Career Planning and Development CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 9 Career Planning and Development 9-1 Career Opportunities 9-2 Planning Your Career 9-3 Applying for Employment 9-4 Securing a Job ITB

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

Warm-Up What are some resources you can use in planning your career? CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Warm-Up What are some resources you can use in planning your career? Chapter 9, Lesson Plans Day 1 Have students answer the warm-up on a separate sheet of paper while you take attendance. Answer: resources that can be used in planning a career include research tools on the Internet or in the library, organizations such as FBLA, school guidance counselors, and talking with people who work in various careers. Hand out the Chapter 8 & 9 pre-test (tell students it is not graded except for participation) Have students hand it back in Pass out the Chapter 9 study guide Chapter 9 ITB

The Career Planning Process CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 The Career Planning Process Occupation: a task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a good or service. Career: a goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or series of occupations. Career planning: the process of studying careers, assessing yourself and making decisions about a future career. Make sure students have their chapter 8-9 study guides. Section 9.1 is pages 202 – 206 in the book Have students give an example for an occupation and a career (my occupation is a teacher at RTHS, but my career is teaching/education) Chapter 9 ITB

THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 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 The personal assessment you will do will be the Kudar assessment – some of you have already done this, others this will be the first time. Why would it be important to determine your interests, values, talents and abilites? (so you can pick a career you are interested in and have skills for you will be more successful and happy) Chapter 9 ITB

THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 (continued) THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Step 3: Application Process Application form Resume and cover letter Step 4: Interview Process Prepare for interview Follow-up activities You will fill out many job applications in your life (including in here) and you will also need to have a resume to send or give to employers. – We will talk about the way to do this later. Ask how many have been in a job interview? – talk about what happens (briefly) in a job interview Chapter 9 ITB

THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 (continued) THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Step 5: Employment Acceptance Salary and financial factors Organizational environment Step 6: Career Development and Advancement Practice career success behaviors Develop strong work relationships When you receive an offer you will need to consider the salary and any other financial factors with the job…such as benefits, distance of driving, etc. Can you support yourself with this salary. While in your career you will need to continue to practice success behaviors – what could these include? (showing up to work on time, having a good attitude, always trying your best); Why is it important to develop strong work relationships? Hand out the Likes/Dislikes worksheet and have the students go through and answer this. Chapter 9 ITB

CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES Print and media sources Occupational Outlook Handbook Chapter 9 ITB

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Informal Interview Planned discussion with a worker who is willing to help you find out about the work that a person does, the preparation needed for that career, and the person’s feelings about the career Why would this be more valuable career information than the Occupational Outlook Handbook? Chapter 9 ITB

SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 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? Chapter 9 ITB

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Warm-Up What was the most surprising information you learned about your career from the research? What information did you already know? What information was new for you? Have students answer this on a separate sheet of paper After – 5A let them check their stocks (give about 10 minutes) Pass back any study guides collected Chapter 9 ITB

Networking The process of talking to other people about their job CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Networking The process of talking to other people about their job Not limited to people you know Contacts can provide support when you start work Every person you meet is a potential contact for career information Chapter 9 ITB

GROWTH CAREER AREAS Geographic influences Economic and industry trends CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 GROWTH CAREER AREAS Geographic influences Mobility: the willingness and ability of a person to move where jobs are located. Locational unemployment occurs when jobs are available in one place but go unfilled because qualified people live elsewhere. Economic and industry trends service fields are expected to have most employment potential Geographic influences on jobs– this is where the jobs are… certain jobs/career areas are in certain geographic locations Some of you may decide to move where the greatest potential for getting a job in your career area is available. Some of you will decide to stay in the area you are already in and find a job in that area. Sometimes that is ok, other times it could cause locational unemployment There are economic trends as well that affect career areas such as economic trends and business activities. Consumer demand, changing demographics and new technology often affect career opportunities. You need to consider your abilities, talent and interests along with the business trends when deciding what career area to go into. Assignment: have students complete #3 on page 226 (under Communicate Business Concepts) – make sure students use complete sentences to answer this. If they do not use complete sentences it will not be graded. If there is time – have students read the article “What it takes to be Great” – talk about it – use the questions. Chapter 9 ITB

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 PERSONAL ASSESSMENT Interests: the activities that give you satisfaction. Examples: reading, computers, shopping Everyone has interests – brainstorming a list of your interests can help when trying to decide which career to choose Chapter 9 ITB

Values Values: things that are important to you prestige money power achievement independence security belonging helping others Chapter 9

Talents A talent is a natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things. Music art sports Chapter 9

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Ability Ability is the quality of being able to perform a mental or physical task. Reading writing computer skills public speaking math Chapter 9 ITB

