Research Activity: Career Week

Name: _________________________

Occupation #1

Air traffic controllers

2012 Median Pay

$122,530 per yr.

Entry-Level Education

Associates degree

On-the-Job Training

Long term on the job training

Number of Jobs, 2012

25,000

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

1% 9little or no change0

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One
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Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

400
Issue landing and takeoff instructions to pilots-control all
ground traffic at airports, including baggage vehicles and
airport worker
Education
Include aviation weather, airspace, and clearances;
reading maps, federal regulations, and other related
topics.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Air traffic control tower operator certificate or be
appropriately qualified and supervised as state
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Communication skills-concentration skills-decision-making
skills-math skills-organizational skills-problem-solving
skills

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

The median annual wage for air traffic controllers

was $122,530

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List:
Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)

Employment, 2012: 25,000

Projected Employment, 2022: 25,400
Change in Percent: 1%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 400

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Research Activity: Career Week

Name: _________________________

Occupation #2

Marketing managers

2012 Median Pay

$115,750

Entry-Level Education

Bachelors degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

216,000

Job Outlook, 2012-22

12%

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

25,400

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One
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Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

Work with department heads or staff to discuss topics such

as budgets and contracts, marketing plans, and the
selection of advertising media
Plan advertising and promotional campaigns
Education
A bachelors degree is required for most advertising also
classes in marketing and sales and completing an
internship while in school is highly recommended. Law,
management, fianc etc.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
A bachelors degree
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Analytical skills- Communication skills-creativity-decision-making skillsinterpersonal skills-organization skills

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What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

The median annual wage for advertising and

promotions managers was $88,590

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Research Activity: Career Week

Name: _________________________

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Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)

Occupation #3

Art directors

2012 Median Pay

$80,880 per yr.

Entry-Level Education

Bachelors degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

74,800

Job Outlook, 2012-22

3%(slower than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

2,200

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One
List:
Education
Licenses,
Certifications, and
Registrations
Important Qualities
(only what is bold)

Employment, 2012: 216,000

Projected Employment, 2022: 241,400
Change in Percent: 12%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 25,400%

Determine which photographs, art, or other design

elements to use. Review and approve designs, artwork,
photography, and graphics developed by other staff
members.
Education
Many art directors start out as graphic, industrial, or set
designers in another art-related occupation, such as fine
artists or photographers
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Most art directors work 5 years more in another
occupation before selected for position as art directors
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Communication skills-creativity-leadership skills-timemanagement skills

Norris, 2015

Research Activity: Career Week

Name: _________________________

Click on Pay
What is the median
annual pay for this
occupation?

The median annual wage for art directors was $80,880

Click on Job Outlook

List:
Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
(Numeric)

Employment, 2012: 74,800

Projected Employment, 2022: 77,000
Change in Percent: 3%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 2,200%

Norris, 2015