Cea 121 ThisIsYourCareerForm

Activity 1.2.

1 This is Your Career Form

Introduction
Do you want a job . . . or a career? Many people go to their job every day and
consider going home as the highlight of the day. Other people choose a career
based on their interests and talents so they can enjoy their work and contribute to
society in a meaningful way. In this way they can enjoy their career and the work
they do. Have you considered that you have a talent to offer to other people and
the world? If you choose a job rather than a career, you deprive yourself of the
opportunity to contribute to interesting and challenging projects which can benefit
people and communities around the world. You owe it yourself and others to
pursue something that matches your interests and talents.
Equipment
 Access to reference sources and the Internet
 Video capture device
 Optional – video editing software

Procedure
In this activity you will imagine yourself 30 years from now. In this scenario you
have chosen a career in or related to civil engineering or architecture.
A well-respected television show has decided to feature three people on their

program. The program will be designed to capture the path to success that each
person took. They have identified 150 people (you being one of them) to pick from.
To be considered you must submit two things. The first is thoughtful answers to
the questions below.
The other item is a 30 second video. The reviewers would like to see your camera
presence and highlights from the interview questions and possibly explanations
and/or images of some of your best work. You will want to impress them with
yourself, your work, and your creativity with the video.
You have been emailed a number of questions to answer. Some questions are of a
personal nature, while most are specific to your career path. Return these along
with your video.
You will need to conduct research to accurately portray the path taken. Accuracy is
a crucial component to completing this project. Although the final video interview
should reflect your anticipated career, part of your research should include gathering
information from real professionals. Gather information from at least one
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professional in a field related to civil engineering or architecture before you complete
the final Project 1.2.1 This is Your Career Form based on your anticipated career.
At the end of many questions you have been asked to cite your source. Where
indicated you must cite any sources that you used to respond to the questions.
1. How long have you been working in your profession?

22 years
2. Where do you live?

Austin, Texas
3. What do you like to do outside of work?

Play baseball
4. What is your job title?

industrial engineer
5. When and why did you choose your career path?

I choose industrial engineering because a lot of my family members do it and you travel occasionally. I
decided that it’s best for me.
6. What is the name of your company or employer?

The name of the company I work for is AECOM
7. Describe your primary duties and skills. [Cite your source(s)]

The tasks of an industrial engineer include assessing operations, creating workflows and manufacturing
processes, minimizing inefficiencies, and ensuring that finished goods satisfy quality requirements.
(https://www.betterteam.com/industrial-engineer-job-description#:~:text=The%20industrial%20engineer's
%20responsibilities%20include,meet%20the%20established%20quality%20standards.)
8. Describe your physical work environment.
I almost usually work inside. Some job sites may lack warmth and air conditioning. Daily, put on
protection gear such as eye goggles and hard helmets. On a weekly basis, they are subjected to
distracting and unpleasant sounds and volume levels.
9. What is your favorite part of your job?
Mostly travel and work on other parts of the world.
10. What is your salary? [Cite your source(s)]

$152,051 per year
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/AECOM/salaries?job_category=engid
11. Which accredited school did you first attend, and what was your degree?
[Cite your source(s)]
university of California Berkeley master degree
12. Describe in detail three of the courses that you took which are closely related
to your current career. [Cite your source(s)] IND ENG 120 Principles of
Engineering Economics, IND ENG 115 Industrial and Commercial Data
Systems, IND ENG 190H Cases in Global Innovation
13. Describe the two courses that you considered most challenging. [Cite your
source(s) and include a course listing from the appropriate degree
program]
Nuclear Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
14. What resources did your school have available to help you get through the
most difficult courses? [Cite your source(s)]
Technology, Health and Mental wellness programs, events and attractions

15. Regarding the two most challenging courses how did you persevere?
Took mental breaks, did something else when things go into my head too much.
16. From what school(s) did you receive graduate degrees? [Cite your source(s)]
UC Berkley
17. What was the title or titles of the degree(s)? [Cite your source(s)]
Bachelors, Masters
18. What licenses do you have and what were the exams required to receive those
licenses? [Cite your source(s)]
1 Six Sigma Green Belt

2 Six Sigma Black Belt
3 Engineer in Training Certification
4 Project Management Professional
5 Certified Manufacturing Engineer
6 Six Sigma Yellow Belt
7 Certified Quality Engineer
8 Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt
9 Certified Product Manager
10 Certified Systems Engineering Professional
PE Industrial and Systems certification exam The Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam
assesses a minimal level of skill in a certain engineering discipline.
19. How would your clients and co-workers describe you?

Caring, Busy, determined
20. What do you hope to accomplish at the conclusion of your career?

A good retirement where I can live in peace with just a side hustle
21. Why should a high school student consider a career in your field? What
important contribution(s) can they make?
If you like traveling and having something to do, this is the career for you. It’s also a challenge passing all
your exams and getting your licenses but after the storm there’s always sunshine.
Conclusion
1. You described a career related to civil engineering and/or architecture. Is this
the career field that you are currently most interested in at this stage in your life?
Yes im very interested into this career as a plan b if baseball goes wrong.
2. Rank and describe the three most important characteristics that you value
in choosing a post-secondary school.
Areas of Study/Course Offerings- The most crucial factor is that your institution of choice offers the courses and areas of study that you wish to pursue.
Cost- Your post-secondary institution of choice must be reasonable.
Teachers and faculty members are also essential considerations while selecting a college. Every teacher has a distinct teaching technique, but students also have
varied learning paces and methods, therefore it is critical that you have teachers that can ensure you study at your appropriate rate.
3. Rank the following in the order of importance to you regarding a career: job
satisfaction; salary; making a difference; level of responsibility; titles;
benefits; hours; co-workers; supervisors.

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Activity 1.2.

1 This is Your Career Form

A well-respected television show has decided to feature three people on their

© 2010 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

1. How long have you been working in your profession?

2. Where do you live?

3. What do you like to do outside of work?

4. What is your job title?

5. When and why did you choose your career path?

6. What is the name of your company or employer?

7. Describe your primary duties and skills. [Cite your source(s)]

8. Describe your physical work environment.

10. What is your salary? [Cite your source(s)]

© 2010 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

1 Six Sigma Green Belt

19. How would your clients and co-workers describe you?

20. What do you hope to accomplish at the conclusion of your career?

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