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 >> C H E C K P O I N T What is the difference between an interest and a talent? One person might have several areas of interest, but talent is inborn abilities that can help narrow a career choice Chapter 9 ITB

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Work-study programs Coop class Part-time employment summer or part-time work Volunteer activities School activities reports or oral presentations clubs (ex: FBLA or Student Council) Read A Question of Ethics on page 210 as a class – Answer the questions Have students read the article “What it takes to be great” and answer the questions Chapter 9 ITB

SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS The media: newspaper ads Personal contacts: school counselors or business teachers Business contacts: visit businesses and ask about openings Career fairs: at schools in the community Employment agencies Group Activity: In a group (3 – 4) have students determine which source of job information would be most valuable to various groups: students, college graduates, a person looking to change careers Chapter 9 ITB

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Warm-Up Make a list of your talents and abilities. Specify whether you believe each one is strong or weak. Indicate how you might use your strengths in career planning. Also tell what actions you might take to improve your weak areas. Have students answer the following on a separate sheet of paper. Take attendance. Remind students there will be a quiz on Thursday. Have students work on the Key Terms assignment (give about 25 minutes) Go back to the study guide Chapter 9 ITB

Key Terms Personal Data Sheet Application Resume Cover Letter CHAPTER 8 4/20/2017 Key Terms Personal Data Sheet Application Resume Cover Letter references Career portfolio Assignment: Students will take each key term and define it, give an example, tell how it relates to them, and illustrate/draw a picture of it. They will take a piece of paper and fold it in fourths – put the word in the center and in one quarter define the word, give example, etc. see example. Hand out the key term activity Chapter 8 ITB

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Example Sentence Because of lack of sales, Ford had to downsize its manufacturing staff Definition: Planned reduction in number of employees to reduce costs Downsizing How it relates to me: Due to the downsizing at Rantoul Products, my uncle lost his job When students are finished have them do the following: Page 226 in the White Introduction to Business book – answer #5; page 227 answer #6 and 7; and page 228 read the Decision making strategy and answer #24 and 25 Chapter 8 ITB

APPLICATION ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 APPLICATION ACTIVITIES Personal data sheet: summary of your important job-related information education work experience references Application form asks for information related to employment. You will want to have a personal data sheet with you when you fill out job applications – this way you won’t forget any important information Assignment: Filling out a job application – as a class – walk the students through how to fill an application form – see sample application handout Chapter 9 ITB

Resume A summary of your education, experience, and skills Chapter 9 4/20/2017 Resume A summary of your education, experience, and skills Look at page 217 for an example of a resume Chapter 9 ITB

RESUME Personal information Career objective Education Experience Career-related honors and other activities Chapter 9

References References: a list of people who can give a report about your character, education, and work habits. Previous Employers Co-workers Teachers Coaches Minister/Youth Pastors ASK Them First!!! Chapter 9

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Warm-Up What industry is expected to have the greatest employment potential? Name three ways you can obtain career oriented abilities? What is the process of talking to people about their jobs? What are values? What is talent? Have students answer these questions. Go over the answers…Hand back study guides. Give the quiz (no study guides) When finished go through the action verbs and the activity Hand out the Job Application/resume packet Go through the directions. Go through the resume Activity together Tell students that the Resume outline - they should use action verbs (and look at the sample) – help them come up with an objective Have the write the cover letter like the sample (on separate sheet of paper) Complete the job application (for the customer service job) Chapter 9 ITB

ACTION VERBS FOR RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS Accomplished Directed Organized Achieved Edited Planned Administered Facilitated Produced Coordinated Implemented Researched Created Initiated Supervised Designed Managed Trained Developed Monitored Updated Chapter 9

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Activity Let’s say your work experience is babysitting….how can you make these duties/tasks sound better for a resume Play games with kids Feed the kids Keep the kids safe Go back to the slide (33) that has the action verbs…go through (on white board) alternative ways to say each: Example: Organized children’s activities; prepared nutritious meals; supervised children’s activities; supervised home; Chapter 9 ITB

Career portfolio Provides tangible evidence of your ability and skills. Chapter 9

CAREER PORTFOLIO Resume, cover letter, and answers to sample interview questions Sample reports, presentation materials, and research findings from school projects Web site designs, creative works from school activities or previous employment such as ads, packages, and promotions News articles of community activities or other experiences in which you have participated Letters of recommendation Chapter 9

APPLICATION COVER LETTER CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 APPLICATION COVER LETTER Cover letter: expresses your interest in a specific job. Used to obtain an interview. Usually includes 3 main sections: Introduction Development Conclusion Job Application Assignment Chapter 9 ITB

