Guitarist Jazz musician © © © @ @ @ Darken @ for Dislike , Rock band singer © @ if you would not like Songwriter © @ working in this occupation , Circus performer © @ or you are unsure. Clown © @ Comedian © @ Puppeteer © @ Illustrator © @ Photojournalist © @ Portrait painter © @ Write the total number of your ARTISTIC L.s in this box. You will need this score when you get to pages 10, 12, and 13.-+ ....._______. (IOCIAL People i SOCIAL occupations enjoy having an impact on other people 's lives by helping, teaching , or counseling . ACTIVITIES Host social events © @ Belong to a student organization © @ Darken CD for Like, Work at a blood drive © @ if you like or would like Serve as a resident assistant in a college dormitory © @ to do this activity. Work as a camp counselor © @ Darken @ for Dislike, if you do not like or would not like to do Work as a student tour guide for my school Work in a health club Lead a group therapy session © © © @ @ @ this activity, or if you Volunteer for the Peace Corps © @ are unsure. Assist a summer camp instructor © @ Conduct a training course © @ Teach adult education classes © @ Teach classes for new employees © @ Tutor a student © @ TRAINING Leading a support group © @ Darken CD for Like, if you have had or would like to have an on-the-j ob train ing course or a class in this area . Lifeguard training Planning foreign travel Providing services to airplane passengers Braille (reading system for the blind) Caring for the elderly © © © © © @ @ @ @ @ Interviewing and counseling methods © @ Darken @ for Dislike, First aid © @ if you would not like to have a training course or class in this area , or you are unsure . Elementary school education Physical education Speaking a foreign language Teaching children how to swim © © © © @ @ @ @ OCCUPATIONS Cruise activities director © @ Darken CD for Like, Camp counselor Recreation coordinator © © @ @ if you th ink you might like working in th is occupation . Flig ht attendant Sightseeing tour guide © © @ @ Darken @ for Dislike, if you would not like Weight-loss counselor Adoption agency caseworker © © @ @ working in this occupation , Med ical assistant © @ or you are unsure. Dental hygienist © @ Drug and alcohol counselor © @ Interpreter for the hearing impaired © @ High school principal © @ Special education teacher © @ Teacher © @ Write the total number of your SOCIAL L.s in this box. .. You will need this score when you get to pages 10 , 12, and 13. NTERPRISING People in ENTERPRISING occupations are interested in situations involving public speaking , sales, and management and usually enjoy being in positions of leadership . Think of an idea to start a new busi ness @ ACTIVITIES © Convince other people that my ideas or suggestions are best © @ Darken (b) for Like, Convince people to follow my lead © @ if you like or would like Develop a plan to boost the sales of a product © @ to do this activity. Persuade management to see the employees' side of a debate © @ Present a new advertising campaign to corporate executives © @ Darken @ for Dislike, if you do not like or Sell plans to develop new areas of real estate © @ would not like to do Argue in favor of a new law © @ thi s activity , or if you Present a case in front of a judge and jury © @ are unsure. Write up contracts between two parties © @ Manage a department within a company © @ Manage a restaurant © @ Manage the sales of a large corporation © @ Debate with others about pol itics © @ TRAINING Developing business plans © @ How to succeed in the corporate world © @ Darken (b) for Like, Identifying new business opportunities © @ if you have had or Importing and exporting goods for a profit © @ would like to have an Starting your own business © @ on-the-job training course or a class in this area. Buying and selling stock © @ Effective marketing strategies © @ Darken @ for Dislike, Law @ © if you would not like to Developing leadership skills © @ have a training course or Managing an organization or business © @ class in this area , or you Organizing the work of severa l different people © @ are unsure. Project management © @ OCCUPATIONS Gift shop owner © @ Owner of a professional sports team © @ Darken (b) for Like, Retail store owner © @ if you thin k you might like Auctioneer © @ working in this occupation. Cosmetics sales representative © @ Darken @ for Dislike , Traveling salesperson © @ if you would not like District attorney © @ working in this occupation , Lawyer for sports figures and movie stars © @ or you are unsure. Supreme Court justice © @ Agent for actors © @ Corporate executive © @ Hotel manager © @ Company spokesperson © @ Mayor © @ Write the total number of your ENTERPRIS ING Ls in t his box. -+ You will need this score when you get to pages 10, 12, and 13. ONVENTIONAL People in CONV ENTIONAL occupations tend to be interested in using office and detail skills such as keeping records and doing computations. Keep accurate financial records for an organization or company © ACTI V ITIES Make entries into a financial accounting system © Darken (b) for Like, Review financial records of an organization © if you like or would like Complete forms for items to be shipped © to do this activity . Count the inventory of a small business © Organize and maintain files © Darken @ for Dislike, Put accurate price tags on merchandise © if you do not like or would not like to do Set up and maintain a fi ling system © this activity, or if you Sort mail © are unsure. Weigh packages to determine postage due © Enter data into a computer © Operate a telephone switchboard © Learn the major sections of a business letter © Type reports © TRAINING Balancing a checkbook © Bas ic accounti ng principles © Darken (b) for Like, Determining yearly ta xes for companies ©if you have had or Preparing budgets © would like to have an Personnel records management © on-the-'ob train ing course or a class in this area . Procedures for the handling and storage of goods © Recordkeeping systems © Darken @ for Dislike, Stock control and accounting procedu res © if you would not like to Wa rehouse inventory systems © have a tra ining course or Maintaining a computer data base ©class in this area , or you Operating photocopy machines © are unsure. Formatting a letter correctly © OCCUPATIONS Accounting clerk © Payroll specialist © Darken (b) for Like, Accountant © if you think you might like Tax preparer ©working in this occup ati on. Court clerk © Darken @ for Dislike, Mail room clerk © if you would not like Personnel clerk © working in this occupation , Reservation clerk © or yo u are unsure. Scheduler © Supply and inventory specialist © Computer operator © Data entry clerk © Word processing operator © Office assistant © Wr ite th e total number of you r CONVENTIONAL L.s in this box . ..You will need this score w he n you get to pages 10, 12 , and 13. