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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

1. What is the title of the occupation?

Occupational Therapist

2. What is the nature of the work?

· Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in appropriate settings for the rehabilitation of those who are physically or mentally impaired.

· Test and evaluate patients’ physical/mental abilities and analyze data to determine goals

· Select activities that will help patients develop life-management skills

· Evaluate their progress, prepare records and reports that detail progress

· Train caregivers so they can provide for patients during and after therapy

· Recommend changes in patients’ work and living environments

· Consult with rehabilitation teams to select activities and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities

· Plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn and adjust to handicaps

3. What is the work environment?

Hospitals, institutions, and community settings. It can include patient homes as well as rehabilitation centers.

4. What training is required?

A master’s degree or higher in occupational therapy is the typical minimum requirement for entry into the field. In addition, occupational therapists must attend an academic program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education in order to take the national certifying exam.

5. Are there other qualifications? If so, what are they?

All states require that occupational therapists are licensed. To obtain a license, you must graduate from an accredited educational program and pass the national certification exam. Those who pass the exam are deemed “Occupational Therapist Registered”.

Occupational therapists are expected to attend workshops and other courses to further their knowledge and skills.

6. What is the potential for advancement?

Occupational therapists are increasingly taking on supervisory roles in addition to their roles as therapists.

Some therapists choose to teach classes in occupational therapy programs. Occupational therapists also have the option of specializing in fields such as: gerontology, mental health, pediatrics, and physical rehabilitation.

7. How many jobs are there in the occupation in the US?

In Utah?

US: 104, 500

Utah: 345

8. What are the projections for employment is the US? In Utah?

US: 131,300

Utah: 482

9. What are the typical earnings for the occupation?

$33.48 hourly, $69,630 annually

10. What are the related occupations?

· Social and Human Service Assistants

· Directors of Religious Activities and Education

· Physical Therapists

· Recreational Therapists

11. What skills are required?

· Active listening

· Reading comprehension

· Speaking

· Critical thinking

· Service orientation

· Social Perceptiveness

· Monitoring

· Time management

· Writing

· Active learning

12. What are the interests?

· Consider relationships important. They like to work in a friendly, non-competitive environment.

· Like to achieve things and see the results of their work. They like to use their strongest abilities and to feel a sense of accomplishment.

· Value good working conditions. They like jobs offering steady employment and good pay.

· Want employment that fits their individual work style. They may prefer a lot of variety in their work, working alone, or staying busy.

· Support from their employer is important to them. They want to be treated fairly and have supervisors who will back them up.

· Like to be social. They like work activities that promote learning, personal development, and communicating with others.

· Search for facts and figure out solutions to problems.

13. What are the work styles?

·Concern for others

· Integrity

· Dependability

·Adaptability/flexibility

· Self control

· Cooperation

· Social orientation

· Attention to detail

· Analytical thinking

· Initiative

14. What are the work values?

· Relationships- allow them to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly environment.

· Achievement- results oriented and allow them

to feel a sense of accomplishment when carrying out tasks.

· Working Conditions- jobs offer security and good working conditions.

15. What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MB

TI) types are commonly found in the field?

ENFJ (Extraversion, Intuition, Feeling, Judgment)

ISFP (Introversion, Sensing, Feeling, Perception)

ESFP (Extraversion, Sensing, Feeling, Perception)

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

1. What is the title of the occupation?

Recreational Therapist

2. What is the nature of the work?

• Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
• Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
• Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation.
• Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.
• Prepare and submit reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
• Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests.
• Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
• Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques.
• Confer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
• Encourage clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and gardening.

3. What is the work environment?

Recreational therapists provide services in special activity rooms but also plan activities and prepare documentation in offices. When working with clients during community integration programs, they may travel locally to teach clients how to use public transportation and other public areas, such as parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, restaurants, and theaters. Therapists often lift and carry equipment.

4. What training is required?

Most entry-level recreational therapists need a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, or in recreation with a concentration in therapeutic recreation. A few may qualify with some combination of education, training, and work experience that would be equivalent to what is considered competent in the field.

5. Are there other qualifications? If so, what are they?

Although certification is voluntary, most employers prefer to hire candidates who are certified therapeutic recreation specialists. Work in clinical settings often requires certification by the

National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. The council offers the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist credential to candidates who pass a written certification examination and complete a supervised internship of at least 480 hours. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy from an accredited institution is required for credentialing, but some may qualify with equivalent education, training, and experience.

