Cumulative Project 5

Question

Complete all components in the project below according to the given instructions. Refer to the provided rubric for information on how you will be graded. Submit your work as a file attachment using the dropbox.

This project is part of a larger Cumulative Project that you will complete in this course. For that reason, please keep a copy of this project in an easily accessible file/location that will allow you to retrieve it as directed later.

This project is worth 15 points.

What Careers Am I Interested In?
Required Materials
Word processing software
Weebly (requires login)
Video recording device (optional)
You’ve been introduced to a few careers throughout the course. Now, it’s time to dig deeper and search for careers that you might be interested in pursuing someday!

As part of your work, you will identify job opportunities and accompanying duties and tasks, and investigate and explore career opportunities in the IT field and report your findings.

Step 1: Take a Personality Test
Sometimes, it’s hard to know what kind of career would be a good fit for you. That’s where a career personality test can help. Head over to the website Truity and take their career personality profiler test.

Answer the questions as honestly as you can based on your current interests, keeping in mind that everyone changes over time. You can always revisit this personality test in the future as you grow and your interests evolve.

In a new word processing document, make a note of your top work style, top two career areas of interest, and top two suggested careers.

Step 2: Research
Choose three IT-related careers and conduct some initial research on these careers. Don’t worry if you didn’t get any IT-related careers on your Truity personality test. Just choose IT careers that look like they roughly fit your career interest areas.

You might start by using a career website such as My Future, where you can type in a career and see general information about it, including a description, job outlook, similar careers, average salary, and education requirements. Compare what you find on this website to information from TWO additional sources.

In your word processing document, cite the sources you used.

Step 3: Summarize
Add a new page to your Weebly website. On this web page, summarize:

The findings of your personality test in Step 1
The three careers of interest that you chose in Step 2
Make sure to describe the duties or tasks of each career.

You might choose to create a web page with images and text, or you might consider including video. Whatever your approach, try to make the web page visually appealing, well-balanced, and engaging. Also, always use your own words—do not copy from the internet.

At the bottom of your new web page, add a section for your sources and copy the source information you recorded in Step 2.

Step 4: What to Submit
When you have finished editing your website, click Publish in the upper-right corner. Then, submit the URL to the dropbox.

Cumulative Project 5 Grading Rubric
Content Format Reflect
Full Credit
Presents accurate, thorough information on three potential careers.
Produces a visually appealing webpage with a good balance between media and text.
Uses a variety of resources to perform their research.
Uses credible sources.
Partial Credit
Presents some information on at least two careers, although more detail and accuracy could have been provided.
Produces a webpage that could be more visually appealing or could have a better balance between media and text.
Uses a few resources to perform their research.
Uses somewhat credible sources.
Little Credit
Presents little information on careers.
Produces a website that is unappealing and does not present a good balance of media and text.
Does not identify resources to perform their research.
Does not use credible sources.
I pick Career to be Youtuber

Answer 1

Here's a structured approach to completing your Cumulative Project 5 on potential careers, focusing on the role of a YouTuber along with two other IT-related careers:

Step 1: Take a Personality Test

1. Personality Test Results
   • Top Work Style: [Example: Creative/Independent]
   • Top Two Career Areas of Interest:
     • 1. Content Creation
     • 2. Digital Marketing
   • Top Two Suggested Careers:
     • 1. YouTuber
     • 2. Digital Marketing Specialist

Step 2: Research

Career 1: YouTuber

• Description: A YouTuber creates and uploads videos to the YouTube platform focusing on various topics—entertainment, education, vlogs, etc.
• Duties/Tasks:
  • Create video content, including scripting, filming, and editing.
  • Engage with the audience through comments and social media.
  • Analyze viewer Analytics to improve video content.
• Average Salary: Earnings vary widely; successful YouTubers can earn from a few thousand to millions per year through ads, sponsorships, and merchandise.
• Education Requirements: No formal education required, but skills in video editing, marketing, and content creation are beneficial.
• Sources:
  • My Future: [Insert the URL]
  • CareerExplorer: [Insert the URL]
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics: [Insert the URL]

Career 2: Web Developer

• Description: Web developers design and create websites, ensuring they are functional, user-friendly, and visually appealing.
• Duties/Tasks:
  • Write code for websites and web applications.
  • Collaborate with clients to determine website needs.
  • Maintain and update websites regularly.
• Average Salary: $73,760 per year.
• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field; coding experience is essential.
• Sources:
  • My Future: [Insert the URL]
  • Indeed: [Insert the URL]
  • Glassdoor: [Insert the URL]

Career 3: Digital Marketing Specialist

• Description: Digital marketing specialists develop strategies to promote products or services using digital channels like social media, email, and websites.
• Duties/Tasks:
  • Create and manage online promotional campaigns.
  • Analyze marketing performance and adapt strategies accordingly.
  • Develop content for various platforms and audiences.
• Average Salary: $65,000 per year.
• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field; experience with digital marketing tools and analytics is helpful.
• Sources:
  • My Future: [Insert the URL]
  • HubSpot: [Insert the URL]
  • Forbes: [Insert the URL]

Step 3: Summarize

Web Page Content for Weebly

1. Personality Test Findings

   • I took the Truity career personality profiler test, which indicated that my top work style is Creative/Independent, aligning with my interests in Content Creation and Digital Marketing, which led to my choice of pursuing a career as a YouTuber.

2. Careers of Interest

   • YouTuber: Creating engaging video content and building an online community appeals to my creativity. I would be responsible for producing, editing, and promoting my videos.
   • Web Developer: This role allows for technical creativity through designing websites. I would be coding, collaborating with clients, and ensuring websites meet modern standards.
   • Digital Marketing Specialist: This position combines creativity with strategic thinking to promote brands online. I would create marketing campaigns and analyze their effectiveness.

3. Visual Presentation

   • Include engaging images related to each career path. Consider using video clips or infographics to illustrate your points visually.

4. Sources

   • List all the sources cited in your research for credibility.

Step 4: Submission

1. Website Preparation

   • Once your webpage is ready on Weebly, make sure to review for clarity, visuals, and engagement.
   • Click Publish in the upper-right corner of your Weebly dashboard.

2. Submit

   • Copy the URL of your published webpage and submit it as per the instructions in your course dropbox.

Additional Tips

• Make your webpage visually appealing by using relevant images or embedding video content if possible. This can enhance engagement.
• Write everything in your own words to avoid plagiarism.

Good luck with your project! Let me know if you need further assistance.