OST 181 Course Project

Over the semester, you will be required to work on and complete this course project.

There are several steps that together will be your final project. The following are the steps and

their instructions:

1. Step One: Choose a job/career that you would like to have. In a document, tell me the job

position your chose; using bullets, list the reasons why you chose this position and why

you would like to have this job/career.

2. Step Two: Research and find a job description for the position that you chose in step one.

You may find this online or from a local office. In a document, copy and paste or type in

the full job description. Include skills, education and experience required for the position.

3. Step Three: Chose one of the following: 1. Interview someone who currently works in the

position you chose. You must have a minimum of 20 questions. Write a three page report

including your questions and answers and a summary of your thoughts about the

interview and job. OR: 2. Job shadow someone who currently works in the position you

chose. Write a two-page paper summarizing what you did, learned, etc. while job

shadowing.

4. Step Four: Research the average salary for this job in this area. In a document, list the

average salary and your thoughts on the salary for this position. Is it better or worse than

you thought? Does it change your opinion of the job?

5. Step Five: Final Project. Using the information that you have found in your research

write a 3-4 page report. Summarize your findings and end the report with your final

thoughts and goals about this job position.

Always cite the sources of your research. Wikis may not be used.