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nstructions for Scoring the Interest-Finder The Interest-Finder is a measure that helps you to Your Interest-Finder results will be shown as identify the areas of work in which you seem to have a Summary Code. There are two ways to the most interest. The areas which the Interest-Finder determine your Summary Code . One way is to measures are look at your raw scores , which are simply the number of "Likes" you have for each Interest Realistic (R) Social (S) Code . The other way is to convert the Summary Investigative (I) Enterprising (E) Code based on where you fall compared to Artistic (A) Conventional (C) others of your same gender (gender percentile These areas , or Interest Codes , are described in scores). The pages that follow show you how to the graphic on the next page . calculate each type of Summary Code . How to Determine Your Summary Code Example: Step 1. Enter your total number of Ls from each page of the Interest-Finder Step 1 ---+ Enter the total number ofLs you wrote at the bottom ofeach page of the Interest-Finder in the box es. 2nd 3rd Interest Code Interest Code Step 2. Find your Summary Code Fin d your highest score. Circle the letter below it. This is your Primary Summary Code Interest Code. Write your Primary Interest Code in the Primary Interest Code box . Ifyou have a tie, just write Step 1. Enter vour total number of Ls for each page below the letters in the same box . Number Numbe r Number Numbe r Numbe r Num ber from fro m from from from f rom Fin d your second highest score. Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Circle the letter below it. This is your 2nd Interest Code. Write it in your 2nd Interest Code box. Ifyou have a DDDDDD tie, just write the letters in the same R A s E c box. Step 2 . Enter your letter codes below Fin d your third highest score . Circle the letter below it. This is your 3rd Primary 2nd 3rd Interest Code. Write it in your 3rd Interest Code Interest Code Interest Code Interest Code box. Ifyou have a tie, just write the letters in the same box. DOD Keep reading to learn more about you r Interest Codes and to find out how your raw scores compare with scores of others in your Summary Code gender. (based on raw scores) Remember, you can use two types of Summary Codes: one based on your raw scores and the other based on your gender percentile scores. What Do Your Interest Codes Mean? Your Summary Code consists of your Primary Interest Code and your next two highest codes . You have more than one Interest Code because most people are interested in several "different areas , and many jobs involve more than one interest area . What Does the Order of Your Interest Codes Mean? Now that you understand what the letters in your Summary Code mean , you also may be wondering if the order of those letters has a special meaning. The answer is "yes!" The first letter in your Code indicates your strongest interest area ; the next letter, your second strongest interest; and the third letter is the area in which you have some interest, but probably not as much as in the first two areas . If you have Interest Codes that are tied or very close together, they probably are equally important. Keep in mind that your Interest Codes indicate your interest areas at this time in your life . While your strongest interest area may remain the same over time , as you mature and gain greater experience, your second and third interest codes may switch places or you may develop new interests. How to Find Your Converted Summary Code Males and females typically score differently on measures like the Interest-Finder. If you don't correct for these differences , you may miss out on potentially satisfying careers. The percentile charts on the next two pages provide another way of looking at your InterestFinder results. You can use these charts to see your gender percentile scores for each interest area . These percentile scores show you how your scores compare to the scores of others in your gender group. For example, if you are a female and your percentile score for an interest area is 77, that means your score was higher than that of 77 percent of females taking this interest measure . In this section, you will get a converted Summary Code based on your three highest percentile scores. After you have determined your converted Summary Code, continue reading for information about deciding which code to use. THE SIX INTEREST AREAS REALISTIC activities allow you to work with your hands and involve using machines, tools, and equipment. CONVENTIONAL activities allow you to use organizational , clerical, and arithmetic skills and require attention to detail or accuracy. ENTERPRISING activities allow you to take a leadership role or speak in front of groups and may require that you take on a lot of responsibility . SOCIAL activities allow you to use your skills to interact effectively with others and ® John R. Holland , Ph.D. involve working with and helping others . INVESTIGATIVE activities involve learning about a new subject area or allow you to use your knowledge to solve problems or create things or ideas. ARTISTIC activities allow you to write, paint, play a musical instrument, or use your imagination to do original work. How to Convert Your Summary Code Ifyou are male, use this chart Important: If you are male, use the chart on R I A s E c this page . If you are female, use the chart Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 on the next page. D D D D D D Step 1. Enter scores from 40 99 % 40 99 % 40 99 % 40 99 % 40 99% 40 99 % R the Interest-Finder 39 99 % 39 99 % 39 99 % 39 99 % 39 98 % 39 98 % Page 4 38 99 % 38 98 % 38 99% 38 99% 38 98 % 38 98 % Enter the total number ofLs 37 99% 37 97 % 37 98% 37 99% 37 97 % 37 97 % for each Interest Code at the 36 99% 36 96 % 36 98 % 36 98% 36 96 % 36 97 % top ofeach column. 35 99% 35 95 % 35 98% 35 98 % 35 95% 35 97 % 40 99 % 39 99 % 34 97 % 34 98% 34 94 % 34 97 % 34 98 % 34 94 % Step 2 . Find your percentile score 38 99 % 33 97% 33 93 % 33 97% 33 97 % 33 93 % 33 96 % 37 99% 32 97% 32 90 % 32 96% 32 97% 32 90 % 32 96 % For each column, find your score 31 95% 31 88 % 31 96% 31 96% 31 90 % 31 96% 36 99% on the left (green) side. Circle 35 99% 30 94% 30 87 % 30 95% 30 95 % 30 88 % 30 95% that number and the number 34 98% 29 93% 29 85 % 29 94% 29 94 % 29 85 % 29 95% 28 92% 28 83 % 28 93 % 28 94 % 28 84 % 28 94 % next to it. The number on the 33 97% 27 90% 27 81 % 27 92 % 27 93 % 27 82 % 27 93 % right side of each column is -.... <32 97%> 26 89% 26 79 % 26 90 % 26 92 % 26 80 % 26 93 % 31 95% your percentile score. 25 87% 25 77 % 25 89% 25 92% 25 78 % 25 92 % 30 94% 24 86% 24 76 % 24 88% 24 91% 24 75 % 24 91 % Write your percentile score in 23 83% 23 74 % 23 87 % 23 89% 23 74 % 23 90% the box at the bottom of the 22 81 % 22 72 % 22 85 % 22 87% 22 72% 22 89 % column. Do this for all six 21 80% 21 70 % 21 84% 21 85% 21 71 % 2 1 89 % columns. 20 77% 20 69 % 20 81 % 20 84 % 20 68 % 20 88 % 19 75% 19 66 % 19 78 % 19 82% 19 65 % 19 87 % 18 72% 18 64 % 18 76 % 18 79 % 18 63 % 18 86 % 17 69% 17 61 % 17 74% 17 77 % 17 61 % 17 85 % Step 3. Find Your Converted Code 16 64% 16 58 % 16 70 % 16 75 % 16 58 % 16 84 % 15 61 % 15 56 % 15 67 % 15 72% 15 56% 15 82 % Find your highest percentile score. Circle the 14 57% 14 53 % 14 65% 14 70 % 14 53 % 14 81 % letter below it. This is your Primary Interest 13 54% 13 51 % 13 62 % 13 67 % 13 52 % 13 78 % Code. Write your Primary Interest Code in the 12 50% 12 47 % 12 60 % 12 64 % 12 50 % 12 76% Primary Interest Code box. Ifyou have a tie, 11 47% 11 45 % 11 57 % 11 60 % 11 47 % 11 75 % 10 43% 10 40 % 10 53 % 10 56 % 10 44 % 10 72% just write the letters in the same box. 9 40% 9 38 % 9 50 % 9 51% 9 41 % 9 70 % Find your second highest score. Circle the letter 8 36% 8 36 % 8 46 % 8 4 7% 8 38 % 8 69% 7 33% 7 31 % 7 42 % 7 42 % 7 35 % 7 67 % below it. This is your 2nd Interest Code. Write 6 29% 6 27 % 6 40 % 6 37 % 6 33% 6 65 % it in your 2nd Interest Code box. Ifyou have a 5 26% 5 22 % 5 36 % 5 33 % 5 29% 5 61 % tie, just write the letters in the same box. 4 22% 4 19% 4 31% 4 29 % 4 25 % 4 57% 3 19% 3 16% 3 26% 3 25 % 3 22 % 3 51 % Find your third highest score. Circle the letter 2 14% 2 12% 2 2 1% 2 20% 2 18% 2 45% below it. This is your 3rd Interest Code. Write it 1 11 % 1 8% 1 17% 1 13% 1 14% 1 36 % in your 3rd Interest Code box. Ifyou have a tie, 0 6% 0 4% 0 10% 0 8% 0 8% 0 27 % just write the letters in the same box. D D D D D D R I A s E c Example: 133% 11 51% 1157% 11 47% 11 18% 11 27% 1 Primary 2nd 3 rd Interest Code Interest Code Interest Code R (!)