6. What is the potential for advancement?

Therapists may advance to supervisory or administrative positions. Some teach, conduct research, or consult for health or social services agencies.

7. How many jobs are there in the occupation in the US? In Utah?

US: 23,280

Utah: 222

8. What are the projections for employment is the US? In Utah?

US: 26,680

Utah: 298

9. What are the typical earnings for the occupation?

$18.96 hourly, $39,440 annually

10. What are the related occupations?

· Child, Family, and School Social Workers

· Occupational Therapists

· Physical Therapists

11. What skills are required?

· Active listening

· Speaking

· Service orientation

· Social perceptiveness

· Coordination

· Critical thinking

· Reading comprehension

· Complex problem solving

· Instructing

· Writing

12. What are the interests?

· Like to work in a friendly, non-competitive environment. Relationships are important to them.

· Want to see the results of their work. They get a sense of accomplishment from the goals they achieve.

· Their own independence is important and they prefer jobs where they can plan their work with little supervision.

· Social interests. They like to work with others and help promote personal development. Teaching, giving advice, or being or service to others is important to them.

· Artistic interests. They prefer work activities that deal with designs and patterns and that which allows for self-expression.

13. What are the work styles?

· Concern for others

· Self control

· Dependability, Integrity

· Social orientation

· Adaptability/flexibility

· Cooperation, Stress tolerance

· Initiative

· Independence, Innovation

· Analytical thinking

· Attention to detail

· Persistence

· Achievement/effort

14. What are the work values?

· Relationships

· Achievement

· Independence

· Working conditions

· Recognition

· Support

15. What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in the field?

INFP (Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, Perception)

ENFP (Extraversion, Intuition, Feeling, Perception)

ENFJ (Extraversion, Intuition, Feeling, Judgment)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR

1. What is the title of the occupation?

Foreign language interpreter/translator

2. What is the nature of the work?

• Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.

• Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
• Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
• Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
• Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
• Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.
• Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
• Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
• Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.
• Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

3. What is the work environment?

Interpreters work in a wide variety of settings, such as schools, hospitals, courtrooms, and conference centers. Translators usually work alone, and they must frequently perform under pressure of deadlines and tight schedules. Technology allows translators to work from almost anywhere, and many choose to work from home.

4. What training is required?

To be an interpreter or translator you must be fluent in one or more languages besides your native language. You also need to know the culture and customs where these languages are spoken. In addition, you must be very skilled with your native language. A college degree is not necessarily required. However, it provides the necessary training in language and culture.

5. Are there other qualifications? If so, what are they?

The educational backgrounds of interpreters and translators vary. Knowing at least two languages is essential. Although it is not necessary to have been raised bilingual to succeed, many interpreters and translators grew up speaking two languages.

6. What is the potential for advancement?

Proficiency in language is the main factor in advancement. Those who are fluent in several languages are likely to advance quickly. Interpreters and translators who work for government agencies are promoted regularly. Their skill and the number of years on the job help determine their advancement.

Interpreters who work for other organizations may become chief interpreters or staff directors. Translators may advance to reviewers who check the work of others. They may also become translation editors. Interpreters and translators who work as freelancers may advance to more difficult assignments with higher pay. Some may start their own agencies.

7. How many jobs are there in the

occupation in the US? In Utah?

US: 50,910

Utah: 1,251

8. What are the projections for employment is the US? In Utah?

US: 62,210

Utah: 1,643

9. What are the typical earnings for the occupation?

$19.65 hourly, $40,860 annually

10. What are the related occupations?

· Court Reporters

· Elementary School

Teachers, except Special Education

· Music Directors

· Immigration and Customs Inspectors

· Tour Guides and Escorts

· Travel Guides

11. What skills are required?

· Communication: listening to others, understanding, asking questions.

· Expressing ideas clearly; reading/understanding work-related materials.

· Reason and problem solve: develop and follow guidelines, concentrate while

performing tasks, make sense of information by studying it.

· Manage oneself, people, time, and things

· Work with people: be aware of others’ reactions and look for ways to help people

· Perceive and visualize: quickly and accurately compare numbers, objects, and patterns.

12. What are the interests?

· Artistic

· Social

· Conventional

· Investigative

13. What are the work styles?

· Dependability

· Integrity

· Attention to detail

· Independence

· Cooperation

· Adaptability/flexibility

· Concern for others

· Initiative

14. What are the work values?

· Relationships- They like working with others and promoting personal development. Teaching, giving advice, or being or service to others is important to them.

