CONFIDENTIAL
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College Coach Report
April 17, 2011

Your College Coach Report

Getting the Most from Your College Coach Report
The following four sections make up this report:
SECTION 1 – YOUR RESULTS
This section provides an overview of your characteristics based on your responses to the questions on the College Coach.
SECTION 2 – JOB MATCH
Your results have been compared to representative occupations derived from information provided by O*NET (Occupational Information Network). Your overall match with these occupations is presented in this section.
SECTION 3 – THE O*NET – WHAT IT IS AND HOW YOU CAN USE IT
The O*NET is a comprehensive database of worker attributes and job characteristics developed by the United States Department of Labor.  You may access it on the Internet at online.onetcenter.org.
SECTION 4 – SUGGESTIONS FOR GATHERING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT CAREERS
The basis of good decisions is good information. Your College Coach Report provides unique information relating to you, but you should do additional research to learn more about your career possibilities and opportunities. This section suggests approaches to use to get more information.

Note:  The information you gain from College Coach is related to job expectations and classifications in the workplace. The only difference would be the specific requirements of certain employers. The College Coach provides information for your personal use and is not to be used as a hiring tool.

SECTION ONE
Your Results
Understanding Your Report
Your College Coach Report has a list of matching jobs with a percentage figure indicating how closely your results match the thinking style, occupational interests, and behavioral traits that have been determined as important for success in that job. The College Coach Report helps you narrow your search and identify careers that may suit you best.  Your report is divided into three major areas that are briefly described below.

Thinking Style 
The College Coach Report gives your results for Numerical Ability, Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Skill, Verbal Reasoning and an overall Learning Index. This is not a test of intelligence, but it does suggest how efficiently you assimilate and utilize various forms of information.
Occupational Interests 
The Occupational Interests section reflects how you answered questions related to working in various occupations. From this information, you can see any clear preference or pattern of interests.
Behavioral Traits
Everyone can be defined partially by their behavioral traits, which are measured by your responses to the College Coach questionnaire. This profile reflects your behavioral traits and can help you to find the jobs for which you may be best suited.