(!)(!) E C Primary 2nd 3rd Interest Code Interest Code Interest Code D D D Summary Code (based on gender percentile scores) Which Scores Should I Use to Ifyou are female, use this chart Explore Careers? R I A s E c You now have two Summary Codes Page 4 Pag e 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 that you can use to explore careers, one based on raw scores and the other based on gender percentile scores. The codes may come out differently or remain the D D D D D D 40 99% 40 99% 40 99% 40 99% 40 99% 40 99% 39 99% 39 99% 39 99% 39 99% 39 99% 39 99% same. 38 99% 38 99% 38 99% 38 99% 38 99% 38 99% 37 99% 37 99% 37 98% 37 98% 37 98% 37 98% Although you can use both codes in 36 99% 36 98% 36 98 % 36 98% 36 97 % 36 97% the OCCU-FIND activity at the end of this 35 99 % 35 97% 35 97% 35 97 % 35 96% 35 97% Guide, we suggest that you begin by 34 99 % 34 96% 34 97 % 34 95% 34 94% 34 97% looking at your converted Summary Code. 33 99% 33 96% 33 96 % 33 93% 33 94 % 33 96% This code can help you explore 32 99 % 32 94% 32 95 % 32 92% 32 92% 32 95% 31 occupations you may not have considered 31 99 % 31 93% 31 94 % 31 89% 91 % 31 94% 30 99 % 30 91% 30 93 % 30 88 % 30 90% 30 93% before. However, if you feel that the 29 99 % 29 89 % 29 92 % 29 86 % 29 88 % 29 93% Summary Code that is based on your raw 28 99% 28 87% 28 90 % 28 84 % 28 87 % 28 92% scores is more accurate , use that one . 27 98% 27 86% 27 89% 27 82% 27 86 % 27 91% 26 98 % 26 84% 26 87% 26 79 % 26 84 % 26 90% 25 98% 25 83% 25 85 % 25 76% 25 82% 25 89% Starting with your converted Summary 24 97 % 24 81% 24 83 % 24 73% 24 80 % 24 88% Code helps you explore occupations 23 97 % 23 79% 23 81 % 23 72% 23 78% 23 86% 22 96 % 22 77% 22 79% 22 69 % 22 75% 22 85% you may not have considered before. 21 95 % 21 75% 21 76% 21 65% 21 73 % 21 83% 20 94 % 20 74% 20 73% 20 61 % 20 71% 20 82% 19 93% 19 72% 19 72% 19 58 % 19 69% 19 80% This section helped you discover more 18 92% 18 70% 18 69 % 18 54% 18 67 % 18 80% about yourself-you were able to start 17 90% 17 67% 17 66 % 17 50% 17 63 % 17 78% identifying your interests by taking an 16 87 % 16 65% 16 63% 16 46% 16 60 % 16 77% interest inventory. You also learned how to 15 85 % 15 62% 15 60 % 15 43% 15 57 % 15 75% 14 82 % 14 60% 14 56 % 14 39% 14 55 % 14 73% interpret your inventory results and identify 13 80 % 13 57% 13 52% 13 37% 13 52% 13 70% your strongest interest areas. Later, you 12 77 % 12 53% 12 49% 12 33% 12 50 % 12 67% can use the OCCU-FIND to help you 11 75% 11 48% 11 44 % 11 30% 11 48 % 11 64% explore occupations based on the interests 10 72% 10 45% 10 41 % 10 28% 10 44% 10 62% you identified. 9 68 % 9 42% 9 38% 9 26% 9 40% 9 59% 8 64 % 8 38% 8 34 % 8 23% 8 37% 8 57% On the next six pages , you will find a 7 60% 7 34% 7 31% 7 21% 7 34 % 7 54% more detailed description of each of the 6 57% 6 30% 6 28 % 6 16% 6 30% 6 51% 5 51 % 5 26% 5 24 % 5 15% 5 27 % 5 46% interest types. 4 45% 4 21% 4 20 % 4 12% 4 24% 4 42% 3 39 % 3 16% 3 16% 3 9% 3 20% 3 37% 2 31% 2 11% 2 13% 2 7% 2 17% 2 32% 1 23 % 1 8% 1 9% 1 6% 1 13% 1 27% 0 11% 0 5% 0 6% 0 3% 0 7% 0 19% D D D D D D R I A s E c Primary 2nd 3rd Interest Code Interest Code Interest Code D D D Summary Code (based on gender percentile scores) IDEALISTIC Realistic activities allow you to work with your hands and involve using machines , tools , and equipment. If one of your Interest Codes is Realistic, you probably are interested in mechanical activities. You may like activities that Allow you to work with your hands Let you see the results of your work Allow you to work by yourself, rather than with other people Involve usin g machines , tools, and equ ipment Some examples of Realistic occupations you might enjoy are Pilot Mechan ic Broadcast Technician Dental Laboratory Technician Desktop Publisher Engineer/Engineering Technician Firefighter Forest and Conservation Worker Woodworker The OCCU-FIND at the end of this guide lists many more Realistic occupations . Realistic Occupational Profiles Doug The best part about being a firefighter is knowing you 're doing something that really makes a difference. It's hard work and sometimes I finish a shift exhausted, but I can 't imagine myselfsitting behind a desk in an office. Jennifer When I was 15, my parents paid me to assemble a bike for my little sister's birthday. I'm one of those people who can always see how things are supposed to fit together. Myjob lets me use that talent every day. I feel a sense of accomplishment when I can fix something and make it work. NVESTIGATIVE Investigative Occupational Profiles Theresa Science was my favorite subject in school. As a doctor ofinternal medicine, I'm challenged every day to use my scientific background to make diagnoses and determine treatments for my patients. Mike I find my research in the Arctic to be challenging and very fulfilling. I enjoy studying firsthand how the extreme climate impacts animal and plant life . Investigative activities involve learning about new subject areas or ideas and allow you to use your knowledge to solve problems. If one of your Interest Codes is Investigative, yo u probably are interested in anal ytical or scientific activities. You may like activities that Involve learning about a new subject area Allow you to use your ideas and knowledge to solve problems Some examples of Investigative occupations you might enjoy are Dietitian/Nutritionist Forensic Science Technician Meteorologist Physician/Surgeon Respiratory Therapist Surveyor Systems Ana lyst Veterinarian The OCCU-FIND at the end of this guide lists many more Investigative occupations . 11RTISTIC If one of your Interest Codes is Artistic, you probably are interested i n activities that allow you to write , paint, play a musical instrument, or perform similar activities . You may like activities that Allow you to be creative Allow you to use your imagination to do original work Let you work according to your own rules Some examples of Artistic occupations you might enjoy are Actor Architect Graphic Designer Musician Photographer Radio and Television Announcer Reporter/Correspondent Writer/Author The OCCU-FIND at the end of this guide lists many more Artistic occupations. Artistic Occupational Profiles Julie Working in a flower shop allows me to be creative and express myself /love working with all kinds of flowers and plants to create the perfect arrangement for each occasion . Joe I've always been fascinated with skyscrapers and how beautiful they can be. Now I get a chance to actually design them. fiOCIAL If one of your Interest Codes is Social Occupational Profiles Social , you probably are interested in activities that allow Ross you to use your skills and talents The kids I work with are so to interact effectively with others . eager to learn . I think it's great You may like activities that that I can help further their love of reading. Involve