1. Chapter 4 Career Decisions and Preparing for 21st Century Careers
Chap. 4 p. 93
Balancing life goals

2. Standard of living
The way you live as measured by kinds and quality of goods and services you can afford.
If Americans’ standard of living was the same today as in 1949….
The average American household’s income would be $27,500 a month instead of the $4,400 a month that it is currently! (75% decrease 56 yrs)

5. Top 5 personality traits employers are looking for:
New research shows that the vast majority of employers (88%) are looking for a “cultural fit” over skills in their next hire as more and more companies focus on attrition rates.
Can you guess the 5 traits?

6. Underemployment vs. Entitlement
CREATE YOUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES-
Many future career opportunities will evolve around identifying a problem or need and coming up with an innovative solution.

7. Top 5 personality traits
Professionalism (86%),
high-energy (78%) and
confidence (61%)
self-monitoring (58%)
Intellectual curiosity (57%) 

8. Changing Work place policies/benefits

9. What does GOOGLE look for in their employees?

10. 21st CENTURY SKILLS for LIFE/CAREER
Today’s life and work environments require far more than thinking skills and content knowledge. The ability to navigate the complex life and work environments in the globally competitive information age requires students to pay rigorous attention to developing adequate life and career skills.
Look at the skills listed on handout…
How do these skills compare with the
7 Habits of Effective Teens?

11. Resume worksheet
Compile information to put into your resume in the lab this week.