Non-Traditional Career Interview Assignment
I do not have anyone to interview so I am stuck on this assignment.
Instructions
Non-Traditional Career Interview Assignment: 60 pts
Men and women often have preconceived notions of what is women’s work and what is men’s work. Traditionally, career choice is significantly influenced by tradition and the way an individual may have been socialized; therefore, men and women are often unaware of the variety of alternatives that are available to them.
However, few jobs have requirements that effectively limit employment to only men or women. The term Non-traditional Careers refers to jobs that have been traditionally filled by one gender. The US Department of Labor defines Non-traditional Occupations as occupations for which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25% of the individuals employed in such occupation.
Interview a person who is currently employed in non-traditional career about their career experience. Summarize the problems he or she has faced and their recommendations to others. As a counselor, how might you foster interest in and access to nontraditional careers with the goal of opening up these professions to the under-represented gender.
Your final deliverable will be a Word document, approximately 2-4 pages in length, utilizing a minimum of three scholarly references, plus the personal communication source. Your paper should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Grading Criteria:
Assignment Components | Proficient | Max Points |
Interview Summary | Summarize the problems he or she has faced and their recommendations to others. | /30 pts. |
Implications for Counselors | As a counselor, how might you foster interest in and access to nontraditional careers with the goal of opening up these professions to the under-represented gender. | /20 pts. |
Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e. APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. | Written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The use of scholarly sources aligns with specified assignment requirements. | /10 pts |
Total | /60 pts |