worki ng with and helping others Let you teach others new skills Some examples of Social occupations you might enjoy are Childcare Worker Dental Assistant EMT/Paramedic Licensed Pra ctical Nurse Physical Therapist/Aide Recreation Worker Social Worker Kim Teacher I took the job at the Information Hotline because I enjoy talking with others. Every day, I have the opportunity to help people. The OCCU-FIND at the end of this guide lists many more Social occupations. For me, that's the biggest reward ofall. NTERPRISING Enterprising activities allow you to take a leadershi p role or speak in front of groups. If one of your Interest Codes is Enterprising , yo u may like activities that Are fast-paced Require you to take on a lot of responsibility Some examples of Enterprising occupations you might enjoy are Coach Financi al Ma nager Lawyer Marketing Manager Meeting and Convention Planner Paralegal/Legal Assistant Private Detective/Investigator Real Estate Agent Retail Buyer Sales Representative Travel Agen t/Guide The OCCU-FIND at the end of this guide lists many more Enterprising occupations. Enterprising Occupational Profiles Terrell I always dreamed of opening my own restaura nt. Owning my own restauran t has been hard work, but the rewards make it worth it. Kelly In myjob as a sales representative, I always have to think on my feet. The competition is tough, but / love the challenge and the fast pace. ONVENTIONAL Conventional Occupational Profiles Mary My first volunteerjob was to sort and track donations of food, clothing, and toys at a local church. I really enjoyed the work because it allowed me to use my organizational skills. In my currentjob I use state-of-the-art electronic tracking equipment that helps me ensure that packages are shipped to their destinations. Dave Math was always my favorite subject in school. I'm really happy in myjob as a budget analyst, because I get to work with numbers all day long. People in Conventional occupations perform work that is organizational, clerical, or mathematical in nature. If one of your Interest Codes is Conventional, you are probably interested in activities that allow you to use your organizational , clerical, or arithmetic abilities. You may like activities that Require attention to detail Require attention to accuracy Some examples of Conventional occupations you might enjoy are Accountant Bank Teller Budget Analyst Construction and Building Inspector Court Reporter Human Resource Assistant Immigration and Customs Inspector Payroll Clerk Pharmacy Technician Secretary The OCCU-FIND at the end of this guide lists many more Conventional occupations. Skills and Abilities In addition to your interests, your skills and a bilities influence your career choices . You can start identifying your skills and abilities now. Think about w hat you do well. Are there school subjects in which you get particularly good grades? Can you use a computer? Do you speak a foreign language? Identifying your skills and abilities can help you find occupations in which you may be successful. Skills and abil ities are not fixed -although you may ot have the skills for a certain job now, you can work toward developing them through education, training , a nd or experience . You can do many things to strengthen your skills and abilities or develop new nes. Your ASVAB Results Your Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB) scores provide one measure of your academic skills and occupational competencies . Your ASVAB scores, combined with information a bout your interests , achievements , and other test esults , may help you select appropriate occupations 'or career exploration . As you explore careers , you a n compare you r skills with the skill requirements of ccupations you are interested in. See an example of he ASVAB Summary esults sheet on the You may not have the ext page to find out skills for a certain job ore about now, but you can nderstanding your often learn them . SVAB test scores . Your ASVAB results provide information on your current levels of skills and abilities . These scores do ot predict success or failure . Just as a high score oes not guarantee success, a low score does not ecessarily mean failure in an occupation. In addition , you can work toward improving your skills through training and/or experience. The ASVAB Summary Results sheet reports any scores . On the left of the ASVAB Summary Results sheet, you will notice the following scores: • Career Exploration Scores. Each of these scores is made up of a combination of some of the individ ual ASVAB tests. The Verbal Skills score includes Word Knowledge and Reading Comprehension . The Math Skills score includes Arithmetic Reasoning and Math Knowledge. The Science and Technical Skills score includes General Science , Electronics Information, and Mechanical Comprehension . Randy I always wanted to be a writer, but my Verbal Skills score on the ASVAB was low. I met with my English teacher for tutoring and some advice. My parents also suggested I take some writing courses offered at the local library. Aftera year of tutoring and courses, I retook the ASVAB and improved my score. These scores show your current strengths and can help you figure out how much you will need to do to get the training and skills you need for a job that interests you . • ASVAB Tests. Scores for each of eight tests that make up the ASVAB are presented . Descriptions of each specific ASV AB test are provided on the back of the ASV AB Summary Results sheet. The Career Exploration Scores and ASVAB Test Scores are reported as standard scores and as percentile scores. Your standard scores show how well you did in relation to the average scores of others who have taken the ASVAB tests ; these scores typically range from 35 to 70 . You will also notice that the scores for these tests are displayed using gray score bands . Test scores are never an exact measure of your abilities and skills. If you took the ASVAB again, your scores might change somewhat. Score bands show you the range that your scores would probably fall in if you took the test again . The percentile scores shown at the right of your sheet indicate how well you did in relation to others in your grade . You will notice three percentile scores: • Your percentile as compared with others of your sex • Your score compared to those of the opposite sex • Your percentile in comparison to all others (male and female) in your grade. These scores, circled on the sample ASVAB Summary Results sheet, are the ones you will use for career exploration. Your ASVAB scores can help you see what your current strengths are. ASVAB Summary Results sh, cj)~ cj)~ o,.E> "'" $~ (C'~ Jl(:o $4' ('$ $~ $~ OCCUPATIONS (-. ~/. I' "- $"($ IS'(' ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "'" cj)~ ('~ 411,.4' o,.E> ~$..... ~$..... ccupational Titles E>,. "o0$ ~/ A.gricultural & Food Science Technicians () GP 236 gricultural Inspectors () G 426 A.ircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians () () • MGP 4 182 483 r..ircraft Structure , Surfaces , Rigging , & Systems Assemblers c () • MGP 4 182 514 320, ~ Airline Pilots , Copilots, & Flight Engineers E Ofc/6 562 173 Amusement & Recreation Attendants c () () p • • • MGP ~ Architectural & Civil Drafters c () () MGP 6 107 98 • Automotive Body & Related Repairers c () () • MGP 3 140 485 Automotive Glass Installers & Repairers c () () MGP 3 184 485 ~ Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics c () () • MGP 3 184 487 Automotive Specialty Technicians c () • MGP 487 Aviation Inspectors GP •• ~ • • Avionics Technicians C/1 () • • MGP 6 82 483 B akers c MGP 160 516 ~ ~ ~ 3 iological Technicians () () () MGP 236 B rickmasons & Blockmasons E () () MGP 3 78 435 ~ B roadcast Technicians A () () • MGP 5 143 135 Bus Drivers , School s () () GP 570 ~ ~ ~ Bus Drivers , Tra nsit & Intercity s () GP 570 Cabinetmakers & Bench Carpenters A () GP 546 ~ • Calibration & Instrumentation Technicians c () • • MGP 7 87 100 Carpenters c () () MGP 3 78 437 ~ Carpet Installers C/E () () GP 439 ~ Chemical Technicians () GP 236 Civil Engineering Technicians () 6 107 100 Civil Engineers Ofc 246 109 • • MGP • • • MGP Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment c () () p 568 ~ Commercial Divers () • MGP 4 98 ~ Computer, Automated Teller, & Office Machine Repairers c () () • MGP 6 84 475 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators , Metal & Plastic c () () GP 519 • Cooks , Institution & Cafeteria c () MGP 160 306 ~ ~ Cooks , Restaurant E () () () p 306 KEY: Importance of Skills: e =Very Important () =Moderately Important ~ =Less Important Employers: M =Military G =Government P =Private Sector MC =Military Careers Ofc =Officer Occupation OOH =Occupational Outlook Handbook 32 [IEALISTIC OCCUPATIONS Occupatio al Titles Cooks, Short Order Correctional Officers & Jailers Couriers & Messengers Crane & Tower Operators Dental Laboratory Technicians Desktop Publishers Dining Room & Cafeteria Attendants & Bartender Helpers Drywall Installers Electric Motor, Power Tool, & Related Repairers Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technicians Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation , & Relay Electrical Engineering Technicians Electricians Electro-Mechanical Technicians Elevator Installers & Repairers Farmers & Ranchers Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, & Greenhouse Fire Fighters Fish & Game Wardens Food Preparation Workers Forest & Conservation Workers Foresters Geological & Petroleum Technicians Grips & Set-Up Workers, Motion Picture Sets, Studios, & Stages Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers Highway Maintenance Workers Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers Skill Impo rtance Ratings E s () c () c () A () E / S ~ c ~ c () • c /I () () () c E () E s () () c () () c ~ c ~ c ~ C/E ~ c ~ c () ~ MGP 306 ~ MGP 4 154 339 () ~ GP 411 () () MGP 3 172 568 () • MGP 6 113 548 () MGP 384 ~ GP 309 () () p 451 • MGP 6 83 477 • • MGP 100 • • MGP 6 84 477 () • MGP 4 86 477 • • MGP 100 () • MGP 3 76 452 () • MGP 100 () • GP 455 • • GP 47 () GP 426 () • MGP 2 153 341 () () GP 344 ~ MGP 160 306 () GP 430 () GP 222 • • GP 236 • () GP 568 () () MGP 3 99 458 () • MGP 3 186 501 () GP () MGP 2 77 568 • • MGP 3 102 550 KEY: Importance of Skills: e = Very Important () = Moderately Important ~ = Less Important Employers: M = Military G = Government P = Private Sector MC = Military Careers Ofc = Officer Occupation OOH = Occupational Outlook Handbook Skill Importance 00 ~ Ratings ~C" 0',-. ~~EALISTIC ~ .,,. ..() ~..() 10.~.: 00 ~-<> 10/. 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Occupational Titles Painting, Coating , & Decorating Workers c ~ ~ ~ GP 556 Paperhangers c ~ ~ ~ GP 462 Parking Lot Attendants E ~ ~ ~ p Pest Control Workers c ~ ct ct MGP 304 Petroleum Engineers GP 117 Pilots, Ship E ~ ct ct MGP Ofc 324 582 Pipe Fitters C/E ~ ct • MGP 3 80 464 Plasterers & Stucco Masons c ~ ~ ct MGP 3 78 467 Plumbers E ~ ct • MGP 3 80 464 Police & Sheriffs Patrol Officers s ct ct MGP 4 154 344 • Power Pla nt Operators c ~ ct • MGP 6 136 530 Pump Operators c ~ ct • MGP 2 174 568 Radiologic Technologists & Technicians ct ct ct MGP 6 124 296 Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors c ~ ~ ~ GP 568 Roofers c ~ ~ ct MGP 3 78 469 Sailors & Marine Oilers c ~ ~ ct MGP 2 176 582 Ship Engineers E ct ct • MGP Ofc 326 582 Sound Engineering Technicians A ct ct • MGP 5 143 135 Surgical Technologists s ct ct ct MGP 298 Surveying Technicians c ~ ct ct MGP 6 107 95 Taxi Drivers & Chauffeurs E ct ct ct p 573 Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers c ct ct • MGP 4 95 508 Tree Tri mmers & Pruners A ~ GP 302 ~ ct Truck Drivers , Heavy & Tractor-Trailer c ct ct ct MGP 178 576 Truck Drivers , Light or Delivery Services c ~ ~ ct MGP 178 576 Upholsterers c ~ ct ct GP 542 Veterinary Assistants & Laboratory Animal Caretakers ct ct ct GP Water & Liquid Waste Treatment Plant & System Operators c ct ct • MGP 3 139 533 Welders, Cutters , Solderers , & Brazers c ~ ct • MGP 3 140 528 Woodworking Machine Setters & Set-up Operators c ~ ~ ct GP 546 KEY: Importance of Skills : e = Very Important () = Moderately Important ~ =Less Important Employers: M = Military G = Government P = Private Sector MC = Military Careers Ofc = Officer Occupation OOH = Occupational Outlook Handbook Skill Importance Ratings D NVESTIGATIVE OCCUPATIONS ccupational Titles Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technicians Aerospace Engineers Anesthesiologists Anthropologists & Archeologists Arch ivists Astronomers Atmospheric & Space Scientists Biochemists & Biophysicists Biologists Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians Chemical Engineers Chemists C hiropractors C linical , Counseling , & School Psychologists Compensation , Benefits, & Job Analysis Specialists Computer Programmers omputer Security Specialists C omputer Systems Analysts Conservation Scientists Database Administrators D entists , General Dietitians & Nutritionists Economists Electronics Engineers Environmental Science & Protection Technicians Environmental Scientists & Specialists Family & General Practitioners Financial Analysts Fire-Prevention & Protection Engineers Food Scientists & Technologists Forensic Science Technicians Geographers Geolog ists R R R A c R R R R R R R R s c R R c R c R E E R R R E / S c E R c R R () • MGP 7 • • MGP Ofc () () • MGP Ofc () GP • () GP • • GP () • MGP Ofc • MGP Ofc • MGP Ofc • () • MGP 4 • MGP Ofc • • GP () () • GP () MGP Ofc () GP • MGP 5 • MGP 5 • MGP 5 () • MGP Ofc • • MGP 5 () () () MGP Ofc • MGP Ofc () GP • MGP Ofc • GP • • MGP Ofc • • MGP Ofc • • () MGP Ofc • () () • GP • • MGP Ofc • • GP () () GP • MGP Ofc 100 245 288 264 258 258 112 262 290 96 96 96 252 96 282 283 251 252 288 268 252 262 100 106 262 246 184 233 219 219 277 108 227 248 241 60 166 171 180 222 180 250 252 239 110 236 230 262 50 112 216 236 246 230 KEY: Importance of Skills: e =Very Important () = Moderately Important ~ = Less Important Employers: M = Military G = Government P = Private Sector MC = Military Careers Ofc = Officer Occupation OOH = Occupational Outlook Handbook D NVESTIGATIVE OCCUPATIONS Occupational Titles Historians Hydrologists Industrial Engineering Technicians Industrial-Organizational Psychologists Market Research Analysts Mathema ical Technicians Mathema icians Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts Nuclear Engineers Nuclear Medicine Technologists Optometrists Oral & Max illofacial Surgeons Orthodontists Pediatricians , General Pharmacists Physician Assistants Physicists Political Scientists Product Safety Engineers Psychiatrists Range Managers Respiratory Therapists Social Science Research Assistants Sociolog ists Soil & Pla nt Scientists Soil Conservationists Surgeons Surveyors Urban & Regional Planners Veterinaria ns Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists Skill Importance ~~ oo Ratings ~ 0'1.: ;() ~;() :()/. ~,. \S'C'.