Isabella Sestak discusses several career clusters of interest, including fitness trainer in human services, customer service representative in human services, author in human services, private detective/investigator in law and public safety, fire investigator in law and public safety, and animal control worker in law and public safety. For each career, she outlines typical work activities and projected growth rate, and explains why she finds the career appealing based on her interests and personality.
2. Human Services: Fitness Trainer
Work Activities- Instruct groups or individuals in
exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques or
forms, and observe the clients.
Growth- Much faster than average(20% or
higher)
I like this job because staying fit is important to
me and I like interacting with people so I feel
putting these two things I enjoy together and
making money from it would be great for me. I
have a lot of patience so instructing others
wouldn’t be a problem for me at all.
3. Human Services: Customer Service
Representative
Activities- Interact with customers to provide
them with information about products/services.
Also, handle and resolve any complaints a
customer may have.
Growth- Faster than average (14%-19%)
What I like about this career is that it has a
bright outlook, with many jobs opening up in
future years. I also enjoy interacting with people
and wouldn’t mind helping them out at all.
4. Human Services: Author
Activities- Originate and prepare written
material, such as scripts, stories,
advertisements, and other material.
Growth- Average (7%-13%)
I like this career because I love writing and
being able to get all my feelings and ideas down
on a piece of paper. My imagination is huge and
I’d love for others to see what I have to say or
read something that my mind came up with.
5. Law & Public Safety: Private
Detective/Investigator
Activities- Gather, analyze, and report
information on an individual or organization to
clients. They could also detect unlawful acts in
private establishments.
Growth- Much faster than average (20%)
I like this job because of the games I’ve played
and the shows I’ve watched when I was
younger. I’ve always wanted to be a detective
and solve cases. To me, solving a mystery is the
greatest feeling.
6. Law & Public Safety: Fire
Investigators
Activities- Conduct investigations to determine
causes of fires and explosions. They must
prepare and maintain reports of investigation
results.
Growth- Average (7% to 13%)
I like this job because I’ve always had an
interest in being able to solve a mystery, and
any job that has to do with investigating is very
appealing to me.
7. Law & Public Safety: Animal Control
Worker
Activities-Handle animals for the purpose
of investigations of mistreatment. Also
control abandoned animals.
Growth- Average (7% to 13%)
I like this job because I care about
animals and protecting their rights too. I
would enjoy being able to help them out.