GOALS Lesson 1.1 Considering Careers Discuss career and job trends, and describe sources of job information. Complete a job analysis, listing the positive and negative features of potential career choices.

Careers of the Future Driven by Technology/Information Primary function is to collect, use & store info Early 1900’s Farming was Dominant Career Now Farming Represents <3% See an Increase in Professional (Doctor, Lawyer, Accountant) and Service (Dental Hygienist, Retail Sales) Careers Service Industry is Fastest Growing

Researching Careers Publications found On-Line and in Libraries Three Government Sources Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) Monthly Labor Review Websites are Found in Book To Research a Business/Corporation Standard & Poor’s Register of Corporations

Entrepreneurship Start your own business Buy a franchise

Job Analysis Positive Features Salary Benefits Opportunity for promotion Negative Features Employee expenses Work characteristics

GOALS Lesson 1.2 The Challenge of Change Describe the techniques for coping with change. Explain changing career patterns in a world economy and the need for job networking.

Coping with Change Read widely Be a lifetime learner Take classes Upgrading – Taking Classes to Gain Skill for Advancement Technical Courses are Often Available at CC Retraining – Learning a New Skill to Maintain Employability Advanced degrees – Degree Beyond BA/BS

Complete a Self- Assessment College placement center Search On-Line “Career Self-Assessment” Self-assessment inventory

Self-Assessment Checklist STRENGTHSWEAKNESSESACTION PLAN Education Experience Aptitudes and Abilities Appearance

Changing Career Opportunities Long-term planning A world economy Networking