THINKING
Learning Index (An index of expected learning, reasoning and problem solving potential.)
·	Reading all you can about the topics you are studying and using a study schedule could be beneficial for you.
·	Building upon your motivation to complete all assignments and fully participate in class will help you achieve more in school.
·	In new learning situations, you may appreciate extra time for asking questions in particularly challenging classes.
·	A well-organized tutoring program is an effective and respectable approach for achieving top grades; take advantage of any programs available.
Verbal Skill (A measure of verbal skill through vocabulary.)
·	You are capable of applying the communication principles you learned in high school to new, more complex settings but be confident enough to ask questions when possible.
·	You should be able to readily grasp the concepts provided in lectures and textbooks but never discard the opportunity to study the material thoroughly.
·	You are comfortable analyzing written and verbal information but may benefit from additional study time for classes involving new and highly technical topics.
Verbal Reasoning (Using words as a basis in reasoning and problem solving.)
·	You may benefit from taking your time and being very clear when communicating complex oral or written information.
·	You will perform best when you take your time and strive for exactness when it comes to interpreting verbal information.
Numerical Ability (A measure of numeric calculation ability.)
·	You may benefit from private instruction and extensive practice with mathematics before tackling assignments that include the computation of numeric information.
·	You may benefit from the use of calculators to solve numeric problems, but to succeed in the long run, the use of a tutor would help greatly.
·	While calculating complex mathematical formulas may be a challenging experience for you, tutoring and independent study could help increase your numeric skills.
Numeric Reasoning (Using numbers as a basis in reasoning and problem solving.)
·	Mathematical interpretation may be easier for you when the information is represented in a graph rather than displayed in table after table of raw statistics.
·	Take advantage of any tutoring or study sessions available when you find yourself having to interpret complex numeric data; it is better to ask for help than to become lost in unfamiliar territory.
·	You may appreciate additional preparation and study time to assimilate new information of a mathematical nature.
OCCUPATIONAL INTERESTS
Your interest inventory results are focused in the Creative theme with a secondary interest in the Enterprising theme. This relates to your orientation toward innovation and studies that involve leadership and business. Putting new ideas out for consideration, the actual activity of selling or marketing, and the creative brainstorming that goes along with product development are all things that would interest you.
BEHAVIORAL TRAITS  
Energy Level (Tendency to display endurance and capacity for a fast pace.)
·	You can act with a sense of urgency even under pressure.
·	Your typical work pace is often high, rarely delayed by a lack of energy or motivation.
·	You can be relied upon to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Assertiveness (Tendency to take charge of people and situations. Leads more than follows.)
·	You are careful in asserting yourself and tend to let others take the lead in a social situation.
·	You sometimes enjoy leading others. However, you are more often open to following the leadership of others.
·	You tend to prefer acting without forcefulness and utilizing diplomacy for most concerns.
·	You tend to be a good listener and to be more comfortable as a participant in a group rather than as the leader.
Sociability (Tendency to be outgoing, people-oriented and participate with others.)
·	You prefer projects you can pursue on your own; you may avoid spending time on small talk and social expectations that detract from your ability to work alone.
·	You experience limited enjoyment of activities that force you to spend extra time in group activities; your best work is accomplished alone with a few sessions of team-oriented activities to enhance completion.
·	Your sociability is compatible with building a small and select network of contacts and teammates.
Manageability (Tendency to follow policies, accept external controls and supervision and work within the rules.)
·	You tend to enjoy an unconventional perspective.
·	You may relate to authority in a defensive manner, wary of unfair and unnecessary strictures.
·	You are generally cautious regarding authority and avoid a blind attitude concerning various issues.
·	You tend to prefer determining your actions with minimal guidance both in and out of the academic setting.
Attitude (Tendency to have a positive attitude regarding people and outcomes.)
·	You prefer to avoid idealistic thinking, maintaining skepticism whenever appropriate.
·	You may be inclined to become skeptical or suspicious of optimistic plans.
·	You may be uncomfortable with those who see nothing but positive outcomes in the future.
·	You are not afraid to be wary of what others consider acceptable.
Decisiveness (Uses available information to make decisions quickly.)
·	You are not inclined to delay important decisions, but you may take more time when the final decision is not so crucial.
·	You are capable of responding to an emergency and of solving problems in a timely manner given the availability of resources and information that will suffice to get you started.
·	You are typically decisive and timely in situations that require immediate results, assuming you have enough information upon which to support your actions.
Accommodating (Tendency to be friendly, cooperative, agreeable. To be a team person.)
·	You are not inclined to let someone "walk all over you," rather you defend yourself when necessary.
·	You are less concerned than most about compromising with others just to support group harmony.
·	You are inclined to tell others what you think of them.
·	You would rather express than hide your feelings.
Independence (Tendency to be self-reliant, self-directed, to take independent action and make own decisions.)
·	You usually have no need for close supervision but do allow others to provide the structure needed to meet your goals.
·	You are motivated by the challenge to academically succeed in a mature and independent fashion.
·	You appear to realize academic performance is directly related to how willing you are to achieve results in a self-reliant fashion while utilizing the resources made available by a professor as you require them.
·	You prefer to carry out tasks with minimal supervision or guidance.
Objective Judgment (The ability to think clearly and be objective in decision-making.)
·	Tasks and decision-making that require a step-by-step approach are not the best match for your spontaneous approach.
·	You have a tendency to be an intuitive thinker; you easily trust your personal opinions.
·	Your judgment has a strong tendency to rely on intuition, focusing more on the generalized body of your knowledge than on specific procedures or details.
·	Your approach to problem solving is focused more on intuition and "Big Picture" thinking than fact-based, detail-oriented reasoning.

SECTION TWO
Job Match
The College Coach compares the results of your evaluation with the requirements for a variety of career fields described by O*NET (Occupational Information Network). The percentages below indicate the degree to which your results match each of the listed occupations. They are shown in descending order by percentage match. You should consider those occupations where you show the highest match because they suggest a good job fit.  Remember, these results reflect suitability only in terms of Thinking Style, Occupational Interests and Behavioral Traits as reported here.  Other important components, such as educational level, specific skills and experience, should also be taken into account in examining career options.

Your results have been grouped into two categories.  Group One indicates those occupations typically requiring an education at a four-year college or university.  Group Two indicates those occupations requiring an associate degree or certification from a community or technical college.   To the right of these Match Percentages you will find an academic discipline code identified by U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Educational Statistics. Use this information when working with career services, counseling services or academic advising. The Discipline Key is listed for your convenience.  

Also provided is the O*NET SOC Code that may be used to research each occupation.  To do this go to online.onetcenter.org, select Find Occupations and enter the appropriate SOC Code from the list below. 

Discipline Key:

AG:		Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
ARCH:		Architecture and Related Sciences
BIO:		Biological and Biomedical Sciences
BUS:		Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
CIS:		Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
COMM:	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
COMM TECH:	Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
CON:		Construction Trades
EDU:		Education
ENG:		Engineering
ENG TECH:	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
FAM:		Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
GOVT:		Public Administration and Social Service Professions
HEALTH:	Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
HOSP:		Hospitality
LA:		Liberal Arts
LANG:		English Language and Literature
LEGAL:	Legal Professions and Studies
LIB:		Library Science
MATH:	Mathematics and Statistics
MECH:	Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MIL:		Military Technologies
NAT:		Natural Resources and Conservation
PCS:		Personal and Culinary Studies
PHIL:		Philosophy and Religious Studies
PHYS:		Physical Sciences
PROD:	Precision Production
PSYC:		Psychology
REC:		Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
SCI:		Science Technologies/Technicians
SOC:		Social Sciences 
SPS:		Security and Protective Services
TRANS:	Transportation and Materials Moving
VA:		Visual and Performing Arts

Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Educational Statistics

   O*Net							        Match
SOC Code	Group One Occupational Title		       Percent	  Discipline

27-2032.00	CHOREOGRAPHER/DANCE INSTRUCTOR	73%	REC	
27-1022.00	FASHION DESIGNER	71%	FAM	
27-1025.00	INTERIOR DESIGNER	71%	ARCH	
39-6031.00	FLIGHT ATTENDANT	70%	LA	
33-3021.05	IMMIGRATION/CUSTOMS INSPECTOR	66%	GOVT	
33-3021.04	INSURANCE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR	65%	BUS	
41-3021.00	SALES AGENT, INSURANCE	62%	BUS	
21-1013.00	MARRIAGE/FAMILY THERAPIST	62%	FAM	
21-1014.00	MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR	62%	FAM	
21-1015.00	REHABILITATION COUNSELOR	62%	HEALTH	

   O*Net							        Match
SOC Code	Group Two Occupational Title		       Percent	  Discipline

