CHAPTER 4 CHOOSE A CAREER Get a Job Economic Education for Consumers 4/20/2017 CHAPTER 4 CHOOSE A CAREER Get a Job WHAT’S AHEAD 4.1 Get to Know Yourself 4.2 Explore Careers 4.3 Apply for a Job 4.4 Interview Successfully 4.5 Prepare for the Future CHAPTER 4

LESSON 4.1 Get to Know Yourself GOALS Describe life and work values that you hold. Identify interests, aptitudes, and personality traits that will influence your career choice. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

KEY TERMS personal interest aptitude skill transferable skill personality © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

KEY TERMS personal interest – activities that you find rewarding over an extended period of time. aptitude – a natural talent for learning some skills over others. skill – an aptitude developed through training and experience. transferable skill – a skill that allows you to complete specific tasks in various careers. personality – the blend of qualities that defines you as an individual.

What Do You Value? Life values – the most important principles in your life. For example…living near your relatives. Work values – principles that are most important to you in your work. For example…independence or creativity. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Life and Work Values Income and wealth Security Independence Physical risk Recognition Creativity Personal growth Family Community Location © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Interests, Aptitudes, and Personality What are your interests? What are your aptitudes? Turn aptitudes into skills What is your personality? © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Common Aptitudes Verbal aptitude – the ability to write in a clear and interesting manner and to explain ideas so that others can understand them. Numerical aptitude – the ability to work with numbers quickly and accurately. Spatial aptitude – the ability to “see” what something will look like from a verbal description, a flat drawing or photograph. Manual dexterity – the ability to fix and build things and to do other physical work. Physical coordination – the ability to execute precise muscle movements. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Personality Types Realistic Investigative Creative Social Enterprising © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.1 How will the values you hold help you choose a career? What aptitudes and personality traits do you have that will help you choose your career goals? © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.1 answers How will the values you hold help you choose a career? Values help people choose career goals by helping them realize what is important to them. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.1 answers What aptitudes and personality traits do you have that will help you choose your career goals? Ask yourself the following questions: What activities do you find rewarding? What natural talents do you have that help you learn certain skills? Into what training and experience are you willing to put your efforts? Do your goal choices fit with your personality? © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

LESSON 4.2 Explore Careers GOALS Identify sources of career information. Describe steps you can take to plan for a successful career. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

KEY TERMS job career career connection © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

KEY TERMS job – the set of tasks you accomplish as you work. career – an occupation to which you have made a long-term commitment. career connection – a meeting with someone who works in your career of choice.

Identifying Possible Careers Federal government sources of information Private sources of career information Career clusters Private employment agencies Make a career connection Be an intern Volunteer © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Federal Sources of Information Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Occupational Outlook Quarterly Monthly Labor Review © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Economic Education for Consumers 4/20/2017 Career Clusters Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Business Management and Administration Education and Training Finance Government and Public Administration Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning CHAPTER 4

Plan Your Career Determine skills, training, and education required Consider your family Finance your plans © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.2 What are several sources that may be used to gather career information? What steps should you take to create a realistic career plan? © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.2 answers What are several sources that may be used to gather career information? Check federal government sources including the Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*NET Talk to people employed in specific careers to gain personal information, insights, and impressions Meet with people in careers that are of interest (friends, family, job fairs, etc.) © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.2 answers What steps should you take to create a realistic career plan? Plan to acquire needed skills, training, and education Consider how your family might be affected by your career choice Arrange for methods of financing your preparation © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

GOALS LESSON 4.3 Apply for a Job Identify ways to find out about job openings. Describe the job application process. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

KEY TERMS referral temporary agency résumé cover letter reference © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

KEY TERMS referral – the recommendation of a person for a job given to an employer by someone the employer knows. temporary agency – a private company that specializes in supplying short-term employees to businesses. résumé – a brief summary of your job qualifications, including your education and training, job skills and work experience. cover letter – your letter of introduction. reference – a person the employer can contact to verify your training, experience or character.

Look for Job Openings People you know Potential employers Newspapers Employment agencies Temporary agencies Jobs online © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Application Process Preparing a résumé What to include? Writing a cover letter Completing the application References © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.3 What steps can you take to identify job openings in your community? List and describe steps in the application process. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.3 answers What steps can you take to identify job openings in your community? Find out about local job openings by . . . Asking friends and relatives Checking newspapers Performing Internet searches Working with employment and temporary agencies © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.3 answers List and describe steps in the application process. Prepare a resume: a summary of your qualifications, education and training, and employment history as well as your contact information Write a cover letter: explanation of the reason you are applying and how your services will benefit the employer Complete the application: employment and personal information needed by the employer © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

LESSON 4.4 Interview Successfully GOALS Describe how to prepare for an interview for a job. Write an interview follow-up letter. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

KEY TERM interview © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Pre-Interview Checklist Be on time Know your résumé Know the company Anticipate questions Complete a practice interview Prepare questions Dress for success © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

In the Interview Be polite Be conscious of your nonverbal communication Try to make only positive remarks Let the interviewer lead the conversation Bring up your skills and experience Ask questions Let the interviewer know you would like the position Thank the interviewer © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

What They Can’t Ask You The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1964 The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Examples of inappropriate questions: Have you ever seen a therapist? Are you planning to have kids? What is your medical history? You’re a Christian, aren’t you? What country are your parents from? © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Write a Follow-Up Letter Provide your contact information Thank the interviewer Identify the position you are seeking Repeat your interest © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.4 Describe how you should prepare for a job interview. What is the purpose of sending a follow-up letter after a job interview? © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.4 answers Describe how you should prepare for a job interview. To prepare for a job interview you should: Review your résumé and cover letter Complete practice interviews Dress appropriately Arrive on time Bring extra copies of your résumé © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.4 answers What is the purpose of sending a follow-up letter after a job interview? The purpose of a follow-up letter is to remind an employer of your interest in the job. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

LESSON 4.5 Prepare for the Future GOAL Explain why it is important to fit in and perform your duties well when you begin a new job. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

KEY TERMS downsizing severance pay notice © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

A Job Well Done Be a part of the team Take direction © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Know When It’s Time to Move On Changing careers Getting downsized Getting fired © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Leave on Good Terms Always be considerate of your current employer’s needs Give notice at least two weeks before you leave © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Be Prepared Update your resume Think about what you want for your next job Plan your finances © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.5 Why should workers always try to fit in and try to do their best when they start new jobs? © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Checkpoint 4.5 answer Why should workers always try to fit in and try to do their best when they start new jobs? Workers should try to fit in when they start a job because they need to learn from other employees. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning