Now that you are nearing the end of your program, we want to give you an opportunity to prepare yourself for the next steps toward your career. In the last week, you spent some time thinking about what you want to do after you finish your degree. In this assignment, you will take it a step further by researching potential jobs within the field of ABA, both in your current location as well as in at least one other location in the country.
Preparation- MUST USE THE ABAIs Career Center
Use ABAI's Career CentralLinks to an external site. website and/or a different job search website that you have found to conduct a job search in your location and one other location of your choosing.
Instructions
Using your search results, answer the following questions. Note: You do not need to find answers to every item listed. You are encouraged to make this job search relevant to your specific career vision.
- What types of jobs are available in your location?
- For example, number of jobs, job titles, job requirements, job setting, full-time or part-time, and job qualifications.
- What types of jobs are available in a different location of your choosing?
- For example, number of jobs, job titles, job requirements, job setting, full-time or part-time, and job qualifications.
- Is relocation an option for you? Why or why not?
- Would you need to relocate to attain the job you would like? Would you consider relocating?
- Your answer can be as simple or detailed as needed.
- Would you need to relocate to attain the job you would like? Would you consider relocating?
- What is the pay range for the job opportunities you found, if listed?
- For example, is the pay range listed? Is there a sign-on bonus? Are there requirements to retain the sign-on bonus?
- What are the benefits included with the jobs you found?
- Do they provide medical insurance?
- Do they provide new staff training?
- Will they pay for professional conferences?
- Will they pay for any continuing education units (CEUs) for a BCaBA?
You can use a table to format your assignment or you can write your answers in paragraph form.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
- Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- Length: 1–2 ;double-spaced pages.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
- Competency 6: Apply psychological content and skills to academic and career goals.
- Describe the type of jobs available in a particular location.
- Describe the type of jobs available in a different location.
- Explain whether relocation is an option.
- Describe pay and/or benefits of available jobs.