Careers Decisions Bell Ringers for October 8 th, 2010 In what shape is the RIASEC diagram? What does RIASEC stand for? Write one of the RIASEC careers down and what type of people are involved in that career.

Career Decisions Objectives for October 8 th, 2010 Discuss what work is Discuss what a job is Discuss what a career is

What is Work? Work is an activity done to produce or accomplish something People do an activity, or work, in order to gain something in return Everyone works

What is Work? As you go to school, you work You do homework, read books, give reports, and study for tests That is the work you do to accomplish passing grades

What is Work? At this point in your life, schoolwork is very important You are preparing yourself for your future work-your career

What is a Job? A job is something you do to earn money In your working life, you may have many jobs Many jobs are temporary or part- time Nevertheless, a job is not a career

What is a Career? A career is a series of jobs, usually in the same or related fields A good way to display the steps of a career is with a career ladder

What is a Career? A career ladder shows a sequence of work in a career field, from entry to advanced levels Each rung is another step in the progression to a better job Each step may require you learn new and more complex jobs

What is a Career? Careers may be in professional, public, or business areas Careers require that many jobs be learned to progress in a chosen area No matter what path you choose, advancing in a career requires you learn complex tasks

What is a Career? There is a direct link between how well you do in school now and your future in the work world Prospective employers will consider your school records when they make hiring decisions That is why it is important to do well in school

Summary In your working life you will surely have many different jobs A job may or may not be related to your career A career requires that you learn increasingly more difficult jobs related to a chosen field Careers exist in professional, public, and business areas of life A career can be compared to a ladder, each step is a progression toward a career objective