Choosing Your Career Path Chapter 19

Learning About the World of Work 19:1

What is Work Work can be defined as any activity that results in useful product or service Work can be defined as any activity that results in useful product or service A job is a position held by a person working to earn a living A job is a position held by a person working to earn a living A job title refers to an occupation, or type of work A job title refers to an occupation, or type of work A career refers to the work done over several years while holding different jobs within a particular field or area. A career refers to the work done over several years while holding different jobs within a particular field or area. Career ladder – series of jobs in which each builds on the experiences of the previous step Career ladder – series of jobs in which each builds on the experiences of the previous step

Why Do People Work? 1.Earn income 2.Support their lifestyle 1.Leisure activities enjoyed 3.Status in the community

Earning Income A person’s job determines his or her income A person’s job determines his or her income Factors that can affect a job’s pay Factors that can affect a job’s pay Education and training Education and training Experience Experience High-demand and high-risk High-demand and high-risk

Personal Reasons Work provides personal satisfaction Work provides personal satisfaction Work brings recognition Work brings recognition Work increase feelings of worth Work increase feelings of worth Your self-esteem will increase as you succeed as work Your self-esteem will increase as you succeed as work Work provides opportunities for personal growth Work provides opportunities for personal growth Work provides social contacts Work provides social contacts

Choosing a Career 19:2

Learning About Yourself These factors should be considered when choosing a career: These factors should be considered when choosing a career: *Personality traits *Personality traits Values Values *Goals *Goals Interest Interest *Aptitudes *Aptitudes Abilities Abilities

Personality If the nature of your work matches your personality traits, you will find it easier to succeed If the nature of your work matches your personality traits, you will find it easier to succeed

Values The beliefs or ideals that you feel are important The beliefs or ideals that you feel are important They will affect you decisions, actions and choose of career They will affect you decisions, actions and choose of career

Goals Goals are what you want to accomplish in life. Goals are what you want to accomplish in life. Your career choice should help you reach important goals in your life Your career choice should help you reach important goals in your life

Interests *In all occupations, a worker is involved to some degree with people, ideas, and objects *In all occupations, a worker is involved to some degree with people, ideas, and objects Identifying you interests can help you choose your career Identifying you interests can help you choose your career

Aptitudes Aptitudes are your natural talents Aptitudes are your natural talents

Abilities You abilities are skills that you learn and develop You abilities are skills that you learn and develop Different jobs require different sets of skills. Transferable skills are basic job skills that can be applied in various work situations. Different jobs require different sets of skills. Transferable skills are basic job skills that can be applied in various work situations.

Learning About Careers When investigating different career choices, the following factors should be considered: When investigating different career choices, the following factors should be considered: Job responsibilities Job responsibilities Personality traits needed Personality traits needed Places where employment can be obtained Places where employment can be obtained Skills, training, and education required Skills, training, and education required Employment outlook Employment outlook Earning potential Earning potential Potential for advancement Potential for advancement

Researching Careers Career clusters are 16 broad grouping of occupational and career specialties Career clusters are 16 broad grouping of occupational and career specialties Each cluster includes several career directions, called career pathways Each cluster includes several career directions, called career pathways Examples of Career Information Guide Examples of Career Information Guide The Occupational Information Network The Occupational Information Network The occupational Outlook Handbook The occupational Outlook Handbook CareeOneStop CareeOneStop

Factors Affecting Job Outlook You may not be able to find a job if you plan a career in a field with few jobs and many works You may not be able to find a job if you plan a career in a field with few jobs and many works Technology also impact the availably of jobs Technology also impact the availably of jobs Career opportunities are also affected by changes in society and the world Career opportunities are also affected by changes in society and the world

Considering Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs are people who are self-employed and earn income through their own business Entrepreneurs are people who are self-employed and earn income through their own business

Developing a Career Plan A career plan is a list of steps to take to reach a career goal. It will includes short-term and long- term A career plan is a list of steps to take to reach a career goal. It will includes short-term and long- term

Education and Training Apprenticeship program – the worker learns skills and gains experience while under the supervision of an experience worker Apprenticeship program – the worker learns skills and gains experience while under the supervision of an experience worker The military can provide training that can used in both military and civilian careers The military can provide training that can used in both military and civilian careers A technical college is a one – two year program at a technical college training A technical college is a one – two year program at a technical college training A four-year degree program from a college or university A four-year degree program from a college or university

Student and Professional Organization Student and professional organizations offer the opportunity to develop skills while learning about future careers Student and professional organizations offer the opportunity to develop skills while learning about future careers Being active in a professional organization can help you stay informed about job trends and advancements in your career field. Being active in a professional organization can help you stay informed about job trends and advancements in your career field.

