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Seniors: Career Paper

Your interview letter is due next week, so if you haven't conducted the interview, you need to do so ASAP (as in NOW). In the meantime, even if you don't have the interview, it's time to write your first draft. Please include the following:
  • A statement regarding your basic plan -- i.e. what you'd like to do later in life -- and a brief statement about why; this is the reason you are planning at all.
  • A description of the job/career, including everyday tasks, skills needed, benefits and drawbacks
  • A discussion of the education involved -- both before and throughout your career
  • The job outlook -- what kind of jobs are available, how much they pay, where they are (good place for data and statistics, even images)
  • A discussion of your immediate plans -- where you are applying. who are you talking to, etc.
As in any paper with sources, you will need to include a works cited page. I will go over the latest guidelines in class. Bring all of your sources with you. Your draft should be at least 500 words. If you have the interview, then include. If you don't, you can add it in revision.

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