Introduction to Technology ©2005

Chapter 1: Why Study Technology?

Career Briefs

Career: Web Designer

Directions: Look up the career in the Occupational Outlook Handbook and fill out the following:

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Nature of the Work. What does a person in this career do?
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Education and Training. What is the minimum education or training needed for this career?
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Employment. How many people have this career? In what fields do they work?
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Working Conditions. What are the working conditions for this career?
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Earnings. What is the median salary? (If median salary is not available, list the median hourly earnings instead.)
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Further Learning. Chapter 1 discusses the importance of selecting a rewarding career. Search for information about this career, using want ads, company Web sites, or online job search sites. Using the information you find, describe why being a Web designer might or might not be a rewarding career for you.
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