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Career Planning
Career Planning
Robbinsville High School Career-Planning Resources
Researching Careers: Online Resources Slide Deck
Hands-On Information Gathering- Career Research
Click on the links below for more information
U.S. Department of Education Website
Information on career and college planning, financial aid, and links. Great tools and resources for exploring careers including: • Career assessment tools & tests • Career research checklist • Choosing a college major • Career descriptions
For hundreds of different jobs (such as teacher, lawyer, nurse, etc.) the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: • The training and education needed • Earnings • Expected job prospects • What workers do on the job?
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site has information on career exploration, education & training, resumes & interviews, salary & benefits, job searches, and other helpful resources!
Career Books
- 250 Best Jobs through Apprenticeships - Michael J. Farr
- A Guide to America's Federal Jobs - Bruce Maxwell
- 100 Top Careers without a Four-Year Degree - JIST Works (publisher)
- 300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree - Michael Farr
- Careers Without College Series - Peterson's (publisher)
- The Book of US Postal Exams and Post Office Jobs - Bookhaus (publisher)
- 100 Fastest Growing Careers - Michael Farr
- 100 Top Computer and Technical Careers - JIST Works (publisher)
- 100 Top Health-Care Careers - Saul Wischnitzer
- 150 Best Low-Stress Jobs - Laurence Shatkin
- 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs - Laurence Shatkin
- 100 Top Careers for College Graduates - Michael J. Farr
- 200 Best Jobs for College Graduates - Michael Farr
- Top 300 Careers - JIST Works (publisher)
- Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates - Checkmark Books (publisher)
- Great Jobs Series (one for each major) - McGraw Hill (publisher)
- Do What You Are: By Personality Type - Paul Tieger
- What Color is Your Parachute for Teens, Discovering Yourself - Richard Nelson Bolles
- 50 Best Jobs for Your Personality - Michael Farr
MILITARY ENLISTMENT
Opportunities for enlistment in the military are plentiful. The five services offer over hundreds of schools and thousands of courses of enlistment. This training, and the experience that follows, gives the military veteran a real advantage in the civilian world. Enlisting in military service right after high school is an option. The U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard provide job training in many fields, as well as opportunities for enlistees to take some college-level courses. The services can also help you build a college fund.
The National Guard consists of two components: the Army National Guard (ARNG) and the Air National Guard (ANG). Its mission is to serve the state in times of natural disaster or civil disturbance, and the nation in time of war. Flexible scheduling makes it possible for you to combine service in the National Guard with work or school. The Guard meets one weekend per month and two weeks in the summer. The U.S. National Guard also offers educational benefits.
Each service sets its own enlistment qualifications. Contact your local recruiters for information or visit their websites regarding qualifications and program opportunities.
GENERAL ENLISTMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Age
Must be at least 17 and yet 35 years old. Consent of parent or legal guardian required if 17.
Citizenship Status
Must be either:
- a U.S. citizen
- an immigrant alien legally admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence and possessing immigration and naturalization documents
Physical Condition
Must meet minimum physical standards listed below to enlist. Some military occupations have additional physical standards.
- Weight: there are minimum and maximum weights, based on percentage of body fat.
- Vision: There are minimum correctable vision standards.
- Overall health: Must be in good health and pass a medical exam. Certain diseases or conditions may exclude a person from enlistment (i.e. diabetes, severe allergies, epilepsy, alcoholism and drug addiction)
Education
High school graduation is desired by all services and is a requirement under most enlisted options.
Aptitude
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB):
- Requires a minimum entry score which may vary by service and occupation
- Is a test that can help you with educational and career planning
- Provides academic and occupational composite scores
- Is a three-hour free exam
- Does not incur a military obligation
- May be taken by 10th, 11th and 12th graders
Moral Character
Must meet standards designed to screen out persons likely to become disciplinary problems. Standards cover court convictions, juvenile delinquency, arrests and drug use.
