1. Planning Your Career and Education Chapter 5

2. Employment Trends of the Future Keep up with what is happening in the world so that your career does not become obsolete.

3. Learn About Employment Trends The Internet Newspaper News Programs Current Magazines Government Statistics and Publications

4. Some Trends for the Future

5. Baby Boomers, Generation X, the Millennials and the New Generation Z

6. Baby Boomers Born between 1946 and 1964 Four out of every ten adults today The population is getting older How will the Baby Boom generation affect careers of the future?

7. Generation X Born between 1965 and 1977

8. Advantages of Generation X More highly educated Greater demand for skilled workers Computer literate Good work ethic As Baby Boomers retire, more job opportunities

9. The New Millennials Born between 1977 and 1995

10. The New Millennials Sometimes called the “Echo Boomers” By 2010, they will be the largest teen population is U.S. history Will exceed the number of Baby Boomers In the next 10 years, college enrollments will increase by 300,000 students per year College admission will become increasingly competitive.

11. The New Millennials The cyber generation Their most important values are individuality and uniqueness Greatest concerns: terrorism and school shootings Decreasing use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco Have the promise of changing institutions for the better

12. The New Generation Z Born since 1995 Many Names: Generation Wii iGeneration Gen Tech Digital Natives Net Gen The Plurals

13. Generation Z Last generation with a Caucasian majority Accept diversity Decline of “traditional families” Because of recession, less likely to believe in the American dream of having more The age of “girl power” Hope to use technology to change the world

14. More Trends...

15. From Goods to Service and Technology What are some service and technology occupations?

16. Service Occupations Health Care Business Education Finance Insurance Real Estate Transportation Communication

17. Increased Opportunities in Healthcare By 2018, 26% of all new jobs will be in healthcare

18. Why the increase? Aging baby boomers Healthcare reform New pharmaceuticals New developments in medicine

19. More Assistants Needed Because of increased cost, we will need more: –Physician’s assistants –Medical assistants –Physical therapy assistants –Dental assistants

20. Healthcare Workers + Technology Workers in medical fields will use more technology Example: Nursing Informatics

21. Increased Need for Education

22. Middle Class is Endangered More low pay, low skill jobs More high pay, high skill jobs Education will determine pay and class

23. Need for Lifelong Education Need for training and education over a lifetime Without training and education, skills will soon become obsolete

24. Energy Shortages Recycling Alternative energy Concerns about global warming and climate change

25. Going Green!

26. As fossil fuels are depleted, look for more: –Wind turbines –Solar panels –Biofuels –Emphasis on sustainability –Taking care of the environment

27. Green Jobs Environmental lawyer Green architect Sustainability consultant Marine biologist Environmental technician Energy efficiency specialist Organic farmer Compliance manager Product engineer Wind energy engineer Solar Engineer

28. E-Commerce

29. E-commerce is changing the way we do business Online sales are increasing 10-20% a year while traditional retail sales are stagnant Online marketing is used for most retail sales E-commerce will become an important part of business education

30. Increase in Entrepreneurship Starting your own business Taking advantage of technology to work from home

31. The Microprocessor In the last 20 years, its power has increased one million times In the next 20 years, it will increase a million times again

32. Computers of the Future Powerful, mobile, connected Optical computers that operate at the speed of light Gesture, voice and touch communication Computers in the human body?

33. Technology and Communication 2 million new jobs in technology Computer systems designs will increase by 34% by 2018

34. New Technology Jobs Computer network administrators Data communications analysts Web developers Data loss prevention Online security

35. Computer Science Computer science grads will be especially marketable when combined with traditional fields such as finance and marketing.

36. New Media Cell phones Other mobile devices

37. Diverse Workforce More older workers More women One third from diverse groups More immigrants

38. Advances in Technology Many new careers in technology Radiation and lasers Fiber optics and telecommunications Artificial intelligence Biotechnology Advances in medicine

39. Beware of Outsourcing Accounting Customer service Data entry Assembly line workers Software developers Technical support

40. 21 st Century The Biology Century

41. New Advances in Biology The 21 st Century will be the biology century –Human Genome Project –Biotechnology –Biomedical technology

42. Biotechnology Increasing important to: –Combat disease –Develop new surgical devices –Increase food production –Reduce pollution –Improve recycling –Tools for law enforcement

43. Biomedical Engineering Involves developing and testing healthcare innovations Will increase 72% by 2018

44. Effect of Terrorism People are choosing to stay in the safety of their homes, offices, cars, and gated communities. Less travel Increase in home remodeling and sales of entertainment systems Increase in careers that provide value to society and increased personal satisfaction

