EXPLORING CAREER DECISIONS All Learning Objectives and Standards Created by David Burgest and students at Francis Bradley Middle School Including- Will Washburn and Alexa MacLamroc

What are Interests?  Hobbies,  Activities,  Subjects.

How is Attitude Characterized?  Positive,  Negative.

Working With People!  Working with people involves working to benefit society.  Careers include: teacher, social worker, doctor coach, lawyer, policeman/fireman/EMT.

Working With Data!  Working with data involves working with information and numbers.  Careers include: accounting, researching, computer programming, etc.

Working With Things! Working with things involve working with equipment, machines, and tools. Careers include: building, cooking, landscaping, and operating machines.

Working With Ideas!  Working with ideas involves working with concepts and idea pitches.  Careers include: acting, designing, organizing and writing.

What are Different Types of Values?  There are many different values. Here are some.  Relationships,  Responsibilities,  Achievements,  Compassion,  Recognition,  And Courage.

What are Some Values That Can Guide Career Choices?  Some values that can help you choose your career are:  Creativity,  Independence,  Recognition,  Job security,  And Variety.

Personality Types Personality Types.

Self-Attributes According to Personality Types.  Realistic-nature-lover, athletic, mechanical, likes working with equipment.  Investigative- inquisitive, enjoys science & math, likes working with data.  Artistic- imaginative, expressive, innovative, likes working with ideas.  Social- outgoing, social, listener, likes working with people.  Enterpriser- enthusiastic, leader, persuasive, likes working with people.  Conventional- detailed, structured, record keeper, likes working with data.

Realistic Realistic- nature-lover, athletic, mechanical, likes working with equipment.

Investigative Investigative- inquisitive, enjoys science & math, likes working with data.

Artistic Artistic- imaginative, expressive, innovative, likes working with ideas.

Social- outgoing, social, listener, likes working with people.

Enterpriser- enthusiastic, leader, persuasive, likes working with people.

Conventional- detailed, structured, record keeper, likes working with data.

Why is it important to consider personality when making career choices?  When careers are matched to personality, satisfaction is more likely.  Research shows that personality influences career choices.

Types of Work  Types of work can be classified as:  Job- work done for pay, Ex. Cleaning out your parent’s garage for money.  Occupation- set of related job skills and experiences, Ex. cashier, flight attendant, waitress.  Career- a series of jobs held over a period of time in the same interest field. Ex. teacher, doctor, pharmacist.  Volunteer- work done for free for a good cause. Ex. Habitat for Humanity worker.

Types of Work Performed are Grouped in Clusters Categorized By:  Industry/career field (cluster)  Similar occupations/careers  Common interests and skills  Non-Traditional Careers

What are Reasons for Participation in the World of Work?  Income  Identity  Lifestyle  Satisfaction  Contribution

What Factors Contribute to Changes in the World of Work?  Global Economy  Technology  Society  Workplace Trends

What is Personality? The Traits That Make a Person Unique.  Personality traits can be categorized by an individual’s:  Actions- Helpful, playful, or charming.  Habits-Talk fast when nervous, or twirl hair when thinking.  Feelings- Happy, sad, or glad.  Thoughts- Wishful, positive, or negative.

What are Learning Styles? The Way a Person Thinks and Learns.  How are learning styles categorized?  Verbal/Linguist- learns by saying, hearing, and seeing.  Logical/Mathematical- learns by categorizing, classifying, and patterns.  Bodily/Kinesthetic- learns by interacting and being in real space.  Visual/Spatial- learns by using the mind’s eye, colors and pictures.  Musical/Rhythmic- learns by rhythms and melodies.  Interpersonal-learns best by sharing, cooperating, and comparing.  Intrapersonal- learns best by independent study.  Naturalist-learns by observing and learning about nature.

Learning Styles  By: Alexa MacLamroc  8 th 2B  Francis Bradley Middle School  2/13/13

Verbal/Linguist  Being able to learn by saying, hearing, and seeing.

Logical/mathematic  Someone who learns by categorizing, classifying, and patterns.

Bodily/Kinesthetic  Learns by interacting and being in real space.

Visual/Spacial  Learns by using the mind’s eye, colors, and pictures.

Musical/Rhythmic  Learns by rhythms and melodies.

Interpersonal  Learns best by sharing, cooperating, and comparing.

Intrapersonal  Learns best by independent study.

Naturalist  Learns by observing and learning about nature.

Networking Provides a Way to Build Relationships, Communicate Career Interests, and Find Job Leads. Examples of Sources to Networking Include:  Career Fairs,  Community Members,  Family and Friends,  School Resources.

Printed Resources Provide Information About Job Openings.  Bulletin board ads,  Classified ads,  Help wanted signs.

Internet Resources Provide a Way to Search for Jobs Over the Internet.  Conducting yourself on the internet:  Safeguard personal information,  Be professional.

Types of Job Search Websites  Career Specific- searches for jobs in a particular field,  Company Specific- searches for jobs within a specific company,  Location Specific- searches for jobs in a specified location,  General- searches for jobs in general.

How Do You Apply For Employment?  Job Application,  Résumé  Cover Letter

What Are The Types of Interviews?  Formal,  Group,  Informational,  Telephone.

Plan for Future Employment,  Purpose,  Development of Preliminary Career Plan.