1. Chapter 9
Career Planning

2. 9-1 Career Opportunities
THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
Occupation- task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a good or service
Career- goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation
Your current career goal is to complete your schooling and get ready for the future.

3. Career planning- process of studying careers, assessing yourself in terms of careers, and making decisions about a future career

4. The Career Planning Process
Personal Assessment
Determine interests and values
Identify talents and abilities
Employment market analysis
Geographic influences
Business and economic trends

5. The Career Planning Process
Application process
application form
resume and cover letter
Interview process
Prepare for interview
Follow-up activities

6. The Career Planning Process
Employment acceptance
Salary and financial factors
Organizational environment
Career development and advancement
Practice career success behaviors
Develop strong work relationships

7. Your Study of Careers
Too often, a career choice is not made until full-time work begins
This is too late, especially if training and education are required
It is important to view learning about careers as a life-long activity
Tentative career decision- subject to change as new information is received

8. Career Training
Many careers required education and training beyond high school including:
Two-year schools- community or junior colleges
Four-year colleges and universities- public and private
Private business schools- court reporter, computer tech, medical assistant, etc.

9. Consider the cost of further schooling as an investment in your future.
This schooling will help you earn a higher wage.
Many ways exist to help finance your education.

10. Many financial aid programs are provided by schools including:
Scholarships
Student loans
Work-study programs
Some financial aid programs are based on your academic record.
Others are based on financial need.

11. Checkpoint>>
Why is it important to follow each of the six steps in the Career Planning Process?

12. Print and Media Sources
Occupational Outlook Handbook- information on hundreds of occupations including
Job duties
Working conditions
Education and training requirements
Advancement opportunities
Employment outlook
Earnings

13. Career World- includes careers of the future
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance- basic information about many occupations
Newspaper Help Wanted Ads- an idea of jobs in demand and what skills and training are needed

14. Online Sources Web sites are available to help with career planning.
A search may be performed to gather information about: resumes, effective interviewing, creating a career portfolio

15. Informational Interview
Informational interview- planned discussion with a worker willing to help you learn about their work, the preparation needed for the career, and the person’s feelings about their career
Help you gain insight into what really happens in a career

16. Questions to ask during an informational interview include:
How did you get your current job?
In what ways do you find your work most satisfying? What are your main frustrations?
What tasks and activities are required in your work?
What are the most important qualifications for working in this field?
What advice do you give a young person who is thinking about this type of work?

17. Job shadow- spending time with a worker for a day or week to learn about their occupation

18. Business Contacts Networking- talking to other people about their jobs
Advantages of networking:
Contacts not limited to people you know personally
Every person you meet is a potential contact for career information
The contacts in your network when you start work as well as later in life

19. Checkpoint>>
What are the main sources of career information?

20. In-Class Activity>>
Career Areas with Greatest Growth Potential
Sales and Retailing
Marketing representatives and sales managers in the areas of electronics, medical products, financial services
Health Care
Medical assistants, physical therapists, home health workers, lab technicians, health care administrators
Social Services
Child care workers, elder care coordinators, family counselors, social service agency administrators
Business Services
Web consultants, language translators, employee benefits managers, data analysts
Hospitality and Food Service
Resort and hotel administrators, customer service representatives, food service managers, meeting planners
Financial Services
Risk assessment managers, e-commerce accountants, investment consultants
Management and Human Resources
Supervisors, interviewers, employee benefits administrators
Computer Technology
Systems analysts, computer operators, web site developers, service technicians
Education
Corporate trainers, special education teachers, educational administrators

21. GROWTH CAREER AREAS Geographic Influences
Mobility- willingness and ability to move where jobs are located
Locational unemployment- jobs are available in one place but go unfilled because qualified persons live elsewhere and are unwilling to move

22. Economic and Industry Trends
Careers with the most potential are influenced by economic trends.
Consumer demand
Changing demographic trends
New technology

23. Checkpoint>>
What factors affect the career areas that will be in demand in the future?

24. 9-1 ASSESSMENT
Complete questions #1-3 from page 5 of your packet.