SOPHOMORE SELECTION 
CAREER COMPARISON 
The purpose of this activity is to look at multiple aspects of careers and use this information to make an informed decision.

What to do
Step #1. Select three careers that are of interest to you. (Use your short list for ideas) 
Step #2. Research each career. What kind of education and training is needed? Where would you work? What would your tasks and responsibilities look like? How much money would you make? Use the career comparison matrix to organize the information. 
Step #3. Using the information you collected decide which career would be the best fit for you. 
Step #4. Create a presentation to share with the class. 
Presentation Criteria & Grades
We learn from each other so each student will present their information to the class. The style of presentation in flexible, but please be sure to include all of the criteria. 
Each career should include education & training needed. (15 pts) 
Each career should include a detailed description of the job (15 pts)
Each career should include a description of daily tasks and responsibilities. (15 pts) 
Each career should include the skills and traits needed to be successful. (15 pts) 
Each career should include the average starting salary based on state. (15 pts) 
The presentation should include your decision including justification for why you selected that career. (25 pts) 

Career Options -> | | |

Education & Training Needed

(15 pts)

Job Description

(15 pts)

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

(15 pts)

Skills or Character Traits Needed 

(15 pts)

Salary 

(15 pts)

Benefits of This Career | | |
Negatives of This Career | | |
Which Career seems like the best fit? Why? (25 pts)