1. Career Planning and Development
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Career Planning and Development
9-1 Career Opportunities
9-2 Planning Your Career
9-3 Applying for Employment
9-4 Securing a Job

2. 9-1 Career Opportunities Goals
Describe the steps in the career planning process.
Identify the main sources of career information.
Discuss career fields with the most growth potential.

3. Chapter 9
Key Terms
career
informational interview
mobility

4. Chapter 9
CAREER PLANNING
Your study of careers
Career training

5. THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
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THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
Step 1: Personal Assessment
Determine interests and values
Identify talents and abilities
Step 2: Employment Market Analysis
Geographic influences
Business and economic trends

6. THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
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THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
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Step 3: Application Process
Application form
Resume and cover letter
Step 4: Interview Process
Prepare for interview
Follow-up activities

7. THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
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THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
(continued)
Step 5: Employment Acceptance
Salary and financial factors
Organizational environment
Step 6: Career Development and Advancement
Practice career success behaviors
Develop strong work relationships

8. Checkpoint >> List the steps in the career planning process.
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List the steps in the career planning process.
Answer
The steps in the career planning process are personal assessment, employment market analysis, application process, interview process, employment acceptance, and career development and advancement.

9. CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES
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CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES
Print and media sources
Online sources
Informational interviews
Business contacts

10. SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW
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 would you give a young person who is thinking about this type of work?

11. Checkpoint >> What are the main sources of career information?
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What are the main sources of career information?
Answer
Print, media, and online sources, informational interviews, and business contacts are the main sources of career information.

12. GROWTH CAREER AREAS Geographic influences Economic and industry trends
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GROWTH CAREER AREAS
Geographic influences
Economic and industry trends

13. Chapter 9
Checkpoint >>
What factors affect the career areas that will be in demand in the future?
Answer
Future employment opportunities are influenced by geography and economic trends.
Consumer demand, changing demographics, and new technology all affect employment trends.

14. 9-2 Planning Your Career Goals
Describe factors of a personal assessment for career planning.
Discuss methods for obtaining career experience.
Identify information sources for available jobs.

15. Chapter 9
Key Terms
values
talent
ability

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PERSONAL ASSESSMENT
Interests
Values
Talents and abilities

17. Chapter 9
Checkpoint >>
What is the difference between an interest and a talent?
Answer
One might have several areas of interest; talents, however, are inborn abilities that can assist in narrowing career interests.

18. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Work-study programs
Part-time employment
Volunteer activities
School activities

19. Chapter 9
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What are methods for obtaining employment experience?
Answer
Work-study programs, part- time employment, volunteering, and school activities are each ways of gaining work experience.

20. SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS
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SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS
The media
Personal contacts
Business contacts
Career fairs
Government employment offices

21. Chapter 9
Checkpoint >>
What are the main sources of information about available jobs?
Answer
Business and personal contacts are the main sources of employment information.
Others include newspapers and other publications, career fairs, employment agencies, and online sources.

22. Applying for Employment
9-3
Applying for Employment
Goals
Prepare an application form and a resume.
Identify the parts of an application cover letter.
Discuss the online application process.

23. Key Terms application form resume career portfolio cover letter
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Key Terms
application form
resume
career portfolio
cover letter

24. APPLICATION ACTIVITIES
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APPLICATION ACTIVITIES
Personal data sheet
Application form
Resume
Career portfolio

25. RESUME Personal information Career objective Education Experience
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RESUME
Personal information
Career objective
Education
Experience
Career-related honors and other activities

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CAREER PORTFOLIO
Resume, cover letter, and answers to sample interview questions
Sample reports, presentation materials, and research findings from school projects
Web site designs, creative works from school activities or previous employment such as ads, packages, and promotions
News articles of community activities or other experiences in which you have participated
Letters of recommendation

27. Action Verbs for Resumes and Cover Letters
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Action Verbs for Resumes and Cover Letters

28. Checkpoint >> What are the main sections of a resume? Answer
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What are the main sections of a resume?
Answer
The typical resume includes personal information, career objective, education, experience, career-related honors, and other activities.

29. APPLICATION COVER LETTER
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APPLICATION COVER LETTER
Introduction
Development
Conclusion
Targeted letter

30. Checkpoint >> What is the purpose of a cover letter? Answer
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What is the purpose of a cover letter?
Answer
The cover letter is used to express interest in a company and to invite interest in your resume.
Its ultimate goal is to solicit an interview.

31. ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS
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ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS
Online applications
Cyber interviewing

32. Chapter 9
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How is the Internet used in the job application process?
Answer
Job seekers may learn job seeking skills, post resumes, learn more about a company, and apply for jobs online.
Employers may post positions, review resumes, and perform screening interviews online.

33. 9-4
Securing a Job
Goals
Describe activities involved in the interview process.
Compare factors to consider when accepting a job offer.
Identify attitudes and actions for success on the job.

34. Chapter 9
Key Terms
employment interview
mentor
exit interview

35. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS Before the interview During the interview
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THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Before the interview
During the interview
After the interview

36. BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW Plan your questions Things to remember
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BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW
Plan your questions
Things to remember
Be on time for the appointment.
Go alone to the interview.
Dress properly

37. DURING THE INTERVIEW Answer each question completely
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DURING THE INTERVIEW
Answer each question completely
Avoid talking too much
Make good eye contact
Stay calm
Thank the interviewer

38. COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Education and Training
What qualifies you for this job?
Why are you interested in this company?
What activities have helped you to expand your interests and knowledge?

39. COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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Work and Other Experience
In what situations have you done your best work?
Describe the supervisors who motivated you most.
Which of your past accomplishments are you most proud of?
Describe people with whom you have found it difficult to work?

40. COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
(continued)
Personal Qualities
What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
What have you done to overcome these?
What do you plan to be doing five or ten years from now?
Which individuals have had the greatest influence on you?

41. AFTER THE INTERVIEW Send a follow-up letter
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AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Send a follow-up letter
Evaluate your interview performance
Be patient

42. Chapter 9
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What actions should be taken when preparing for an employment interview?
Answer
An applicant should gather information about the organization, prepare questions, prepare answers to anticipated questions, arrive on time, and dress appropriately.

43. JOB OFFERS Salary and financial factors Organizational environment
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JOB OFFERS
Salary and financial factors
Organizational environment

44. Chapter 9
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What factors should a person consider when accepting a job?
Answer
In addition to salary, one should consider what types of benefits are offered, what kind of work environment is involved, and what opportunities for training and advancement exist.

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ON THE JOB BEHAVIOR
Positive attitude
Positive image

46. JOB SUCCESS STRATEGIES
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JOB SUCCESS STRATEGIES
Ask questions
Avoid complaining
Honor the time for breaks
Consider your appearance
Be on time
Be friendly with everyone
Show you are dependable
Follow the rules

47. Chapter 9
MENTOR
A mentor is an experienced employee who serves as a counselor to a person with less experience.

48. LEAVING A JOB Give notice Complete current projects
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LEAVING A JOB
Give notice
Letter
Date
Complete current projects
Participate in exit interview
Thank coworkers

49. Chapter 9
Checkpoint >>
How does a mentor assist less experienced employees?
Answer
A mentor can provide insight into how to find opportunities for promotion.
He or she will have an understanding of the current demands within your company or chosen field.