Essay About Career Interests And Educational Requirements

Career Interests and Market Research
University of Phoenix Material                Career Interests and Market Research WorksheetComplete the Career Interest Profiler activity on the Phoenix Career Services website. To access the interest profiler, click on Set Your Goals. Then, complete Step 1.2. At the end of Step 1.2, Click Go to the Career Exploration tool to access the career interest profiler.Select two careers you are interested in based on the results of the Interest Assessment activity. Conduct labor market research on the two careers, and fill in the following table regarding the research you conducted.Career 1Career 2What is the career?Residential Assistant / AdvisorPersonal Trainer / Fitness InstructorWhat interests you about this career?I am interested in making sure that individuals with health related needs receive the care necessassary to let them live long and happy lives.I found his career interesting because I can potentially build my own fitness business and help people with their physical well-being. Is there a hiring demand?There is high demand for Residential Assistants in the medical field. This would require some additional medical training and licensing but I believe it is worth it. In California there is a high demand for personal trainers and fitness instructors. Especially if you provide in home and mobile services. What are the educational requirements?FIRST AID CPR AED seems to be the most important requirement. There are many programs both BA and AA to get a person to the goal of becoming a Residential Assistant. The main choices stem from entry through the medical field or human service. Associates Degree – Health/Physical Education and CoachingBachelors Degree – Sports and Fitness Administration/ManagementAssociates Degree – Physical Fitness TechnicianBachelors Degree – Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceBachelors Degree – Health/Physical Education and CoachingAssociates Degree – Sports and Fitness Administration/ManagementCertificate – Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga TherapyCertificate – Physical Fitness TechnicianWhat are the experience requirements?The experience requirement is at least 1 year of providing care for someone.This career requires less than two years of experience on average but there are many certifications that one can receive to give them a competitive advantage. What are the skill requirements?The skill Requirements for this career include:1.  Laundry2.  First Aid3.  Cleaning4.  Case Management5.  Crisis Intervention6.  Appointment Setting7.  Mediation8.  Decision Making9.  Physical DemandFIRST AID CPR AEDPERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER CERTIFICATIONGROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTORWATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORCERTIFIED LIFEGUARDEXERCISE SCIENCEBASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATIONCERTIFIED PILATES INSTRUCTORADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) CERTIFICATIONNUTRITION CERTIFICATIONBELAYCLINICAL EXERCISE SPECIALIST