Chapter 1.2 The Changing Workplace Cooperative Ed II

Ch. 1.2: The Changing Workplace OBJECTIVES: Describe how the global economy affects jobs in the U.S. Explain how technology is changing the workplace Explain how the job outlook will affect your career plans

Ch. 1.2: The Changing Workplace Choosing the kind of work you will do is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. The kind that fits your interests/skills The kind of lifestyle you would like The way work will affect your life ?: What else should you think about when it comes to the kind of work you will do?

Ch. 1.2: The Changing Workplace ?: How do you know… What career trends are happening now? Which are up and coming? Which are on their way out?

Ch. 1.2: The Changing Workplace ?: How do you know… What career trends are happening now? Which are up and coming? Which are on their way out? Read newspapers, magazines, industry books Talk to people in the fields you’re interested in Online research or library research

Ch. 1.2: The Changing Workplace GLOBAL ECONOMY & the JOB MARKET ?: What is an economy?  Where are the things you own made?  Do you think differently when you see “Made in USA” or do you not consider it? ?: What do you know about Global Economy? Is it good or bad for a country? ?: What is a ‘job market’?

Ch. 1.2: The Changing Workplace ECONOMY – he ways in which a group produces, distributes and consumes its goods and services Goods vs Services GLOBAL ECONOMY – The ways in which the world’s economies are linked. JOB MARKET – Demand for certain jobs in each place or country

Ch. 1.2: The Changing Workplace More on Global Economy What advantages do you have over someone from China? Brazil? England? Mexico? Kenya? What advantages do people on those countries have over you? Remember: Employers want the best. They will look for specific skills and dedication. Especially today as economy is suffering!

Ch. 1.2: The Changing Workplace Trends in the current economy Technology – how is it changing? Affecting? TEAMS – organized group that sets goals, makes decisions and implements actions within a company OUTSOURCING – When a business hires other companies or individuals to produce their services or goods

Ch. 1.2: The Changing Workplace QUESTIONS: 1: How does the global economy affect the job market? 2: Describe how technology may affect the career you are interested in. Which do you consider more important in choosing a career – following your own interests or following the job outlook? Why?