Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 1 Making the Transition from School to Career 19 Apply Your Knowledge 1. Interview at least fi ve people in different occupations to determine why they work. Try to identify specifi c reasons. Then, ask them if they enjoy their work. Decide if there is a relationship between work satisfaction and why people work. Is there a relationship between the type of work they do and how much they enjoy it? Summarize your fi ndings in a one-page paper. 2. Investigate volunteer opportunities in your community. Report on one that appeals to you. Identify how the volunteer activity contributes to preparing individuals for a future job. 3. Which do you see more often—people treating work as a problem or as an opportunity? Discuss what may inspire workers to view work as fun and exciting. 4. Examine two career clusters that include careers you may decide to pursue. What new facts did you learn during the search? Did your research help you move closer to making a career decision? 5. Think of a job in which you might be interested. Arrange to spend a few hours visiting a company and observing a person who does that type of work. You may want to ask your teacher to help you arrange the visit. Prepare a list of questions you want answered or things you want to see before you visit. Share your experience in a written or oral report to your class. 6. Select a career cluster that is of interest to you. Do an Internet search on that cluster and analyze the future employment outlook for the careers in that cluster. Create a chart that summarizes your fi ndings. 7. Carefully consider the fi gures in Section 1.1 of this chapter. From the data provided, what can you conclude about the jobs that will be in demand and those that will not? What do you think accounts for this? 8. Choose an occupation from Figure 1-2. Conduct research to identify the area of study and degree requirements for the occupation you selected. Visit the website of a college or university to view classes and any additional requirements needed to complete the specifi c college degree. Compare this information to that of another college or university. Compile your information in a chart. Share your fi ndings within a small group. 9. Consider career options for your future. List three jobs you might want to have as an adult. Using a three-column chart, make a list of fi ve things that you must do in the next two years to prepare yourself for each job. 10. Think about your knowledge, skills, and interests. Next, review the career clusters. Select a fi eld that is of interest to you. Write a one- page essay explaining why you would pursue a career in the fi eld you selected.