· Working Conditions- They like to work in a friendly, non-competitive work environment. They want to m

aintain independence, while still being social.

15. What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in the field?

INFP (Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, Perception)

INFJ (Introversion, Intuition, Feeling Judgment

ENFJ (Extraversion, Intuition, Feeling, Judgment)

After researching all three occupations (Occupational Therapist, Recreational Therapist, and Foreign Language Interpreter/translator), I have come to the conclusion that being a Recreational Therapist would be the best choice. There are some similarities to Occupational Therapy, but Recreational Therapy requires less schooling. It provides a variety of work environments and activities. Working in this field I would be able to remain somewhat independent while still interacting with others.

References:

https://utahfutures.org/materials/home.html

http://www.bls.gov/

http://www.onetonline.org/

http://jobs.utah.gov/

SWOT Analysis

Courses I have taken:

• ENGL 1010
• ENGL 2010
• ECON 1740
• PES 1097
• HUM 1010
• ART 1350
• PSY 1010
• BIOL 1010
• GEO 1010
• BIOL 1500
• BUS 1000
• CLSS 2100
• ECFS 2410
• GEO 1015
• HLTH 1020
• HLTH 1300
• ISYS 1350
• MAT 1010
• SPAN 3050
• SPAN 412R

Remaining courses I have to take:

• MATH 1050

After I take the above math class (Summer 2011), I will graduate with my Associate’s degree. I need to pick a major for a Bachelor’s degree, but I’ll be moving in August (due to my fiance’s work), and am not sure where we will be. I’m hoping that after taking this careers class, I will be able to narrow it down to 2 majors. If I am still living in Utah Valley for Fall 2011, I will continue taking the pre-requisites for the major I choose. (For the following major, I would be taking a full-load of spanish classes that are required in order to apply for the major.)

A possible major would be a BA in Spanish Education.

Remaining courses for this degree:

• SPAN 3510 or 3520
• SPAN 4050
• SPAN 4100
• SPAN 4900
• LANG 4200
• SPAN 3610
• 12 credits of Upper Division SPAN not previously taken
• 22 credits of anything 1000 level or higher
• EDSC 2540
• EDSP 3400
• EDSC 3000
• EDSC 3050
• EDSC 3250
• EDSC 4200
• EDSC 4250
• EDSC 4440
• EDSC 445G
• EDSC 4550
• 8 credits in EDSC 4850
• Global Intercultural Requirement

STRENGTHS:

• I will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree
• I will be able to provide for my family in the future if the need arises
• Bilingual teachers are in high demand, so I would always have a job
• There are other career options that I could explore within this major
• It will help me maintain my ability to speak the Spanish language
• If I had to work while being a mom, my work hours would coincide with my children’s school hours
• Also, relating to the comment above, I would be able to have summers off with my children

WEAKNESSES:

• I’m not sure if it is an occupation that I could only do part-time
• Teachers do a lot of lesson preparation and grading outside of class
• Educators must continue to further their learning by taking classes and keeping up on curriculum
• If I didn’t work continuously as a teacher, I could lose my ability to speak Spanish fluently
• There are a lot of pre-requisite classes that I still need to complete, so the degree would take me even longer than 2 years to finish
• Having to come up with the money to go to school for another 2+ years

OPPORTUNITIES:

• I would be able to serve in the community due to my knowledge of the Spanish language and teaching degree
• Possibly teaching ESL classes for adults in the community
• I would be able to help others learn to communicate and manage their lives better
• Going to South America to do service and humanitarian aid

THREATS:

• Paying tuition for 2+ years will be financially difficult, especially since I may be moving out of state and tuition elsewhere is far more expensive than Utah
• Being able to spend time with my (future) husband while going to school and working
• Not being able to start a family until I’m done with school
• If we end up having kids while I’m still in school, would I be motivated enough and have enough time/money to finish?
• Different career options don’t vary much from teaching Spanish- would I get bored or be limited in opportunities for jobs or advancement?

Informational Interview

I interviewed Brian Heckel, a Registered Nurse in the Neuro Shock Trauma ICU at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. The interview went as follows:

Q:HOW DID THIS TYPE OF WORK INTEREST YOU AND HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?

