Unit 3: Careers Introduction to Careers

Careers The best careers advice to give to the young is 'Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for doing it. Katherine Whitehorn Copy this quote down Use at least 4-5 complex sentences describing to me your perfect job - one you would like doing best. What would your daily duties be? What would it involve?

Objectives Explain the differences between JOB and CAREER Explain why it is important to begin exploring career option now Know what students will be learning and doing in this unit Identify the different reasons people work Build career ladders to understand how jobs and careers are related

Careers Vocabulary JOB= a specific piece of work; a task, chore, or duty; a position of employment CAREER = a profession or occupation that one trains for and pursues as a lifework

Careers Did you know? You spend 17,000 hours in school between pre-kindergarten and high school graduation… You will spend 80,000 hours at work as an adult (40 hrs X 50 weeks X 40 years of full- time work)

The Reasons People Work Survival Definition Security Self-respect;confidence Accomplishment Measure of self-wroth Doing a job well

Careers Holland Code Notes Hollands Theory: –Do certain types of people go into certain types of work? –Research shows your chances of success are improved if you share interests with other types of people with whom you work –People with certain types of personality traits go into certain types of work –These categories are called occupational environments Can you describe the workers in a particular career?

Look at the following slide and determine which group of people with which you would likely be able to work.

Observers & analysts, People who like to learn, investigate, analyze, & solve problems Imaginative & creative Innovators, people who enjoy working in unstructured situations Skilled with words, people who like working w/ others to teach, train, or cure Good leaders who like working w/ people, persuading & influencing others, people who enjoy leading or managing an organization People w/ clerical ability or good w/ numbers, who like to work w/ data & carrying out others instructions in great detail Good athletes or mechanics, people who like to work w/ machines, tools, animals & like to be outdoors

After 15 minutes, everyone in the first group you joined leaves, except you. Of the groups that remain, which would you be drawn to? Observers & analysts, People who like to learn, investigate, analyze, & solve problems Imaginative & creative Innovators, people who enjoy working in unstructured situations Skilled with words, people who like working w/ others to teach, train, or cure Good leaders who like working w/ people, persuading & influencing others, people who enjoy leading or managing an organization People w/ clerical ability or good w/ numbers, who like to work w/ data & carrying out others instructions in great detail Good athletes or mechanics, people who like to work w/ machines, tools, animals & like to be outdoors

4 Assumptions of Hollands Theory 1. Individuals are categorized by strengths and interests in 6 occupational types. 2. There are 6 model environments in which unique opportunities exist. 3. Individuals match environments with their unique skills and interests in order to deal with the opportunities that motivate them. 4. Behavior is determined through the interaction of an individuals personality and the unique environment.

An Important Fact Hollands theory only offers this information as a structure for deeper research. It is the beginning not the completion of a career search.

People: Those in this group work with people every day. Their jobs involve helping others. Ex: teacher, nurse, taxi driver, salesperson, or veterinarian Things: In this group, people work every day with objects or machinery. Ex: carpenter, factory worker, computer operator, laboratory assistant, auto tech. Data: In this group, people work with information and facts. Ex: newspaper editor, police artist, chemist, meteorologist. Ideas: In this group, people work at gathering information and facts. Ex: writers, artists, inventors, and designers

A Quick Review

Holland Code Realistic – a doer who… –Has good motor coordination –Likes to build or repair with tools –Likes to work outdoors –Is physically active –Is mechanically minded –Enjoys working with machines –Enjoys working alone or with just one or two other people

I= Investigative – a thinker who… Prefers to work alone Is curious Wants to solve problems Enjoys science and math Likes to work without supervision Wants to understand how things work

A= Artistic – a creator who … Likes small, intimate groups Wants freedom to plan his/her own schedule Likes to work with ideas Is creative and imaginative Needs self-expression Enjoys theater, art, and music

S= Social – a helper who is … Cooperative Friendly A good co-worker Concerned about helping or teaching others Responsible An entertainer

E = Enterprising – a persuader who … Is a strong leader Is hard-working Enjoys talking to people Has a high energy level Enjoys taking risks Values being promoted and gaining success

C = Conventional – an organizer who … Is orderly Enjoys successfully carrying out instructions Is dependable Enjoys dealing with facts Is concerned about accuracy Enjoys keeping details straight

Careers Holland Code You will now take your own survey. Make sure you listen to the directions!