My Occupation Research

High School LibrarianMonica Sheffo

Nature of Work• *Manage the school library and media center.• *Order and process new materials• *Oversee the library budget• *Supervising student helpers and library clerical

staff• *Meet with high school teachers and plan

corresponding units in which students will be studying.

• *Maintain book collections and instruct students how to do so

Education and Training• * undergraduate degree in any accredited 4 year

university or college• *Master’s degree program is recommended, but

not mandatory, though it will make you appear more attractive to future employers

• My own personal path is to duel major in K-12 Education and Library Science

Other Qualifications

• *Extensive knowledge regarding various book genre*Motive students and encourage a passion for

reading.*Warm personality necessary to create a welcoming

library environment.*Effective communication skills*Knowledgeable about computers

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Job Outlook/Future Prospect• *Employment is expected to rise 10% from 2010 to

2012. • * With the major budget cuts taking place in schools

across the country, libraries are facing the harshest blows.

Potential Earnings• *The median salary for

a librarian in the United States today is around $57,201

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Related Occupations• *Librarians can come in many different forms

Medical University/College librarianLibrarian Aid

Grandfather’s Occupation

• Secret Service agent • Presidents Regan-

Clinton(1st term)

Nature of Work

• Protects the current and former Presidents, visiting foreign diplomats

• Suppresses counterfeiting U.S Currency• Carries out criminal investigations

Education and Training

• Each position in the Secret Service requires a different entry level set of requirements regarding education

• Having a basic college degree couldn’t hurt• Training required varies depending on position or

specific fieldMost intensive training takes place in Glynco, Georgia at

the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.This is followed by specialized training at the Secret

Service Training Camp outside D.C

Other Qualifications

• A strong sense of integrity• Must be a U.S citizen• Must pass a complete background check• Must be drug free and pass a physical and

psychological evaluation• Must pass a polygraph test• All applicants must be between the ages of 21-

37 years old.

The Secret Service Core Values

• 1.) Justice• 2.) Duty• 3.) Courage• 4.) Honesty• 5.) Loyalty

Job Outlook/Future Prospects

• Since our world leaders will never cease to need protection, there will always be jobs with the Secret Service

• Available Jobs• Special agents• Uniformed Division• Administrative, Technical, and Professional• Internships( for college students)

Potential Earnings

• Secret Service Agents can make anywhere from $43,200- $73,354 a year

• After 5 years of service, the median salary is $90,733

• After 10 years, the median salary is $95,000

Related Occupations

• The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)• The Department of Homeland Security

Sources• http://www.jobprofiles.org/edu912librarian.htm

• http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Librarian/Salary

• http://www.secretservice.gov/join/who.shtml http://www.whatsmyincome.com/2010/03/money-secret-service-agents/