CAREER EXPLORATION

Purpose of Career Exploration Allows for introspection and assessment Prevents unrealistic expectations Gives you perspective and information To find your niche Helps to uncover a career you love

Career Exploration Uses….. Values Interests Skills Abilities ….that we already possess and those that we can learn

Steps of Career Exploration Clarify - ideas, interests, options, choices Research and Explore - talk, read, shadow, interview Review - what is it you found out? Repeat (as needed) - start the process again Decide - armed with information, you can make choices

Time Spent in the Workplace 40 hours per week x 52 weeks per year= 2080 hrs per year 2080 hrs x 25 years of work = 52,00 hours at work You better like what you are doing!!!

Skills for Today’s Work Force Ability to be a perpetual learner in a rapidly changing work environment Competence in reading, writing, and use of a personal computer Proficiency in both listening and oral communication Adaptability and possession of creative problem solving skills Strong self esteem and motivation for sustained career development Well developed interpersonal skills and the sensitivity to function well s part of a team Potential to be an effective leader

Career Trends Patch-work careers: Careers made up of many jobs which provide variety Career changes: It is now common for people to shift or change careers College majors and careers: Often a major does not directly relate to a career field Non-traditional careers: Men in the nursing field, women in the mechanics field

Holland Theory of Career Choice Individual personality dictates career choice and satisfaction Career choice is an expression of our personality There must be congruence for us to be happy at work.

Holland’s Theory Proposed 6 personality types arranged in a coded system: R (realistic) I (investigative) A (artistic) S (social) E (enterprising) C (conventional)

Holland’s Theory Realistic Skilled trades such as electrician, machine operator, photographer, some service occupations Investigative Scientific careers such as chemists, computer programming, mathematician, lab tech

Holland’s Theory Artistic Writer, critic, editor, designer, musician Social Teacher, social worker, nurse,

Holland’s Theory Enterprising Managerial positions, sales, real estate Conventional Office and clerical work, bookkeeping, teller, accountant

Holland’s Hexagon RI A C E S

Learning Theory of Career Development Focuses on how life events and experience help in determining career choice. Made up of 4 factors A social-learning theory

Learning Theory Genetic abilities Inherited qualities may set limits on career choices Environmental conditions Beyond a person’s control. These experiences in a person’s environment can influence skill development and activities

Learning Theory Learning Experiences Schooling opportunities can help open doors to career opportunities, trial and error, observable consequences Task Approach Skills Problem-solving skills, emotions, habits