-.· o, "'" ~ e, ~ $~ ~~ $~ $4' ('$ ~/. ~ 'I' k <2 -~ ~ ~ "o e,.6 ~ ~ ~ "'" ('Q ~ ~~ -~ ~~ e,. 0$ ~/ ~0 ('1 Gl~ ~"e~ .. .,. A () GP 246 • • • ~ MGP • R Ofc 252 230 c () GP 100 E () GP Ofc 290 241 E () MGP 239 C/R () () MGP • c () MGP Ofc 253 174 R 7 116 279 • • • MGP • • • MGP R 5 96 180 R Ofc 260 116 • • • MGP R 6 124 289 • • • MGP R Ofc 284 255 • • • MGP R () () () MGP Ofc 282 250 R () () • MGP Ofc 282 250 E/S Ofc 288 262 • • • MGP c Ofc 285 257 • • • MGP s () () MGP Ofc 287 260 • R • • • MGP Ofc 262 233 A MGP Ofc 272 246 R GP 112 • • • ~ S/A () MGP Ofc 288 262 R () () () GP 222 R () () • MGP 5 115 270 c () GP S/A () GP 246 R GP 216 R () GP 222 R Ofc 288 262 • • • MGP E 6 107 95 • • • MGP E () () GP 244 • R () • MGP Ofc 258 274 • R () () GP 219 • KEY: Importance of Skills : e =Very Important () = Moderately Important ~ =Less Important Emp loyers : M =Military G =Government P =Private Sector MC =Military Careers Ofc =Officer Occupation OOH =Occupational Outlook Handbook Skill Importance m RTISTIC ~ ~"" Ratings ;() 00 :.s-;() O'.ll \SIC' . 10/. ~... o,., C!l,., "C!I "'" ~~ ~ C!l.<:- C!IIS' ~" C!l~ C!l~ OCCUPATIONS ~ k. ~'\, "'" l' ~ C!l~ \, \SIC' ~~ ~~ C!I'/ Q>~ ('~ e,..., o,..C!I ~C!I.... ~C!I.... Occupational Titles Actors E GP 124 • • ~ ~ • Advertising & Promotions Managers E () GP 26 Architects, Except Landscape & Naval R MGP 90 Art Directors E () () () GP 118 Art, Drama , & Music Teachers, Postsecondary s () MGP Ofc 298 197 • ~ • Broadcast News Analysts s () () MGP 7 144 137 Camera Operators , Television , Video , & Motion Picture R () () • MGP 5 143 144 Caption Writers CI S () GP ~ • Cartoonists E () GP 118 Choreographers s () p 129 Commercial & Industrial Designers R GP 120 ~ ~ • • ~ • ~ Composers E GP 131 ~ ~ ~ Copy Writers E () () MGP 7 144 145 • Costume Attendants R () GP • ~ ~ Creative Writers () GP 145 • ~ Curators () () GP 184 Dancers S / R ~ ~ ~ p 129 Directors-Stage , Motion Pictures , Television, & Radio E () MGP Off 304 124 • ~• Ed itors E / S () () MGP 7 144 145 English Language & Literature Teachers , Postsecondary s () MGP Ofc 298 197 ~ • Exhibit Designers R () () () GP 120 Fashion Designers E () () () p 120 Film & Video Editors E () ~ () MGP Ofc 304 144 Fine Artists R ~ ~ ~ MGP 4 146 118 Floral Designers R () () ~ p 120 Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary s () ~ MGP Ofc 298 197 • Graphic Designers E () () () MGP 4 146 120 KEY: Importance of Skills: e = Very Important ()=Moderately Important ~ = Less Important Employers : M = Military G = Government P = Private Sector MC = Military Careers Ofc = Officer Occupation OOH = Occupational Outlook Handbook Skill Importance RTISTIC Ratings OCCUPATIONS Occupational Titles Interior Designers E () () GP 120 Interpreters & Translators Librarians s c •• () ~ () MGP GP 7 147 188 Makeup Artists, Theatrical & Performance R () () () GP -------------- Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers R p 120 Models E p 356 Museum echnicians & Conservators R - () () • GP 184 -------------- Music Arrangers & Orchestrators C I I ~ MGP Ofc 305 131 Music Di rectors E I S () () MGP Ofc 305 131 Musicians, Instrumental EIS () () MGP 7 148 131 Painters & Illustrators R () MGP 4 146 118 Photographers R () () • MGP 5 149 139 Photographers, Scientific R () () • GP 139 Photographic Retouchers & Restorers R ~ ~ GP 558 Poets & Lyricists GP 145 Producers E . () ~ MGP Ofc 304 124 Professio al Photographers R () () • MGP 5 149 139 Radio & Television Announcers s ~ ~ MGP 7 1M 1n . Reporters & Correspondents ~ ~ MGP 7 144 137 Sculptors R ~ ~ ~ GP 118 . Set Designers R . () • GP 120 Singers E ~ MGP 7 148 131 Sketch Artists R ~ GP 118 Ta lent Directors E () () 124 p Technical Writers . () () GP 145 Writers & Authors s ~ ~ MGP 7 1M 145 . KEY : Importance of Ski lls : e =Very Important () =Moderately Important ~ =Less Important Employers: M =Military G =Government P =Private Sector MC =Military Careers Ofc =Officer Occupation OOH =Occupational Outlook Handbook Skill Importance ~ Ratings 0',-.: IJociAL 00 ~.0 ~ .0 :0,-.: ~... IS'C';.· o..,.61 61~ "'" cj)~ ~ 61-'J. ~~ ~ 614' 61~ 61~ OCCUPATIONS ('61 ~/. k. " I' ~ IS'(\ ~~ ~~ ~ "o ~ 61;. 06 61~ ~/ ~ cj)~ ('~ 61~ "'" o,..61 ~61.... ~61.... Occupational Titles Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, & GED Teachers & A () () GP 194 Instructors • Ambulance Drivers & Attendants R () MGP ~ ~ Animal Control Workers R () () () GP Animal Trainers R GP ~ ~ ~ 324 Athletic Trainers R () () GP ~ Audiologists () MGP Ofc 294 272 Bailiffs E ~ MGP 339 ~ ~ Child Care Workers A () GP 328 • ~ ~ Child , Family, & School Social Workers E/A () MGP Ofc 316 160 Clergy E/A MGP Ofc 314 148 Counseling Psychologists () MGP Ofc 290 241 • ~ • • ~ ~ Dental Assistants R () () () MGP 3 114 312 Dental Hygienists c () MGP 3 114 281 ~ ~ Dietetic Technicians R () () () GP Directors , Religious Activities & Education E () MGP Ofc 314 • Education Administrators, Elementary & Secondary School E () GP 42 • • ~ Education Administrators , Preschool & Child Care E () GP 42 Center/Program Educational , Vocational , & School Counselors A MGP 5 158 152 ~ ~ Elementary School Teachers A /I () GP 200 Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics R •• () •() • MGP 4 118 284 Employment Interviewers, Private or Public Employment Service E GP 60 ~ ~ • Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors R () () () MGP 336 Funeral Attendants E p ~ ~ ~ Health Educators E /I () () GP • Home Health Aides R () GP 317 • ~ ~ Kindergarten Teachers A () () GP 200 Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses R () () () MGP 5 115 287 Medical & Public Health Social Workers () () MGP Ofc 316 160 • Medical Assistants c 5 115 314 • • • MGP Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers () () MGP Ofc 316 160 • Mental Health Counselors () () MGP 5 158 152 • Middle School Teachers A/1 () GP 200 KEY: Importance of Skills: e = Very Important ()=Moderately Important ~ = Less Important Employers: M = Military G = Government P = Private Sector MC = Military Careers Ofc = Officer Occupation OOH = Occupational Outlook Handbook flociAL OCCUPATIONS Occupational Titles Nursing Aides , Orderlies, & Attendants R () () () MGP 5 115 317 Nursing Instructors & Teachers , Postsecondary GP 197 Occupational Health & Safety Specialists E • MGP 3 99 291 Occupational Therapist Aides R () () () MGP 6 122 320 Occupational Therapists R () () () MGP Ofc 286 253 Orthotists & Prosthetists • MGP Park Naturalists R () () () GP 222 Personal & Home Care Aides R () () () GP 335 Personal Financial Advisors E () ~ p 50 • Physical Therapist Aides R () () () MGP 6 122 322 Physical Therapists R () () () MGP Ofc 286 259 Police , Fire, & Ambulance Dispatchers c () () () MGP 412 Preschool Teachers A () ~ GP 200 • Probation Officers & Correctional Treatment Specialists c () ~ G 156 Psychiatric Aides R () () () MGP 5 115 317 Psychiatric Technicians R () () () GP Radiation Therapists R () () • MGP 6 124 Recreation Workers A/R () () () MGP 336 Recreational Therapists A () () GP 266 Registered Nurses • MGP Ofc 292 268 Residential Advisors c ~ p Secondary School Teachers A / I () GP 200 Security Guards E () () MGP 4 154 350 Social & Community Service Managers E () GP • Social & Human Service Assistants c () () GP 158 Special Ed ucation Teachers, Secondary School A () () GP 203 • Speech-Language Pathologists () MGP Ofc 294 272 Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors () () MGP 5 1~ 1~ • Teacher Assistants c () () ~ GP 192 Tour Guides & Escorts E () () ~ GP Training & Development Specialists E () () MGP Ofc 300 60 • Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School A / I () GP 200 Waiters & Waitresses E () () ~ p 309 Welfare Eligibility Workers & Interviewers c () G • KEY: Importance of Skills: e =Very Im portant () = Moderately Important ~ = Less Important Employers: M = Military G = Government P = Private Sector MC = Military Careers Ofc = Officer Occupation OOH = Occupational Outlook Handbook Skill Importance ~ NTERPRISING ~ Rati ngs ~C' 00 ~.