A: The things that got me involved in nursing are not the things that keep me in nursing. My mom went to nursing school and never finished, that was probably a psychological reason for me to go into nursing. I enjoyed science classes and the interaction with individuals that nursing provides. Also liked the financial stability of nursing. I had a peer that went into nursing, and I thought “if he can do it, then I can do it”.

One of the most humbling experiences and transitional ones of my career was getting my CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) and being able to serve people on a fundamental level. The physical labor and emotional difficulty of the job was an extreme opportunity for growth.

I stay in the job because I need the challenge and working with life/death situations helps me stay focused on my purpose in life and better strengthen relationships in my family.

I started at Doxy Hatch as a CNA and LPN. Then started as an RN at FHP (hospital). They sold the hospital and I went to work at Salt Lake Regional. After a few years there, my family and I moved to Provo, where I began working for the Intensive Care Unit at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.

Q: WHAT PART OF THE JOB DO YOU FIND MOST SATISFYING?

The quality of the people that I work with. Helping people feeds my psychological and emotional needs.

Q: WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB?

It takes a great deal of patience on my part with changes in regulations and management. These changes add more to your workload. They also add levels of bureaucracy and lots of paperwork.

Q: ARE THERE OTHER THINGS THAT YOU ARE EXPECTED TO DO OUTSIDE OF WORK HOURS?

No, and that’s a benefit of this career. You leave work at work, in the sense that you aren’t taking physical work home with you, however, psychologically/emotionally you take work home. When you get home, you still have to be there for your family emotionally, regardless of the day you had.

Q: HOW HAS YOUR JOB AFFECTED YOUR LIFESTYLE?

As a man supporting a family, you have to work overtime to make enough. But the flexibility of the schedule pays off. In the summertime, I can take a month off, because of paid time off and the way my schedule works out.

Q: WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR SOMEONE GOING INTO THIS FIELD?

So many people drop out of the program because they don’t realize how difficult it is emotionally and psychologically. Not everyone is cut out for it. Don’t go into it blindly. With all of the changes in “healthcare reform”, the healthcare industry is undergoing some big changes. Do your research! Know what you’re getting yourself into before you commit.

Q: HOW IMPORTANT ARE GRADES/GPA IN THIS FIELD?

Nursing schools are very competitive. You have to get a certain GPA to get in, and then maintain that GPA to stay in the program. Once you’re working in the field, no one really looks at what your GPA was. People do judge you by the school that you went to, both fairly and unfairly. Once you “graduate”, you still have to pass boards (the NCLEX) in order to obtain licenser.

You still have to have continue to work in the field to keep up your license. If you continually work in the field, you will never have to pass “boards” again. But you do have to take classes or attend courses to fulfill continuing education credits. The requirements are manageable, they are not over-burdening.

Q:WHAT IS THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF TIME FOR AN EMPLOYEE TO STAY IN THE JOB YOU HOLD?

I think that people to stay in the nursing career for an average of five years. He thinks a lot of people get into it, but don’t stay in it. Lots of people use nursing as a stepping stone because it is a requirement for careers such as Nurse Practitioner, or a Nurse Anesthetist.

CONCLUSION:

Interviewing Brian was very helpful because although I have a lot of experience in the medical field, and even in intensive care, there were aspects of being an acute care nurse that I was not aware of. I didn’t realize that the career-life of nurses was so short. I would still like to research that to know if it was true. I prepared for the interview by reading articles and finding questions to use. The interview was actually a lot longer than 20 minutes. In the future I would practice giving questions and bring a recording device so that recording the answers would not be distracting. I feel like it was a good way to get inside information about careers I’m interested in. I will continue to use interviewing in my career quest.

Career Research

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

1. What is the title of the occupation?

Occupational Therapist

2. What is the nature of the work?

· Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in appropriate settings for the rehabilitation of those who are physically or mentally impaired.

· Test and evaluate patients’ physical/mental abilities and analyze data to determine goals

· Select activities that will help patients develop life-management skills

· Evaluate their progress, prepare records and reports that detail progress

· Train caregivers so they can provide for patients during and after therapy

· Recommend changes in patients’ work and living environments

· Consult with rehabilitation teams to select activities and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities

· Plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn and adjust to handicaps

3. What is the work environment?

Hospitals, institutions, and community settings. It can include patient homes as well as rehabilitation centers.

4. What training is required?

A master’s degree or higher in occupational therapy is the typical minimum requirement for entry into the field. In addition, occupational therapists must attend an academic program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education in order to take the national certifying exam.