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Scenario Shondra Keller graduated from RTHS in 2004, and received an associates degree in nursing from Parkland college in May 2007. She worked at Champaign County Nursing home from October 2004 – July 2006 as a CNA and She also worked at Carle Hospital as a nurse from May 2007 to now. She has good communciation, computer, and math skills. She also voluteers at Crisis Nursery and plays adult league softball. Walk through the scenario and create a resume with the kids Hand out the sample resume/cover letter See attached on how they should write the resume When done, hand out the Job Application/Resume activity – Go through the directions. Have students help come up with a cover letter (use the sample as a guide) Chapter 9 ITB

>> C H E C K P O I N T What is the purpose of a cover letter? Chapter 9

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS Online applications: many organizations allow you to apply online Cyber interviewing: sometimes used to screen applicants Chapter 9

>> C H E C K P O I N T How is the Internet used in the job application process? Chapter 9

Describe activities involved in the interview process. LESSON 9-4 Securing a Job Goals Describe activities involved in the interview process. Compare factors to consider when accepting a job offer. Identify attitudes and actions for success on the job. Chapter 9

Key Terms employment interview mentor exit interview Chapter 9

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Warm-Up You are about to go to a job interview. What are some of the things you will do to prepare for the interview? Please write complete sentences. Hand back the Job Application/Resume Activity Give students about 15 minutes to complete Chapter 9 ITB

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 THE INTERVIEW PROCESS Employment interview: face-to-face meeting with a potential employer to learn about the job and to see if you are a good fit. Make sure to hand back any study guides collected. Go through the Notes for the Interview process Chapter 9 ITB

BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW Things to remember Practice questions CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 (continued) BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW Things to remember Practice questions Plan questions to ask Be on time for the appointment. Go alone to the interview. Dress properly Get rid of bad habbits Go through each of these in detail (especially dress) Chapter 9 ITB

DURING THE INTERVIEW Answer each question completely CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 DURING THE INTERVIEW Answer each question completely Avoid talking too much Make good eye contact Stay calm Thank the interviewer When finished, hand out the mock interview sheets – go through the instructions Students will choose a job that they can interview for as a student (part-time or summer job) Each student will answer their own questions (and use the sheet when they demonstrate the interview) When they are finished with the questions, they need to practice (with their partner) answering the questions The partners will come to the front of the room and do the interviews (they can use their sheet with their answers) Have students work with a partner (if there is an uneven amount have one group of 3) Extra credit if they dress up. Interviews will be Wednesday. Chapter 9 ITB

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Education and Training What qualifies you for this job? Why are you interested in this company? What activities have helped you to expand your interests and knowledge? Chapter 9

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS (continued) COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Work and Other Experience In what situations have you done your best work? Describe the supervisors who motivated you most. Which of your past accomplishments are you most proud of? Describe people with whom you have found it difficult to work? Chapter 9

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS (continued) COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Personal Qualities What are your major strengths and weaknesses? What have you done to overcome these? What do you plan to be doing five or ten years from now? Which individuals have had the greatest influence on you? Chapter 9

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Warm-Up Name at least four ways to dress appropriately for an interview. What “bad” habit(s) do you think you have that you need to get rid of before you interview? Chapter 9 ITB

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 >> Warm-Up Other than salary, what factors should a person consider when accepting a job? Have students answer questions in complete sentences. Finish mock interviews. Allow students to do some “bad interviews” Have students look up their stocks Chapter 9 ITB

Warm-Up Why is it important to “dress for success” for an job interview? What are some other important preparations you can do for an interview and why are they important? Chapter 9

CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Warm-Up What things can you do to be successful when you are hired for a job? Come up with at least three things. Write in complete sentences. Have students answer this on a separate sheet of paper. Finish Mock Interviews Have students check their stocks Hand out study guides Chapter 9 ITB

AFTER THE INTERVIEW Send a follow-up letter: a letter to the person with whom you interviewed to express your appreciation for the interview. Evaluate your interview performance Be patient Chapter 9

ON THE JOB RELATIONSHIPS Job success strategies Ask questions Avoid complaining Honor the time for breaks Consider your appearance Be on time Be friendly with everyone Show you are dependable Follow the rules Chapter 9

MENTOR Experienced employee “career coach” Chapter 9

LEAVING A JOB Give notice - at least TWO WEEKS CHAPTER 9 LEAVING A JOB 4/20/2017 Give notice - at least TWO WEEKS Letter Date Complete current projects Participate in exit interview: your employer asks questions about your work Always leave good terms - you may want to use your coworkers and supervisor as references Have students create “mini” posters with 4 – 5 tips on interviewing and/or on-the-job success (show the PowerPoint example) Chapter 9 ITB

Interviewing Tips Dress for success Be on Time Go alone to CHAPTER 9 4/20/2017 Interviewing Tips Dress for success Be on Time Go alone to the interview Practice Answering Questions Chapter 9 ITB

>> C H E C K P O I N T How does a mentor assist less experienced employees? Chapter 9