() 0'~ .() 1()/. 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Occupational Titles Administrative Services Managers c () MGP Ofc 267 24 • ~• Advertising Sales Agents CIS () p • • ~ Agricultural Crop Farm Managers R () GP 47 Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate c () GP Arbitrators , Mediators, & Conciliators s () ~ GP 208 • Athletes & Sports Competitors R p 126 ~ ~ ~ Chefs & Head Cooks R () () () MGP 160 306 Chief Executives c () p 86 Claims Adjusters , Examiners, & Investigators c () p 32 Coaches & Scouts R () () p 126 Compensation & Benefits Managers 8 () GP 60 • • ~ Computer & Information Systems Managers c () MGP Ofc 250 35 Construction Managers R () () MGP 37 • Demonstrators & Product Promoters 8/R () p 356 • ~ ~ Detectives & Criminal Investigators c () () MGP 4 154 344 Driver/Sales Workers R () p 576 Education Administrators, Postsecondary C/8 () MGP Ofc 300 42 Fa rm, Ranch , & Other Agricultural Managers R () () GP 47 ~ ~ • Financial Examiners 8 () GP Financial Managers c () MGP Ofc 268 52 Fish Hatchery Managers R () () () GP 47 Flight Attendants 8 MGP 2 177 331 Food Service Managers C / 8 () MP Ofc 315 55 ~ ~ ~ Funeral Directors s () GP 58 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists 8 / A GP 326 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Hosts & Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge , & Coffee Shop 8 () () GP 309 Human Resources Managers 8 () MGP Ofc 296 60 • • ~ Industrial Engineers Ofc 253 112 • • • MGP Industrial Production Managers c GP 64 Insurance Sales Agents 8 () () p 359 ~ KEY: Importance of Skil ls: e = Very Important ()=Moderately Important ~ = Less Important Employers : M = Military G = Government P = Private Sector MC = Military Careers Ofc = Officer Occupation OOH = Occupational Outlook Handbook [51NTERPRISING OCCUPATIONS Occupational Titles Judges, Magistrate Judges , & Magistrates Lawyers Loan Officers Lodging Managers Manicurists & Pedicurists Marketing Managers Meeting & Convention Planners Nursery & Greenhouse Managers Opticians, Dispensing Paralegals & Legal Assistants Parts Salespersons Personnel Recruiters Private Detectives & Investigators Property, Real Estate, & Community Association Managers Public Rel ations Specialists Public Transportation Inspectors Purchasing Agents Purchasing Managers Real Estate Sales Agents Retail Salespersons Sales Agents, Securities & Commodities Sales Ma nagers Sales Representatives , Chemical & Pharmaceutical T elemarketers Training & Development Managers Transit & Railroad Police Transportation, Storage , & Distribution Managers Travel Guides Treasurers, Controllers, & Chief Financial Officers Wholesale & Retail Buyers s c s c s c c R c c R s s c A c c c CI S s c c S I R c s s c s c c • () ~• • • () ~ () () () () () () () () () () • () () • () () • • ()• • () ~ • () • () • () () () • () ~ () () ~ • () ~ () () ~ • () • • • () () () () () () • () ~ () () () () () () () • • () ~ MGP Ofc 256 208 MGP Ofc 256 210 p 68 p 70 p 326 p 26 p p 47 MGP 293 MGP 4 60 213 p MGP Ofc 297 60 p 348 GP 77 MGP Ofc 306 141 G MGP Ofc 276 80 MGP Ofc 276 80 p 362 MGP 2 62 364 p 373 p 26 p 368 p MGP Ofc 300 60 GP 344 MGP Ofc 328 p MGP Ofc 268 52 GP 80 KEY: Importance of Skills: e =Very Important () =Moderately Important ~ =Less Important Employers: M =Military G =Government P =Private Sector MC =Military Careers Ofc =Officer Occupation OOH =Occupational Outlook Handbook rilONVENTIONAL OCCUPATIONS Occupational Titles Accountants & Auditors Actuaries Adjustment Clerks Air Traffic Controllers Assessors Audio & Video Equipment Technicians Audio-Visual Collections Specialists Bill & Accou nt Collectors Bookkeeping , Accounting, & Auditing Clerks Brokerage Clerks Budget Analysts Cargo & Freight Agents Cartographers & Photogrammetrists Cashiers City Plannin g Aides Claims Exa miners , Property & Casualty Insurance Compliance Office rs Construction & Building Inspectors Correspondence Clerks Cost Estimators Counter & Rental Clerks Court, Municipal , & License Clerks Credit Analysts Credit Authorizers , Checkers , & Clerks Customer Service Representatives Dispatchers, Except Police , Fire , & Ambulance Electrical & Electronics Drafters Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants File Clerks Fire Inspectors & Investigators Freight Inspectors Human Res ources Assistan ts Skill Importance ~ Ratings ~ 0'...: ~";() 00 ~;() :.o.~- .s-C',.· "'.-.E>;, ~ ~~ o,..E> $?. 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In addition , you can begin planning for your future by doing the Jollowing : 1. Research the occupation(s) you have identified. Determine what ski lls, education , and experience are required . 2. When possible , look at related careers , especially those that involve different education or training requirements . :3. Talk with your parents and/or school counselor about your options . 4 . "Try out" occupations by volunteering or serving as an apprentice . 5. Interview individuals within occupations of interest. 6. Identify what high school courses you will need to prepare for selecte d occupation(s) . Ask your school counselor about the Coursework Planner, another ASVAB publication . You can now use the career information resources described earlier to he lp you find out the information you will need for career and educational planning . You can use these career resources to find information such as typical job duties , training or education requirements , and employmen t outlook . Find out what the qualifications are for entering the desired occupation -do you need a college degree or program certificate? Many fields require you to obtain a special license or pass a test prepared by industry groups . The sections that follow show you how to find important career and training information in the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) , Military Careers (MC), and O*NET. We encourage you to look at more than one source when researching an occupation . Example OCCU-FIND Title As a first step , write down the titles of the occupations you identified to explore further in the space below. (These occupations are the ones you checked off on the OCCU-FIND pages .) The OCCU-FIND provides the page numbers where the descriptions for these titles can be found in the OOH and Military Careers. Write down these page numbers in the space provided . MC Page OOH Page Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians 116 279 OCCU-FIND OCCUPATIONS TO EXPLORE OCCU-FIND Title MC Page OOH Page Once you have listed the titles you are interested in , you can use career information resources to research the occupations. The following are sample descriptions of the occupation "Lab Technician " from the Occupational Outlook Handbook, Military Careers, and O*NET . This information is provided to give you an idea of what you can learn from these resources. The Occupational Outlook Handbook The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives . Revised every two years, the OOH describes what workers do on the job , working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings , and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. The OOH is available in book form in most libra ries and school career centers. There is also an Internet version of the OOH on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website . http://www.bls .gov/oco/home .htm The Occupational Outlook Handbook website U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook IBureau of Labor Statist ics I w.!.!:t:!.!..!i Tomorrow"s Jobs H.!!