LIVING ONLINE 2 Name:

1.  Go to a search engine and search for “occupational outlook handbook” and then click on the link to take you to the site. This is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. Read the instructions on the web page on how to find career information, and fill out the following table from information at this site.

JOB TITLE / JOB OUTLOOK / TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS / MEDIAN (AVERAGE) EARNINGS RANGE
Computer Programmer
Accountant
Roofers (Roofing)
Dental Assistant
A career you are interested in: ______
A career you are interested in: ______

2. Go to www.monster.com. This is a site where you can find job openings in the United States. Find at least 2 job openings for each of the 2 careers you are interested in (from table above). If you can’t find any at Monster you can also go to www.hotjobs.com or search for another site where you can find job openings.

Job Title/Company / City, State / Education Required / Salary (if given)

3. Go to www.kbb.com. Find two different new vehicles that you would like to have. Select the model and options you would like and write down the information for each car.

CAR 1 CAR 2

Make and Model:

Retail Price:

Now you are going to calculate what the monthly payments would be if you bought one of these cars. Use the payment calculator at www.kbb.com or use a search engine to find a car payment calculator. Enter the retail price for the car; assume you have a $2000 down payment; and use 4.75% for the interest rate. Calculate the loan for a 60-month (5 year) time period.

Car 1 Monthly Payment:

Car 2 Monthly Payment:

4. Go to www.utahrealestate.com. Search for homes in the following areas and price ranges. Select one home in each area and fill out the table for each home you choose.

AREA AND PRICE RANGE / MLS# / HOW MANY SQUARE FEET / HOW MANY BEDROOMS / TWO OTHER FEATURES
Magna
$70,000 - $100,000
Draper
$400,000 - $450,000
The area you live in now (choose your own zip code) $170,000-$200,000
Your Dream Home Area: Price Range:

5.  Go to www.mapquest.com. Find directions from Cottonwood High School (5715 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84121) to your house.

How many miles is it from Cottonwood to your house:

Read the directions to get to your house. Is this the way you go home?