45. Employment Projections 2008-2018

46. Top Jobs for the Future Business Education Entertainment Health Information Technology Travel/ Transportation Law/Law enforcement Services Sports and related Technology Trades

47. 10 Fastest Growing Biomedical engineer Network systems and data communications analyst Home health aides Personal and home care aides Financial examiners Medical scientists Physician assistants Skin care specialists Biochemists and biophysicists Athletic Trainers

48. 10 Highest Salary Increase Management, scientific, technical Physicians Computer Systems design General merchandise stores Employment Services Local government Home health care services Services for elderly and disabled Nursing care facilities Full-service restaurants

49. Top Paying Jobs Require math and science

50. Top Paying Jobs (Over 50K) Chemical engineering Computer engineering Occupational therapy Electrical engineering Aerospace engineering Computer science Civil engineering Nursing Environmental engineering Construction management Physics Economics

51. Largest Numerical Openings Registered nurses Home health aides Customer services rep Food preparation workers Personal and home care aides Retail salespersons Office clerks Accountants and auditors Nursing aides, orderlies Postsecondary teachers

52. Work Skills for the 21st Century

53. Basic Skills Reading Math Writing Listening Speaking Computers

54. Thinking Skills Creative Thinking Decision Making Problem Solving Mental Visualization Knowing How to Learn Reasoning

55. Personal Qualities Responsibility Self-esteem Sociability Self-management Integrity and Honesty

56. Workplace Competencies Manage time and money Participate as a member of a team Use computers to access information Develop efficient management systems Use technology

57. How to Research Your Career

58. Career Description Nature of the work Working conditions Training Qualification Advancement

59. The Career Outlook Salary Availability of employment Will this career exist in the future?

60. To Research Your Career Use the College Success Web Site Visit the Career Center Use the library

61. Planning Your Education

62. Steps in Planning Your Education Assessment tests Take English the first semester Start math classes early Take general education Prepare for your major

63. For Your Success See a counselor or adviser Develop an educational plan

64. Writing a Resume

65. Your Resume A snapshot of your education and experience Generally one page

66. Resume Contact information –Name –Address –Telephone –E-mail

67. Resume Career Objective Education Experience Special skills, honors, awards References

68. Good Resume Write clearly Be brief Be neat Be honest Print professionally or post online Your resume represents you!

69. Letters of Reference Ask for letters of reference from your current employers and professors. Keep them on file. Ask for endorsements on LinkedIn. Use them to apply for jobs and scholarships.

70. Online Resumes Many jobs today will be posted on the Internet and will require online resumes

71. The Cover Letter

72. Cover Letter State briefly the job you are interested in. Briefly state how your education and experience would be an asset to the company. Ask for an interview. Attach your resume.

73. Assignment Complete a resume and cover letter for your ideal job. Assume you have graduated from college and are applying for that job that motivated you to finish college.

74. Establishing Your Personal Brand Online

75. Personal Branding Through the use of social media, you can use this concept to market your strengths to potential employers and to find a satisfying career.

76. Personal Branding Define your brand. What are your passions, goals, and personal strengths and how can they be used in the job market?

77. Personal Branding Manage your online presence. Beware of materials like these: Photos or references to drug or alcohol abuse Discriminatory comments on race, religion or gender Negative comments about previous employers Poor communication skills (grammar and spelling)

78. Personal Branding Set up a nameplate website. About.me Visify.com These are free.

79. Using Online Tools Top sites: LinkedIn Facebook

80. Using Online Tools Classified Ads careerbuilder.com Job Search Engines Simplyhired.com Indeed.com Employment agencies Using email to find a job

81. The Job Interview

82. First Learn About the Job Library Personnel Office Friends and Contacts Web Site

83. Interviewers Look For: Enthusiasm and commitment How you can be an asset to the company How you can work as part of a team

84. Make a Good Impression Dress appropriately. Relax. Anticipate interview questions. Smile and introduce yourself. Maintain eye contact.

85. Some Interview Questions Tell us about yourself. Why do you want this job? Why are you leaving your present job? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Tell us about a difficulty or problem you solved on the job.

86. Interview Questions Tell us about one of your achievements on the job. What do you like best about your job? What do you like least? Are there any questions you would like to ask?

87. Write a thank you note. It makes a good impression. It causes the interviewer to think about you again.

88. Interview Worksheet 1. Answer the questions in 5 minutes. 2. Practice the questions with your partner.

89. Keys to Success: Life is a Dangerous Opportunity

90. The Chinese Word for Crisis Has Two Characters: Danger Opportunity

91. What is the danger? What is the opportunity?

92. Every adversity has the seed of a greater benefit or possibility.

93. Assignment: Complete Rate Your Skills for Success in the Workplace

94. See a Counselor to develop your Educational Plan