&.!.J!iffii Accessibility Information Index: ~!:! ~Q!H Q!! !1 ~1M:!':{.Q_E QB:.§I 1! Y~~.XZ: Search by occupation: ~ Search Tips -OCCUPATIONS- Clinical Laboratory Technologists Management • and Technicians Serv1ce • Sales • Nature of the Work IWorking Conditions I Employment ITraining, Other Qualifications, and Advancement IJob Outlook IEarnings I Related Occupations ISources ofAdditional Info r matio n Sample description from the Occupational Outlook Handbook Clinical Laboratory Techn ologists and Techn ici ans (O*NET 29-2011 .00, 29-2012.00) Nature of the Work Job Ou t look Clinical laboratory testing plays a crucial role Employment of clinical laboratory in the detection , diagnosis, and treatment of workers is expected to grow about as disease . fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2010, as the volume of Working Conditions laboratory tests increases with population growth and the development Hours and other working conditions of clinical of new types of tests. laboratory technologists and technicians vary, according to the size and type of employment Earnings setting . Median annual earnings of medical and Employment clinical laboratory technologists were $40 ,510 in 2000. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians held about 295 ,000 jobs in 2000. About Re lated Occupations half worked in hospitals . Clinical laboratory technologists and Training, Other Qualifications, and technicians analyze body fluids , tissue , Advancement and other substances using a variety of tests. Medical and clinical laboratory technicians generally have either an associate's degree Sou rces of Add iti onal Information from a community or junior college or a certificate from a hospital , vocational or For a list of accredited and approved technical school , or from one of the U.S . educational programs for clinica l Armed Forces. laboratory personnel , contact. .. Military Careers Sample page from Military Careers TECHNICIAN c~:.t~~:,d Military Careers is useful for fi nding out about careers in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps , and Coast Guard. It provides information about job duties, work environment , lraining requirements , career paths , and job opportunities . You can use your Military Careers Score and Primary Interest Code to see how they compare with lhe information shown for each enlisted occupation in Military Careers . Military Careers also has an Interest Code Index that allows you to see all of the occupations associated with each interest type. There is also an Internet version of Military Careers . http:llwww.militarycareers .com O*NET O*NET, the Occupational Information Network, is an on-line data base that contains comprehensive information on job requirements and worker skills and abilities . http://online .onetcenter.org MEDICAL LABORATORY ~~~~ I Medical laboratories are an impor· tant part of the military health care sys· tern. The staffs of medical laboratories perform clinica l tests required to de· teet and identify diseases in patients. Medical laboratory technicians con· duct te sts on th e tissue, blood, and body fluids of medical patients . What They Do Medical laborat ory techn icians in the military perform some or all of the following duties : Use lab equipment to analyze specimens (samples ) of tissue, blood, and body fluids Examine blood and bone marrow under microscopes Test specimens for bacteria or viruses Draw blood from patients Assist in collecting specimens at autopsies (medical examinations of the dead) Record and file results of laboratory tests Training Provid ed Job training consists of 12 to 36 weeks of classroom and on-the-job instruction, including practice in testing specimens. Training length varies depending on specialty. Course content typically includes: Medical laboratory procedures Study of human parasites and diseases Laboratory administration and record keeping Helpful Attributes Helpful school subjects indude biology, chemistry, and algebra. Helpful attributes include: Interest in scientific and technical worl< Ability to follow detailed procedures precisely 116 O..NET OnLine Physi cal Demands Opportunities Normal color vision is required to The military has about 5,000 medi work with co!ored chemicals and dyes. cal laboratory te chnicians . Each year, the services need new technicians due to cha nges in personnel and the de Work Environment mands of the field . After job training, Medical laboratory technicians technicians perform routine laboratory work in mecical cen ter s, clinics, and tests under close supervision. With hospitals on land or aboard ships . experience. they do more complex testing and analysis and work more independently. After demonstrating job Civilian Counterparts proficiency, medical laboratory techni cians help train new technicians andCivilian medical laboratory technisupervise laboratory personnel. Incians usually work for priva tely owned time , they may advance to laboratory laboratories, hospitals, clinics, or research management positions. institutions . They perform duties similar to milita ry me:licallaboratory technicians . MILITARY CAREERS SCORE INTEREST CODE ThecirdedSCOf'eshowsthetypicaiMilitaryCareers This occu pation generally appeals to Score of serv1cemembers in th1s occupation. people whose primary Interest Code is Realistic. Realis tic jobs: 123456 7 • Allow you to work with your hands • let you see the results Compare this score to your Military Career Score of your work to see how well your aptitudes, skills, and abilities match those of personnel currently in these • Involve using machines, positions. See your recruiter for more information tools, and equipment about qualification reqwements. Pages 8 and 9 explain the Military Careers Score and the Interest Codes Military Careers Wrap Up This guide helped you start exploring careers. You learned about your interests, skills, abilities, and work values, and how to find out more about occupations you might want to pursue. Career exploration does not stop here, however. Talk to your parents, teachers, and counselor about taking steps to prepare for a career. They can help you plan your courses and make appropria e choices for your future education and employment. As yo r goals and interests change, your occupational interests may change. You can use the skills and concepts you have learned here in the future as you continue career exploration . I IIIijlllll]ij~~~UI~~~~~~ij)~l 1ili~li~i~~llll 3 9072 02898835 4 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2002-752-245 HQ USMEPCOM/MOP-TD 2834 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064-3094 1-800-323-0513 DD Form 1304-5WB July2002