Career Planning and Development CHAPTER 9 Career Planning and Development 9-1 Career Opportunities 9-2 Planning Your Career 9-3 Applying for Employment 9-4 Securing a Job

Career Opportunities Lesson 9-1 Goals Describe the steps in the career planning process. Identify the main sources of career information. Discuss career fields with the most growth potential.

Key Terms Career – goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or series of occupation. Informational interview – planned discussion with a worker who is willing to help find out about the work that a person does, the preparation needed for that career, and the person’s feelings about the career. Mobility-willingness and ability of a person to move to where jobs are located.

Key Terms Occupation – task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a good or service. Career planning – the process of studying careers, assessing yourself in terms of careers, and making decisions about a future career.

CAREER PLANNING Your study of careers Study of careers is a continuous process. It continues even after you begin your career. First decision will likely be a tentative career decision. This is a decision that is subject to change as new information is received. This is better than no decision at all. Make career decisions while in school. A lot of the information is readily on hand. It will help you choose the right courses to take. You can become involved in organizations that teach you about business and careers such as FBLA or DECA.

THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS An occupation is a task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a good or service. People are paid for the work they perform. A career is a goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or series of occupation. Your career goal now is to: Complete your schooling and get ready for the future. Chapter 9

THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Career planning – the process of studying careers, assessing yourself in terms of careers, and making decisions about a future career. Personal Assessment – Determine interests and values Identify talents and abilities Some of your values and goals may change over the years. You will develop new interests and abilities. Chapter 9

WTBS… Provide 3 examples of occupations and 3 examples of tasks. Which do you want a career or occupation? Explain your answer. Chapter 9

YOUR STUDY OF CAREERS The study of careers is a continuous process. It continues after you begin your career. Your 1st decision will likely be a tentative career decision. A decision that is subject to change as new information is received. A tentative decision is better than no decision at all. Making an early career decision can encourage you to become involved with organizations such as FBLA or DECA. Chapter 9

CAREER PLANNING Career training Most careers require education and training beyond high school. Two-year schools (community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges) Four-year colleges and universities (public, private) Private business schools or other institutions that specialize in training for specific occupations. Consider cost for further schooling. It is an investment in your future that will help you earn higher wages and expand your potential.

THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Step 1: Personal Assessment Determine interests and values Identify talents and abilities Step 2: Employment Market Analysis Geographic influences Business and economic trends Step 3: Application Process Application form Resume and cover letter Step 4: Interview Process Prepare for interview Follow-up activities Step 5: Employment Acceptance Salary and financial factors Organizational environment Step 6: Career Development and Advancement Practice career success behaviors Develop strong work relationships

Checkpoint >> List the steps in the career planning process.

CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES Print and media sources Occupational Outlook Quarterly Occupational Outlook Handbook Gives in-depth information on hundreds of occupations including job duties, working conditions, education, and training requirements, etc. Career World Looks at careers in the future. The Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance Gives basic information about many occupations. Newspapers Reading the help wanted ads gives you an idea of what jobs are in demand.

CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES Online sources Websites are available to help with career planning. Perform searches to gather information about resumes, effective interviewing, and creating a career portfolio. Business contacts Networking – process of talking to other people about their jobs. Advantage – contacts are not limited to people you know personally. Contact can provide support when you start work as well as later in life.

CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES Informational interviews Planned discussion with a worker who is willing to help find out about the work that a person does, the preparation needed for that career, and the person’s feelings about the career. Sample questions for an informational interview How did you get your current job? In what ways do you find your work most satisfying? What are your main frustrations? What tasks and activities are required in your work? What are the most important qualifications for working in this field? What advice would you give a young person who is thinking about this type of work?

CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES Job shadow Allows you to spend time with a worker for a day or a week to learn about a certain occupation. Networking Process of talking to other people about their jobs. Advantage: Your contacts are not limited to the people you know personally. Every person you meet is a potential contact for career information. Contacts in your network can provide support when you start work as well as later in life.

Checkpoint >> What are the main sources of career information?

WTBS… List 3 careers that you are interested in that has a positive job outlook.

GROWTH CAREER AREAS Geographic influences Deciding whether you want to work in the geographic area in which you now live or whether you are willing to move. Mobility-willingness and ability of a person to move to where jobs are located. Lack of mobility can lead to locational unemployment. Occurs when jobs are available in one place but go unfilled because those who are qualified to fill those jobs live elsewhere and are not willing to relocate.

GROWTH CAREER AREAS Economic and industry trends Careers with the most potential are influenced by economic trends and current business activities. Factors that often affect career opportunities are: Consumer demand, changing demographic trends, and new technology.

Checkpoint >> What factors affect the career areas that will be in demand in the future? Answer Future employment opportunities are influenced by geography and economic trends. Consumer demand, changing demographics, and new technology all affect employment trends.