My Career Research

My name is Jennifer Nguyen!

Top 3 CareersSinger Actre

ssPharmacist

I love singing, but…heh heh… I have to try and amplify my voice.

#1: SingerCareer Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology and

CommunicationsBoA

Kpop inspires me to sing!

SHINee!!!

Introduction

“We generally refer to those who use instruments as musicians and

those who use their voices as singers.”

I enjoy singing whenever I can sing because it expresses how I feel and it helps me to relax and clear my thoughts.I can sing…but I need

practice *ahem* lots *ahem* of practice to play an instrument..

Career

Cluster Singer is in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media

Nature Of

WorkMusicians and singers play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios.

GIRLS’ GENERATION!!!

Working

ConditionsO Musicians and singers often perform in settings

such as concert halls, arenas, and clubs.O Hours: Varies from day to day, usually about 10

hours.O Physical: Needs strong vocals and stamina.O Mental: Memorization for lyrics and

choreographies.O Conditions: Stressful, pressure. Aigoo…so

much stress caused by fans!!

Training, Qualification,

AdvancementO Education: High school diploma.O Training: few months to one year of

working with experienced employees.O Experience: Some previous work-related

skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

O High school classes to take: Dance class, Theatre classes and English class.

O Start by attending Sterling Heights High school Performing Arts program (WCSPA).

S.M. makes their idols train for at least 3 years!

I heard they trained Baekhyun from EXO for 7 years!

Job

OutlookOVery

competitive.OEmployment

rate: 5%

Since there are so many entertainment companies…

It’s very hard to find a job since all the music companies want the best of the best!

Salary ComparisonMy Future Career Yearly Wage Information

Backup Plan:Pharmacist

O Responsibilities: Dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions.

O Where: Grocery and drug stores, hospitals and clinics.

O Hours: 8 hours per day.O Why: If I can’t be a performing arts

person (singer, actress), I want to be able to help others become healthy and well.

CitationsO http://

www.21things4students.net/downloads/career_prep/careerclustersurvey_20130608_142357

O http://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/careership/index.cfm

O http://www.bls.gov/ooh/