27-1013.01	ART PAINTER	77%	VA	
21-1011.00	SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR	77%	FAM	
39-5094.00	SKIN CARE SPECIALIST	76%	PCS	
33-3011.00	BAILIFF	73%	SPS	
39-5011.00	BARBER	73%	PCS	
39-5012.00	HAIRDRESSER/HAIRSTYLIST/COSMETOLOGIST	73%	PCS	
39-9011.00	CHILD CARE WORKER	71%	FAM	
39-9021.00	PERSONAL AND HOME CARE AIDE	71%	FAM	
47-2152.02	PLUMBER	71%	CON	
33-9021.00	PRIVATE DETECTIVE/INVESTIGATOR	71%	SPS	
33-9032.00	SECURITY GUARD	71%	SPS	
41-9041.00	TELEMARKETER	71%	BUS	
53-3032.01	TRUCK DRIVER, HEAVY	71%	TRANS	
27-1024.00	GRAPHIC DESIGNER	71%	COMM TECH	
27-1027.01	SET DESIGNER	71%	VA	
51-3011.01	BAKER, BREAD/PASTRY	70%	PCS	
53-3021.00	BUS DRIVER, TRANSIT AND INTERCITY	70%	TRANS	
35-2014.00	COOK	70%	PCS	
33-3012.00	CORRECTIONAL OFFICER	70%	SPS	
53-3033.00	TRUCK DRIVER, LIGHT OR DELIVERY SERVICES	70%	TRANS	
47-2061.00	CONSTRUCTION WORKER	69%	CON	
45-3011.00	FISHERIES WORKER	69%	NAT	
47-4041.00	HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REMOVAL WORKER	69%	BIO	
47-2141.00	PAINTER, CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE	69%	CON	
47-2152.01	PIPE FITTER	69%	CON	
47-2221.00	STRUCTURAL IRON/STEEL WORKER	69%	CON 	
39-6022.00	TRAVEL GUIDE	69%	HOSP	
27-4021.00	PHOTOGRAPHER	69%	VA	
35-2011.00	COOK, FAST FOOD	68%	PCS	
35-2012.00	COOK, INSTITUTION AND CAFETERIA	68%	PCS	
27-3043.02	CREATIVE WRITER	68%	LANG	
47-2181.00	ROOFER	68%	CON	
43-9031.00	DESKTOP PUBLISHER	68%	CIS	
39-9031.00	FITNESS TRAINER/AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR	67%	REC	
37-2021.00	PEST CONTROL WORKER	67%	SCI	
39-9032.00	RECREATION WORKER	67%	REC	
41-2031.00	RETAIL SALESPERSON	67%	BUS	
51-5022.12	TYPESETTING/COMPOSING MACHINE OPERATOR/TENDER	67%	PROD	
39-4011.00	EMBALMER	67%	FAM	
49-9041.00	INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MECHANIC	67%	MECH	
27-2042.00	MUSICIAN/SINGER	66%	VA	
43-9071.00	OFFICE MACHINE OPERATOR	66%	MECH	
31-9092.00	MEDICAL ASSISTANTS	66%	HEALTH	
43-4051.00	CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE	65%	BUS	
27-1013.01	ILLUSTRATOR	65%	VA	
47-5021.02	WELL/CORE DRILL OPERATOR	65%	CON	
33-3021.03	CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR/SPECIAL AGENT	65%	SPS	

SECTION THREE
Understanding and Using the O*NET
O*NET Online is an application that was produced for the US Department of Labor by the National O*NET Consortium. It has been created for public use to provide broad access to the O*NET catalog of occupational information. By logging onto the site you will gain access to a wealth of information about the jobs listed in Section Two. The web address listed below will take you directly to the site where instructions for using O*NET can be found. It is a helpful tool that you may use more successfully with the results of your College Coach Report.
The occupational profiles on O*NET will help you understand various aspects of a particular job. These descriptions help build your understanding of the job just as the College Coach helps build your self-understanding.
Each O*NET Occupational Profile provides extensive data. These are organized in several groupings:
Worker Characteristics – Abilities, Interests, Work Values and Work Styles
Worker Requirements – Skills and Knowledge
Experience Requirements – Training, Experience and Licensing
Occupation Requirements – Generalized Work Activities and Work/Organizational Content
Occupation Specific Information – Important Occupation-Specific Tasks
Occupation Characteristics – Outlook and Earnings
Related Occupations – A database of jobs similar in scope to your matched jobs list
O*NET is a user-friendly resource, providing an easy to understand frame of reference for its users. As a supplement to career counseling, the database provides complex data in a manner that offers utility and convenience to the user. By using it in conjunction with your College Coach, the O*NET database can be extremely helpful in selecting your career.
Once you get to the O*NET site on the Internet, you will need to use the specific SOC Code provided for each occupation that you wish to investigate.  The Internet site for O*NET is shown below.  
online.onetcenter.org