Portfolios A portfolio is a collection of materials that document your achievements over time A portfolio is a collection of materials that document your achievements over time Items to Include in a Portfolio Items to Include in a Portfolio List of awards and special honors List of awards and special honors Descriptions of volunteer work Descriptions of volunteer work Transcripts, licenses and certifications Transcripts, licenses and certifications

The World of Work 19:3

The Job Search Gather the information you need to know about yourself Gather the information you need to know about yourself Find out what jobs are available Find out what jobs are available Network with family, friends, and people in you career field Network with family, friends, and people in you career field Networking is talking to family members, friends, and other people you know about possible job openings. Networking is talking to family members, friends, and other people you know about possible job openings. Membership in a professional organization can also provide network opportunities Membership in a professional organization can also provide network opportunities

The Job Search Identify employers who offer the job you want Identify employers who offer the job you want Research the requirements needed for each position you consider Research the requirements needed for each position you consider

Preparing You Résumé A résumé is a summary of your skills, training, education, and past work experiences. A résumé allows any employer to quickly evaluate n applicant’s qualifications A résumé is a summary of your skills, training, education, and past work experiences. A résumé allows any employer to quickly evaluate n applicant’s qualifications

Parts of Résumé Worker identification Worker identification Work objective Work objective Education Education Experience – job history, listing the years worked, title of your jobs and duties performed Experience – job history, listing the years worked, title of your jobs and duties performed Activities and organizations Activities and organizations Special skills Special skills

Applying for a Job Cover letter - a letter sent with résumé to express interest in a job Cover letter - a letter sent with résumé to express interest in a job Include: Include: Why are you qualified for the job Why are you qualified for the job Mention the qualities or experiences that are most likely going to attract the employer’s interest Mention the qualities or experiences that are most likely going to attract the employer’s interest End your letter with a request for an interview End your letter with a request for an interview

Filling Out Application Forms Completing this form neatly and accurately in important Completing this form neatly and accurately in important This represents how well you follow written directions This represents how well you follow written directions Do not skip any questions Do not skip any questions

Interviewing for a Job An interview gives the employer an opportunity to talk with job applicants An interview gives the employer an opportunity to talk with job applicants Be able to: Be able to: Talk about why you want to work for the organization Talk about why you want to work for the organization What will you be able to do for the organization What will you be able to do for the organization What skills and qualities you have What skills and qualities you have Bring a list of references to the interview Bring a list of references to the interview References are people who have direct knowledge of you and your past work record References are people who have direct knowledge of you and your past work record

Prepare of the Interview Learn all you can about the employer Learn all you can about the employer What are your strengths and weakness What are your strengths and weakness Allow extra travel time to arrive a few minutes early Allow extra travel time to arrive a few minutes early

Job Success Performance Rating Performance Rating Formal evaluation Formal evaluation Succeeding as a Team Member Succeeding as a Team Member Doing you part to help the group success Doing you part to help the group success

Business Etiquette Business etiquette – showing respect for others, being courteous, and taking time to listen and communicate clearly Business etiquette – showing respect for others, being courteous, and taking time to listen and communicate clearly

Business Ethics A guiding set of moral values that influence high standards in business activities A guiding set of moral values that influence high standards in business activities Sexual harassment – unwelcomed or unwanted advances, request for favors, or other verbal or physical conduct sexual nature Sexual harassment – unwelcomed or unwanted advances, request for favors, or other verbal or physical conduct sexual nature Equal opportunity forbids the discrimination of workers based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability Equal opportunity forbids the discrimination of workers based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability

Terminating Employment Giving Notice Giving Notice A two-week notice of termination from employment is accepted as a standard of courtesy in most jobs A two-week notice of termination from employment is accepted as a standard of courtesy in most jobs Asking for a Reference Asking for a Reference