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Robbinsville High School Career-Planning Resources
Researching Careers: Online Resources Slide Deck
Hands-On Information Gathering- Career Research
Click on the links below for more information
U.S. Department of Education Website
Information on career and college planning, financial aid, and links. Great tools and resources for exploring careers including: • Career assessment tools & tests • Career research checklist • Choosing a college major • Career descriptions
For hundreds of different jobs (such as teacher, lawyer, nurse, etc.) the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: • The training and education needed • Earnings • Expected job prospects • What workers do on the job?
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site has information on career exploration, education & training, resumes & interviews, salary & benefits, job searches, and other helpful resources!
Career Books
- 250 Best Jobs through Apprenticeships - Michael J. Farr
- A Guide to America's Federal Jobs - Bruce Maxwell
- 100 Top Careers without a Four-Year Degree - JIST Works (publisher)
- 300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree - Michael Farr
- Careers Without College Series - Peterson's (publisher)
- The Book of US Postal Exams and Post Office Jobs - Bookhaus (publisher)
- 100 Fastest Growing Careers - Michael Farr
- 100 Top Computer and Technical Careers - JIST Works (publisher)
- 100 Top Health-Care Careers - Saul Wischnitzer
- 150 Best Low-Stress Jobs - Laurence Shatkin
- 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs - Laurence Shatkin
- 100 Top Careers for College Graduates - Michael J. Farr
- 200 Best Jobs for College Graduates - Michael Farr
- Top 300 Careers - JIST Works (publisher)
- Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates - Checkmark Books (publisher)
- Great Jobs Series (one for each major) - McGraw Hill (publisher)
- Do What You Are: By Personality Type - Paul Tieger
- What Color is Your Parachute for Teens, Discovering Yourself - Richard Nelson Bolles
- 50 Best Jobs for Your Personality - Michael Farr
-
MILITARY ENLISTMENT
Opportunities for enlistment in the military are plentiful. The five services offer over hundreds of schools and thousands of courses of enlistment. This training, and the experience that follows, gives the military veteran a real advantage in the civilian world. Enlisting in military service right after high school is an option. The U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard provide job training in many fields, as well as opportunities for enlistees to take some college-level courses. The services can also help you build a college fund.
The National Guard consists of two components: the Army National Guard (ARNG) and the Air National Guard (ANG). Its mission is to serve the state in times of natural disaster or civil disturbance, and the nation in time of war. Flexible scheduling makes it possible for you to combine service in the National Guard with work or school. The Guard meets one weekend per month and two weeks in the summer. The U.S. National Guard also offers educational benefits.
Each service sets its own enlistment qualifications. Contact your local recruiters for information or visit their websites regarding qualifications and program opportunities.
GENERAL ENLISTMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Age
Must be at least 17 and yet 35 years old. Consent of parent or legal guardian required if 17.
Citizenship Status
Must be either:
- a U.S. citizen
- an immigrant alien legally admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence and possessing immigration and naturalization documents
Physical Condition
Must meet minimum physical standards listed below to enlist. Some military occupations have additional physical standards.
- Weight: there are minimum and maximum weights, based on percentage of body fat.
- Vision: There are minimum correctable vision standards.
- Overall health: Must be in good health and pass a medical exam. Certain diseases or conditions may exclude a person from enlistment (i.e. diabetes, severe allergies, epilepsy, alcoholism and drug addiction)
Education
High school graduation is desired by all services and is a requirement under most enlisted options.
Aptitude
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB):
- Requires a minimum entry score which may vary by service and occupation
- Is a test that can help you with educational and career planning
- Provides academic and occupational composite scores
- Is a three-hour free exam
- Does not incur a military obligation
- May be taken by 10th, 11th and 12th graders
Moral Character
Must meet standards designed to screen out persons likely to become disciplinary problems. Standards cover court convictions, juvenile delinquency, arrests and drug use.