7 Contents Chapter Explore Careers Section 7.1 Plan Your Career Section 7.2 Prepare for Work

Section 7.1 Plan Your Career It is important to research and plan your career path. 2

Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary aptitude portfolio job shadowing apprentice networking mentor modify reveal

Explore Your Options You can start thinking about and planning for your career now. Learn about the kind of education and training you need for the career you choose. Decisions based on specific skills can lead you to work you enjoy.

Explore Your Options There are tests that can help you discover your aptitudes. Create a portfolio to present your skills and abilities to future employers. aptitude A natural talent or ability for something. portfolio A neatly organized collection of one’s skills, experiences, and qualifications.

Research Careers Ask family members, teachers, and career counselors to help you identify skills and interests that would be useful when looking for jobs. What are some of your interests that you will consider in choosing a career? 6

Research Careers Learn about a job by: job shadowing. serving as an apprentice. job shadowing Spending time with someone to observe him or her on the job. apprentice Someone who works under the guidance of a skilled professional in order to learn an art, craft, or trade.

Research Careers Networking is a direct way to find a job. Find a mentor for inspiration and encouragement. networking Using personal connections to help achieve one’s goals. mentor Someone with experience who supports, advises, and encourages the progress of a less experienced person.

Research Careers Join professional organizations to meet people in the field that interests you. The Internet is an excellent place to learn about careers. You can submit job applications and résumés in person, through the mail, or online. 9

Section 7.2 Prepare for Work People work for many reasons and prepare for work in different ways.

Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary job satisfaction entrepreneur franchise technology credit

The World of Work Think about the skills you have that could apply to work. People work to: earn a living. feel satisfaction. meet people and make friends. 12

Get Ready to Work School counselors can help you get started. Job opportunities increase with education. Education and training options include: technical schools. apprenticeships. colleges. universities. 13

Get Ready to Work Part-time jobs can help you: gain experience. learn to get along with others. find work that suits you. understand the qualities you might need for future work. 14

Get Ready to Work Technology skills are necessary in more jobs now than ever before. technology A manner of accomplishing a task using specialized processes, methods, or knowledge; equipment and machinery. What are some technology skills that you already possess?

Get Ready to Work Entrepreneurs are responsible for every part of their business. entrepreneur A person who starts and runs his or her own business.

Chapter Summary Section 7.1 Plan Your Career When you think about your career options, consider your strengths, interests, abilities, values, and goals. Begin thinking about the specific skills and the education and training you will need for the career you choose. As you study and gain work experience, put together a portfolio of your skills, experiences, and qualifications. Talk about career possibilities with your parents, family members, school counselors, and teachers. 17

Chapter Summary Section 7.2 Prepare for Work One of the first steps in finding a job is to consider your interests. Most people choose jobs based on their interests and skills. Without a high school education, job opportunities will be limited. There are many options for education after high school. Part-time employment is part of your preparation for full-time employment. Some people go out on their own as an entrepreneur. 18

Review Do you remember the vocabulary terms from this chapter? Use the following slides to check your knowledge of the definitions. The slides in this section include both English and Spanish terms and definitions. Start

A natural talent or ability for something. aptitude aptitud A natural talent or ability for something. Talento natural o capacidad para algo. Show Definition

portfolio portafolio A neatly organized collection of one’s skills, experiences, and qualifications. Una colección organizada de las habilidades, experiencias y calificaciones que uno tiene. Show Definition

Spending time with someone to observe him or her on the job. job shadowing observar un trabajo Spending time with someone to observe him or her on the job. Pasar tiempo con alguien para observar como hace su trabajo. Show Definition

apprentice aprendiz Someone who works under the guidance of a skilled professional in order to learn an art, craft, or trade. Alguien que trabaja bajo la orientación de un profesional capacitado con el fin de aprender un arte, oficio o negocio. Show Definition

crear una red de contactos networking crear una red de contactos Using personal connections to help achieve one’s goals. Usar contactos personales para lograr metas. Show Definition

mentor mentor Someone with experience who supports, advises, and encourages the progress of a less experienced person. Alguien con experiencia, que apoya, asesora y estimula el progreso de una persona con menos experiencia. Show Definition

satisfacción por el trabajo job satisfaction satisfacción por el trabajo A feeling of accomplishment from a job well done. Una sensación de logro por un trabajo bien hecho. Show Definition

A person who starts and runs his or her own business. entrepreneur empresario A person who starts and runs his or her own business. Persona que inicia y dirige su propio negocio. Show Definition

franchise franquicia An agreement or license to sell a company’s products or to operate a business that carries that company’s name. Un acuerdo o licencia para vender productos de una compañía o para montar un negocio que lleva el nombre de la compañía. Show Definition

To make different; to change; to alter. modify modificar To make different; to change; to alter. Hacer diferente; cambiar; alterar. Show Definition

To open up to view; to display; to show. reveal revelar To open up to view; to display; to show. Poner a la vista; mostrar, descubrir. Show Definition

technology tecnología A manner of accomplishing a task using specialized processes, methods, or knowledge; equipment and machinery. Una manera de realizar una tarea mediante procesos, métodos o conocimientos especializados; equipos y maquinaria. Show Definition

Honor; praise or recognition; acknowledgment. credit crédito Honor; praise or recognition; acknowledgment. Honor; elogio o reconocimiento. Show Definition

End of Chapter 7 Explore Careers