The High School of Art & Design's annual Career Fair takes place on Tuesday, May 20 and the school is recruiting volunteers from industry to come and share career experiences, meet the next generation and network with other industry professionals at this pioneering institution.
You should be prepared to speak with groups of students for approximately 40 minutes at a time. Get there at 8:30AM and plan to stay until around 3:00PM. A very helpful list of possible topics is included after the "Continue Reading" link below.
To sign up, contact
Ayoka Cox
Email: acox3@schools.nyc.gov
Phone: 212-752-4340 x1441
High School of Art &
Design, 1075 Second Avenue, NY, N Y 10022
Possible Topics for Career Fair Class Presentations
1. What do you do on the job?
Do you work more with DATA, PEOPLE, IDEAS, or THINGS?
Decisions you make
Equipment/Tools you use/Products
2. What personal characteristics and interests are required?
Job likes and dislikes
Attitude needed
Type of interaction with other workers
3. What are the educational requirements of the job?
High school subjects:
2 year, 4 year degree, or further
On-the-job training, apprenticeship, or other training
4. In what kind of environment do you work?
Your work setting: (factory, office, dangerous, high pressure, outside …
Physical and/or psychological demands
Travel required:
Hours, Shifts
Union, Non-union
5. Career Paths
What are some possible career paths leading to this job?
What are some related skills and training?
Other employers?
What are possible future career paths?
6. What is the employment outlook for people entering your field in the future?
Salary ranges, benefits
Geographic location
7. Do you have any interesting background stories?
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