1. CHAPTER 4 CHOOSE A CAREER Get a Job
Economic Education for Consumers
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CHAPTER 4 CHOOSE A CAREER Get a Job
WHAT’S AHEAD
4.1 Get to Know Yourself
4.2 Explore Careers
4.3 Apply for a Job
4.4 Interview Successfully
4.5 Prepare for the Future
CHAPTER 4

2. LESSON 4.1 Get to Know Yourself
GOALS
Describe life and work values that you hold.
Identify interests, aptitudes, and personality traits that will influence your career choice.
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3. KEY TERMS personal interest aptitude skill transferable skill
personality
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4. KEY TERMS
personal interest – activities that you find rewarding over an extended period of time.
aptitude – a natural talent for learning some skills over others.
skill – an aptitude developed through training and experience.
transferable skill – a skill that allows you to complete specific tasks in various careers.
personality – the blend of qualities that defines you as an individual.

5. What Do You Value?
Life values – the most important principles in your life.
For example…living near your relatives.
Work values – principles that are most important to you in your work.
For example…independence or creativity.
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6. Life and Work Values Income and wealth Security Independence
Physical risk
Recognition
Creativity
Personal growth
Family
Community
Location
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7. Interests, Aptitudes, and Personality
What are your interests?
What are your aptitudes?
Turn aptitudes into skills
What is your personality?
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8. Common Aptitudes
Verbal aptitude – the ability to write in a clear and interesting manner and to explain ideas so that others can understand them.
Numerical aptitude – the ability to work with numbers quickly and accurately.
Spatial aptitude – the ability to “see” what something will look like from a verbal description, a flat drawing or photograph.
Manual dexterity – the ability to fix and build things and to do other physical work.
Physical coordination – the ability to execute precise muscle movements.
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9. Personality Types Realistic Investigative Creative Social Enterprising
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10. Checkpoint 4.1 How will the values you hold help you choose a career?
What aptitudes and personality traits do you have that will help you choose your career goals?
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11. Checkpoint 4.1 answers
How will the values you hold help you choose a career?
Values help people choose career goals by helping them realize what is important to them.
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12. Checkpoint 4.1 answers
What aptitudes and personality traits do you have that will help you choose your career goals?
Ask yourself the following questions:
What activities do you find rewarding?
What natural talents do you have that help you learn certain skills?
Into what training and experience are you willing to put your efforts?
Do your goal choices fit with your personality?
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13. LESSON 4.2 Explore Careers
GOALS
Identify sources of career information.
Describe steps you can take to plan for a successful career.
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14. KEY TERMS job career career connection
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15. KEY TERMS job – the set of tasks you accomplish as you work.
career – an occupation to which you have made a long-term commitment.
career connection – a meeting with someone who works in your career of choice.

16. Identifying Possible Careers
Federal government sources of information
Private sources of career information
Career clusters
Private employment agencies
Make a career connection
Be an intern
Volunteer
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17. Federal Sources of Information
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Occupational Information Network (O*NET)
Occupational Outlook Quarterly
Monthly Labor Review
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18. Economic Education for Consumers
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Career Clusters
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
Business Management and Administration
Education and Training
Finance
Government and Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality and Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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19. Plan Your Career Determine skills, training, and education required
Consider your family
Finance your plans
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20. Checkpoint 4.2
What are several sources that may be used to gather career information?
What steps should you take to create a realistic career plan?
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21. Checkpoint 4.2 answers
What are several sources that may be used to gather career information?
Check federal government sources including the Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*NET
Talk to people employed in specific careers to gain personal information, insights, and impressions
Meet with people in careers that are of interest (friends, family, job fairs, etc.)
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22. Checkpoint 4.2 answers
What steps should you take to create a realistic career plan?
Plan to acquire needed skills, training, and education
Consider how your family might be affected by your career choice
Arrange for methods of financing your preparation
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23. GOALS LESSON 4.3 Apply for a Job
Identify ways to find out about job openings.
Describe the job application process.
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24. KEY TERMS referral temporary agency résumé cover letter reference
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25. KEY TERMS
referral – the recommendation of a person for a job given to an employer by someone the employer knows.
temporary agency – a private company that specializes in supplying short-term employees to businesses.
résumé – a brief summary of your job qualifications, including your education and training, job skills and work experience.
cover letter – your letter of introduction.
reference – a person the employer can contact to verify your training, experience or character.

26. Look for Job Openings People you know Potential employers Newspapers
Employment agencies
Temporary agencies
Jobs online
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27. Application Process Preparing a résumé What to include?
Writing a cover letter
Completing the application
References
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28. Checkpoint 4.3
What steps can you take to identify job openings in your community?
List and describe steps in the application process.
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29. Checkpoint 4.3 answers
What steps can you take to identify job openings in your community?
Find out about local job openings by
Asking friends and relatives
Checking newspapers
Performing Internet searches
Working with employment and temporary agencies
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30. Checkpoint 4.3 answers
List and describe steps in the application process.
Prepare a resume: a summary of your qualifications, education and training, and employment history as well as your contact information
Write a cover letter: explanation of the reason you are applying and how your services will benefit the employer
Complete the application: employment and personal information needed by the employer
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31. LESSON 4.4 Interview Successfully
GOALS
Describe how to prepare for an interview for a job.
Write an interview follow-up letter.
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32. KEY TERM
interview
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33. Pre-Interview Checklist
Be on time
Know your résumé
Know the company
Anticipate questions
Complete a practice interview
Prepare questions
Dress for success
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34. In the Interview Be polite
Be conscious of your nonverbal communication
Try to make only positive remarks
Let the interviewer lead the conversation
Bring up your skills and experience
Ask questions
Let the interviewer know you would like the position
Thank the interviewer
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35. What They Can’t Ask You The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1964
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Examples of inappropriate questions:
Have you ever seen a therapist?
Are you planning to have kids?
What is your medical history?
You’re a Christian, aren’t you?
What country are your parents from?
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36. Write a Follow-Up Letter
Provide your contact information
Thank the interviewer
Identify the position you are seeking
Repeat your interest
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37. Checkpoint 4.4 Describe how you should prepare for a job interview.
What is the purpose of sending a follow-up letter after a job interview?
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38. Checkpoint 4.4 answers
Describe how you should prepare for a job interview.
To prepare for a job interview you should:
Review your résumé and cover letter
Complete practice interviews
Dress appropriately
Arrive on time
Bring extra copies of your résumé
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39. Checkpoint 4.4 answers
What is the purpose of sending a follow-up letter after a job interview?
The purpose of a follow-up letter is to remind an employer of your interest in the job.
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40. LESSON 4.5 Prepare for the Future
GOAL
Explain why it is important to fit in and perform your duties well when you begin a new job.
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41. KEY TERMS downsizing severance pay notice
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42. A Job Well Done Be a part of the team Take direction
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43. Know When It’s Time to Move On
Changing careers
Getting downsized
Getting fired
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44. Leave on Good Terms
Always be considerate of your current employer’s needs
Give notice at least two weeks before you leave
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45. Be Prepared Update your resume
Think about what you want for your next job
Plan your finances
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46. Checkpoint 4.5
Why should workers always try to fit in and try to do their best when they start new jobs?
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47. Checkpoint 4.5 answer
Why should workers always try to fit in and try to do their best when they start new jobs?
Workers should try to fit in when they start a job because they need to learn from other employees.
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