SECTION FOUR
Suggestions for Gathering Additional Information About Careers
Preparing for a career requires a commitment of time and expense. You want to make your career choice carefully.
There are many sources of information available through independent research, for example:
•	Consult with career services, counseling services and/or academic advising
•	Read biographies of people who engaged in the occupations you are considering
•	Consult business publications and journals to learn about trends in specific fields
•	Look for signs that opportunities in the job or profession you choose are expanding
Think about your personal interests. What do you like to do for hobbies and other spare time activities?  Chances are that whatever it is, someone else is doing the same thing as an occupation. There are many people who love to golf every weekend. While they might never be able to join a pro tour, they might enjoy working in a related occupation. Golf-related careers include everything from designing golf courses to caddying. Other hobbies and recreations offer similar related occupational opportunities.
Expand your thinking and you widen your opportunity. Talk with friends and family about career possibilities, but don’t be overly influenced by them. And if you have a dream, don’t be afraid to pursue it. Use your College Coach Report to get as much information as you can about the occupations that interest you. Ralph Waldo Emerson once proclaimed “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” 

Meeting with a Counselor\Advisor
There are professionals who can provide you with additional help in career selection and related services. They have various occupational titles such as Academic Counselor, Academic Advisor, Guidance Counselor, Career Counselor, Placement Services Counselor, Employment Counselor, etc.
These professionals counsel individuals and provide educational and vocational guidance services. They collect, organize, and analyze information about individuals through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources, to appraise their thinking styles, occupational interests, and behavioral traits, for vocational and educational planning. Your College Coach Report contains much of this information about you. Counselors also compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information so they can assist you in making and carrying out educational, training and career objectives. The counselor will want to review your College Coach Report, so take it with you when you go.
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Career Survey
Career Title: ___________________________________________________________
Gather information and make notes regarding the career you are investigating.
1.	What schooling/training is required for this career?
2.	How long will it take me to acquire the schooling/training required?
3.	How much money will I need to prepare for this career?  $_________________
4.	How will I get it?
5.	Am I willing and able to devote the time and expense required to prepare for this career?
6.	I expect to receive the following benefits from my career:
7.	I am willing to do the following to achieve success in my career:
8.	Other related jobs (occupational titles) I have found with O*NET:

Interviewing Someone with Experience
in Your Chosen Career
An excellent way to learn more about an occupation is to talk to people who have done the work.  You will find that most professionals are pleased to share information about their profession, so do not be concerned about calling them for an appointment.  You can secure interviews with experienced people by calling them, introducing yourself, and explaining that you’re seeking first-hand information about their job or profession for personal career development purposes. Your present contacts, co-workers, friends and family may help point you in the right direction, and possibly become a mentor to you. Start networking!
Interviewing a professional is an exciting approach to learning about the “real world” of the occupation that you are considering.  It is really pretty straightforward and easy if you have a genuine interest, are considerate, and use your common sense.  Listed below are some things to remember as you accomplish this activity.

Calling for the Appointment
•	Introduce yourself
•	Briefly explain your objective to learn more about their profession
•	Tell them how you got their name and why you think they will be very helpful to interview
•	Tell them that you will not take up more than 25 minutes of their time
•	Have your calendar in front of you and be as flexible as you can in meeting their schedule

Preparing for the Appointment
•	Prepare your questions and have a second copy so they may follow as you ask them
•	Map out your route to get to their office
•	Dress appropriately
•	To ensure being on time, arrive 10 minutes early

The Interview
•	When you meet with them, be respectful of their time, listen more than you talk, and be attentive when they are sharing with you
•	Before you begin, provide them with a copy of your questions and stay focused on your objective
•	Take good notes and follow-up with questions to clarify any of your confusion
•	Be sure and thank them for their time and guidance

Here are questions you may want to ask:
1.	How long have you been a ____________?
2.	How did you decide to become a ___________?
3.	What kinds of schooling/training were required?
4.	How did you get your first job in this field?
5.	What do you like best about being a ____________?
6.	What do you like least about being a ____________?
7.	How has this job changed since you got into it?
8.	What do you do during a typical day?
9.	What does a beginning __________ earn and how much can a person earn after ten years experience?
10.	Apart from formal training, what kinds of experience should I try to get that would help me prepare to be a _________? 
11.	What could I read that would help me learn more about being a _________?
12.	Where else could I look for more information about a career in _________?
Use the space below to write additional questions you would like to ask.