Chapter 3 Lesson 1 Exploring Careers

What You’ll Learn Why characteristics and strengths are important in deciding a career How to assess your abilities How to match strengths with career paths How to research career fields and develop a plan to achieve your goals

Initiation Create a list of personal traits and strengths that most employers look for in an employee. Then, explain why an employer would look for these qualities.

How Do You Choose a Career? Why now? Full time about 2,000 hrs per year-must enjoy What do you think the difference is between a career and a job? Career vs Job Career= Job= How many have a job? Is that your career?

Assessing Your Personal Strengths Interests and abilities-what do you enjoy doing? Make a list of 10 things that interest you and rank them Personality-what kind of personality do you have? Example: enjoy working in groups or alone? Learning Style-How do you learn best? Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoEee9l9nCw

Assessing Your Personal Strengths Values-guide the way you live your life What values do you have? Lifestyle-the way you spend you time, energy, and money.

Learning Style Quiz How do you learn best: http://www.edutopia.org /multiple-intelligences- learning-styles-quiz

Researching Career Options Gather information on jobs that interest you and meet your strengths Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and- financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm#tab-8 Magazines/Books: Business Week or Monthly Labor Review Professional Associations-members of the same field meet to share ideas and information Networking-Use everyone you know!!!

Achieving your Career Goals Develop a plan-figure out how to begin in a career that interests you Educate yourself-choose educational path that best fits your goals Get Experience-take any job in that field Consider an internship-great experience

Individual Activity Career Research Project Choose a career that interests you Research that career using reliable sources Example: Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Create a PowerPoint/Google Slides that summarizes your career (Degree(s) Required, Salary Range, Experience Needed, Skills, Why You Like That Career Area, etc.)

Group Discussion Activity What kind of personality and values do you think a person needs to become a successful lawyer? A high school principal? Why do you think that some people believe networking is the best way to find a job?