Essays and Research Papers on Career Guidance

This 8 page report discusses issues associated with career assessment in the educational system. For decades, American high school students faced a variety of career “assessments” which would supposedly indicate what professions they were uniquely suited for and where they were most likely to find career satisfaction. The problem with such tests were that they were far too ...

5 pages in length. Teaching adults how to qualify for a better job and therefore earn a most substantial paycheck has long been a challenge for governmental policies and programs. Indeed, developing a workforce that together addresses the needs of both worker and employer continues to be a tremendous struggle for adults; that ...

4 pages in length. To go or not to go: That is the question many budding professionals want to know as they graduate high school, before they plunk down the big bucks for that all-important higher education degree. As one would expect, there are two opposing schools of thought on the answer; however, ...

In three pages this paper discusses the changes in educational requirements over the past few decades in terms of jobs that once only required a high-school diploma now require some type of college degree. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3-page paper offers an overview of the the profession of public health social worker. The paper discusses requirements needed for such a career, and the types of duties that are affiliated with this career. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 2.5 page paper discusses the important role the data analyst plays in the public health field. The essay provides examples of some of the functions in this role and career. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the various aspects of a career as a health information technician focusing a great deal on medical coding. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page overview of the various considerations confronting the public sector employer in regard to hiring and promotion of employees. The author discusses such aspects as equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws. The contention is presented that a better approach in insuring fairness would be one where hiring and promotion ...

A 4 page paper that presents a cover letter for the position of instructor or assistant professor in the Criminal Justice Department of a local community college. In this case, the applicant has 15 years experience as a law enforcement officer and will be earning his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice this year. Tutorial comments are ...

This 30 page paper focuses on the ethical problems that come with cheating in dental school. Many of the concepts may be applied to other professions such as medical or law school. Academic integrity is discussed in a general sense as are the implications that cheating has for professionals. Bibliography lists 12 sources. ...

This 19 page paper looks at the transition from being a real estate manager to an attorney. Many issues are discussed from making the decision to applying to law school. What attorneys contribute to society is also discussed philosophically. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

(7 pp) On the bottom of his internet resume Jimmy X. Yang, co-founder of Yahoo! lists, 'Personality: Hard working and highly motivated.' Receiving a PHd from the University of Minnesota in mathematics in January 2000, might give us that idea as well. The curiosity of course, is what motivates Yang's success; those ...

A 5 page paper giving evidence that distinctive institutes/schools should be established for the purpose of career education / life planning. Examples include studies from various fields/age groups. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 2 page essay outlining some of the many advantages to bilingualism in the modern workplace. The role of education is stressed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages on the importance of pediatricians and the valuable service they perform. Information concerning job tasks, salaries, educational requirements, and job opportunities is provided. The qualities of a "good" pediatrician are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper on the field of recreational therapy. The writer discusses the educational requirements, salaries, employment availability and expectations of the job. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper on the job of the P.S.W. either as a contractor to or full-time employee of the institution. The paper concentrates on the duties, including diversity, and retained autonomy combined with the advantages of teamwork. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In this persuasive letter, the writer is requesting that the United States Postal Service recognize his meritorious service at a local branch and move him to a main office where his services will be more useful and where he will be able to learn more about relevant operations as well.

A 10 page review of one student's experience as an intern at a northeastern (U.S.A.) county Sheriff's office. Provided in the discussion are reflections upon various courtroom procedures, handling of prisoners, etc; The writer concludes that in their time with the Sheriff's office, they dealt with the justice part of the criminal justice system-- and ...

6 page career assessment and "job campaign" --ideas designed with relevance to the writer's own career objectives in (entry-level) management. Includes academics, professional readiness etc; Please write for more details or for a FREE excerpt. No Bibliography.

In this 7 page essay, the goals, jobs and opportunities of a social worker are presented. The writer then presents their own strengths and weaknesses as a future social worker in light of these definitions-- using real-life examples to illustrate points made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An interesting, 2 page discussion of the writer's interview with a social worker. Various key concepts are defined and the role of the social worker in society is explained. No Bibliography.

A 4 page essay in which the writer re-caps a one-on-one interview with a social worker. For the most part, the paper contains an informative explanation of the field, its prerequisites, opportunities, and obstacles to success.

A 7 page paper discussing the responsibilities of career and family in marriage and how they impact the union. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 1 page standard, polite letter of resignation to an employer -- in which the writer carefully outlines the positives of the job and offers some insight into their reasons for moving on .. requesting in close, that "the doors still remain open.."