1. 4.02
Critique career information in terms of reliability and compatibility to personal information.

2. Terms
Personal Career Profile – helps to organize career information with, personal information and career information (education and training is a vital part of this information)
Bachelors degree- 4 years of school
Nontraditional occupations - careers that were typical for one gender but not the other.
Myths/Stereotypes- an unfound belief or notion
Bias - to cause partiality or favoritism in (a person); influence, esp. unfairly
Small Business Administration (SBA) - a government agency that aids, counsels, and assist all the interest of small business

3. Terms
Entrepreneur - a person who organizes and manages a business; also a person who starts a business
Innovative - creating value out of new ideas, new products, new services or new ways of doing things
Entrepreneurship - the organization and management of a business
Capital - any money or equipment invested in running a business
Profit - the amount of money left from total business income after paying all expenses
Retail sales - clerk, sales persons, telemarketer, and repairer (clock/watch)

4. Terms
Sole Proprietorship - simplest form of business because it only requires one person
Partnership – a form of business organization involving two or more people; Johnson & Johnson, Ben & Jerry
Franchise - allows the entrepreneur to view a business with a proven track record, Buyer is often granted exclusivity (no one else could buy the same franchise in the same area) Fast Food Restaurants, Hotels and Motels, Carpet Cleaning Services, Muffler and Brake Shops
Corporation - Owned by many people in which they all have limited liability on the responsibility, profits and debts of the company

5. Terms Sexual Harassment- Any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature
Working conditions- refers to the working environment and to the non-pay aspects of an employee’s terms and conditions of employment
Salary- fixed compensation paid regularly for services

6. What's on a Career Profile?
Personal Information
Values
Interest
Personality traits
Data, People, Things preference
Skills and aptitudes
Education/training goals
Career Information
Career values
Career duties and responsibilities
Personality type needed
Data, People, Things characteristics
Skills and aptitudes required
Education/training required

7. I Have A Dream
“ I have a dream that one day all men will be created equal”
Martin L. King Jr.
Do you think this is true between men and women in the workplace?

8. Traditional and non-traditional careers
MALES
Nurse
Teller
Flight attendant
Makeup artist
Day care worker
FEMALES
Truck driver
Mechanic
Plumber
President
Janitor

9. Myths/Stereotypes of men in non-traditional careers
Nontraditional jobs for women
Nontraditional jobs for men

10. Myths/Stereotypes of men in non-traditional careers
Men who work in non-traditional careers are not masculine.
The Facts
Men working in nontraditional careers come in all sizes, shapes and types. They are just as manly as any other man.
Myth
Men are not nurturing enough to work with small children or as caregivers
The Facts
Men are caring fathers, grandfather, brothers, teachers, nurses and other professional caregivers.
They also provide excellent role models for young children and help erase many of the negative stereotypes about men.

11. Myths/Stereotypes of men in non-traditional careers
Men who work in nontraditional careers aren’t skilled or strong enough to be employed in traditional careers.
The Facts
Men choose nontraditional careers because of their interest, skills, abilities.
Myth
Men in nontraditional careers earn less money then men employed in traditional careers
The Facts
Men in nontraditional careers, especially those who own their own business or work as a supervisor, can earn more money than men employed in traditional careers.

12. Myths/Stereotypes of women in non-traditional careers

13. Myths/Stereotypes of women in non-traditional careers
Working in trade jobs can be dirty and women don’t like to get messy
The Facts
Women traditionally do “dirty” jobs such as changing diapers and housecleaning.
Myth
Women who work in non-traditional careers are not feminine.
The Facts
Just because a woman dresses rugged and gets dirty does not mean they are not feminine.

14. Myths/Stereotypes of women in non-traditional careers
Women in clerical jobs dress so well that surely they make more money than trade workers.
The Facts
This is NOT true. On an average a receptionist makes about $128 less than an electrician on entry-level weekly salaries.
Myth
Women are not strong enough to perform in trade or construction jobs.
The Facts
The average woman is strong enough to work as a skilled worker because technology and tools have made jobs easier for both men and women
Secondly women can build strength while on these jobs.

15. Males and females have the ability to learn.
FACT
Males and females have the ability to learn.

16. Advantages of Nontraditional Careers
Intrinsic motivation of following dreams
Empowerment/autonomy
Receive more attention on the job
Makes an impact on society; opens the door to others
Higher wages (women)
Job satisfaction
Opportunities to learn while you earn (Apprenticeships) (women)
Acquire transferable skills
Better benefits (women)
Job security (women)
Better work environment (men)

17. BUT………. “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction”
Sir Isaac Newton
(3rd Law of Motion)

18. Disadvantages of Nontraditional Careers
Hazardous workplaces (women)
Discrimination/Harassment
Sense of isolation
Physical requirements
Lack of mentors
Non-supportive friends and family
Shift work vs. traditional schedule
Seasonal lay-offs
Potential for physical and mental challenges

19. Barriers to Pursuing non traditional jobs
Unsupportive attitudes of family and friends
Lack of equity in education (Traditional courses are typically selected.)
Workplace/school discrimination
Lack of acceptance
Not getting proper training
Isolation on the work-site
Limited access to support services
Women assigned menial tasks in work/lab environment
Sexual harassment

20. Overcoming Barriers = Too Much Stress
Some may say overcoming these barriers maybe too stressful and we should just give up and work traditional jobs.
What do you think?

21. Overcoming
We must continue to overcome these barriers and strive to pursue nontraditional job because the world is at our fingertips.