You will choose an occupation of interest to you (clinical mental Health) and conduct research on it. This will be the same as the occupation for which you will complete your cover letter and resume. A minimum of 5 sources are required for the entire paper with at least 2 used in each subtopic, showing integration of the information. Topics to be addressed in your research will include all of the following (please use headings):
Introduction (no heading)
Typical responsibilities
Skills and personal attributes required
Work conditions
Education/training/certificates/licensing
Typical career path
Trends in the field (changes in technology, education requirements, etc.)
Salary information
Typical employers
Women and minorities
Related professional associations (i.e., American School Counselor Association, American Counseling Association)
Employment outlook
Lifestyle impact (on family, leisure time, etc.)
Conclusion: Does this occupation seem to be a possible fit for you based on your research findings? Why or why not? Be sure to include information learned from your informational interview in this section (looking for an in-depth analysis here!).
NOTE: You may use the first person in the introduction and conclusion, but the remaining sections should be treated as formal writing and, thus, should not be in the first person. American Psychological Association (APA) reference citations must be used.