5. Are there other qualifications? If so, what are they?

All states require that occupational therapists are licensed. To obtain a license, you must graduate from an accredited educational program and pass the national certification exam. Those who pass the exam are deemed “Occupational Therapist Registered”.

Occupational therapists are expected to attend workshops and other courses to further their knowledge and skills.

6. What is the potential for advancement?

Occupational therapists are increasingly taking on supervisory roles in addition to their roles as therapists. Some therapists choose to teach classes in occupational therapy programs. Occupational therapists also have the option of specializing in fields such as: gerontology, mental health, pediatrics, and physical rehabilitation.

7. How many jobs are there in the occupation in the US? In Utah?

US: 104, 500

Utah: 345

8. What are the projections for employment is the US? In Utah?

US: 131,300

Utah: 482

9. What are the typical earnings for the occupation?

$33.48 hourly, $69,630 annually

10. What are the related occupations?

· Social and Human Service Assistants

· Directors of Religious Activities and Education

· Physical Therapists

· Recreational Therapists

11. What skills are required?

· Active listening

· Reading comprehension

· Speaking

· Critical thinking

· Service orientation

· Social Perceptiveness

· Monitoring

· Time management

· Writing

· Active learning

12. What are the interests?

· Consider relationships important. They like to work in a friendly, non-competitive environment.

· Like to achieve things and see the results of their work. They like to use their strongest abilities and to feel a sense of accomplishment.

· Value good working conditions. They like jobs offering steady employment and good pay.

· Want employment that fits their individual work style. They may prefer a lot of variety in their work, working alone, or staying busy.

· Support from their employer is important to them. They want to be treated fairly and have supervisors who will back them up.

· Like to be social. They like work activities that promote learning, personal development, and communicating with others.

· Search for facts and figure out solutions to problems.

13. What are the work styles?

· Concern for others

· Integrity

· Dependability

· Adaptability/flexibility

· Self control

· Cooperation

· Social orientation

· Attention to detail

· Analytical thinking

· Initiative

14. What are the work values?

· Relationships- allow them to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly environment.

· Achievement- results oriented and allow them to feel a sense of accomplishment when carrying out tasks.

· Working Conditions- jobs offer security and good working conditions.

15. What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in the field?

ENFJ (Extraversion, Intuition, Feeling, Judgment)

ISFP (Introversion, Sensing, Feeling, Perception)

ESFP (Extraversion, Sensing, Feeling, Perception)

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

1. What is the title of the occupation?

Recreational Therapist

2. What is the nature of the work?

• Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
• Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
• Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation.
• Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.
• Prepare and submit reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
• Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests.
• Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
• Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques.
• Confer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
• Encourage clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and gardening.

3. What is the work environment?

Recreational therapists provide services in special activity rooms but also plan activities and prepare documentation in offices. When working with clients during community integration programs, they may travel locally to teach clients how to use public transportation and other public areas, such as parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, restaurants, and theaters. Therapists often lift and carry equipment.

4. What training is required?

Most entry-level recreational therapists need a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, or in recreation with a concentration in therapeutic recreation. A few may qualify with some combination of education, training, and work experience that would be equivalent to what is considered competent in the field.

5. Are there other qualifications? If so, what are they?

Although certification is voluntary, most employers prefer to hire candidates who are certified therapeutic recreation specialists. Work in clinical settings often requires certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. The council offers the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist credential to candidates who pass a written certification examination and complete a supervised internship of at least 480 hours. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy from an accredited institution is required for credentialing, but some may qualify with equivalent education, training, and experience.

6. What is the potential for advancement?

Therapists may advance to supervisory or administrative positions. Some teach, conduct research, or consult for health or social services agencies.

7. How many jobs are there in the occupation in the US? In Utah?

US: 23,280

Utah: 222

8. What are the projections for employment is the US? In Utah?

US: 26,680

Utah: 298

9. What are the typical earnings for the occupation?

$18.96 hourly, $39,440 annually

10. What are the related occupations?

· Child, Family, and School Social Workers

· Occupational Therapists

· Physical Therapists

11. What skills are required?

· Active listening

· Speaking

· Service orientation

· Social perceptiveness

· Coordination

· Critical thinking

· Reading comprehension

· Complex problem solving

· Instructing

· Writing

12. What are the interests?

· Like to work in a friendly, non-competitive environment. Relationships are important to them.

· Want to see the results of their work. They get a sense of accomplishment from the goals they achieve.

· Their own independence is important and they prefer jobs where they can plan their work with little supervision.

· Social interests. They like to work with others and help promote personal development. Teaching, giving advice, or being or service to others is important to them.

· Artistic interests. They prefer work activities that deal with designs and patterns and that which allows for self-expression.

13. What are the work styles?

· Concern for others

· Self control

· Dependability, Integrity

· Social orientation

· Adaptability/flexibility

· Cooperation, Stress tolerance

· Initiative

· Independence, Innovation

· Analytical thinking

· Attention to detail

· Persistence

· Achievement/effort

14. What are the work values?

· Relationships

· Achievement

· Independence

· Working conditions

· Recognition

· Support

15. What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in the field?

INFP (Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, Perception)

ENFP (Extraversion, Intuition, Feeling, Perception)

ENFJ (Extraversion, Intuition, Feeling, Judgment)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR

1. What is the title of the occupation?

Foreign language interpreter/translator

2. What is the nature of the work?

• Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
• Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
• Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
• Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
• Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
• Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.
• Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
• Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
• Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.
• Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

3. What is the work environment?

Interpreters work in a wide variety of settings, such as schools, hospitals, courtrooms, and conference centers. Translators usually work alone, and they must frequently perform under pressure of deadlines and tight schedules. Technology allows translators to work from almost anywhere, and many choose to work from home.

4. What training is required?

To be an interpreter or translator you must be fluent in one or more languages besides your native language. You also need to know the culture and customs where these languages are spoken. In addition, you must be very skilled with your native language. A college degree is not necessarily required. However, it provides the necessary training in language and culture.

5. Are there other qualifications? If so, what are they?

The educational backgrounds of interpreters and translators vary. Knowing at least two languages is essential. Although it is not necessary to have been raised bilingual to succeed, many interpreters and translators grew up speaking two languages.

6. What is the potential for advancement?

Proficiency in language is the main factor in advancement. Those who are fluent in several languages are likely to advance quickly. Interpreters and translators who work for government agencies are promoted regularly. Their skill and the number of years on the job help determine their advancement.

Interpreters who work for other organizations may become chief interpreters or staff directors. Translators may advance to reviewers who check the work of others. They may also become translation editors. Interpreters and translators who work as freelancers may advance to more difficult assignments with higher pay. Some may start their own agencies.

7. How many jobs are there in the occupation in the US? In Utah?

US: 50,910

Utah: 1,251

8. What are the projections for employment is the US? In Utah?

US: 62,210

Utah: 1,643

9. What are the typical earnings for the occupation?

$19.65 hourly, $40,860 annually

10. What are the related occupations?

· Court Reporters

· Elementary School Teachers, except Special Education

· Music Directors

· Immigration and Customs Inspectors

· Tour Guides and Escorts

· Travel Guides

11. What skills are required?

· Communication: listening to others, understanding, asking questions.

· Expressing ideas clearly; reading/understanding work-related materials.

· Reason and problem solve: develop and follow guidelines, concentrate while performing tasks, make sense of information by studying it.

· Manage oneself, people, time, and things

· Work with people: be aware of others’ reactions and look for ways to help people

· Perceive and visualize: quickly and accurately compare numbers, objects, and patterns.

12. What are the interests?

· Artistic

· Social

· Conventional

· Investigative

13. What are the work styles?

· Dependability

· Integrity

· Attention to detail

· Independence

· Cooperation

· Adaptability/flexibility

· Concern for others

· Initiative

14. What are the work values?

· Relationships- They like working with others and promoting personal development. Teaching, giving advice, or being or service to others is important to them.

· Working Conditions- They like to work in a friendly, non-competitive work environment. They want to maintain independence, while still being social.

15. What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in the field?

INFP (Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, Perception)

INFJ (Introversion, Intuition, Feeling Judgment)

ENFJ (Extraversion, Intuition, Feeling, Judgment)

CONCLUSION:

After researching all three occupations (Occupational Therapist, Recreational Therapist, and Foreign Language Interpreter/translator), I have come to the conclusion that being a Recreational Therapist would be the best choice. There are some similarities to Occupational Therapy, but Recreational Therapy requires less schooling. It provides a variety of work environments and activities. Working in this field I would be able to remain somewhat independent while still interacting with others.

REFERENCES:

https://utahfutures.org/materials/home.html

http://www.bls.gov/

http://www.onetonline.org/

http://jobs.utah.gov/