1. Career Planning and Development
CHAPTER 9
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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
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2. LESSON 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.
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3. Key Terms
career
informational interview
mobility
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4. CAREER PLANNING
Your study of careers
Career training
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5. 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
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6. THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
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THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
Step 3: Application Process
Application form
Resume and cover letter
Step 4: Interview Process
Prepare for interview
Follow-up activities
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7. THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
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THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
Step 5: Employment Acceptance
Salary and financial factors
Organizational environment
Step 6: Career Development and Advancement
Practice career success behaviors
Develop strong work relationships
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8. >> C H E C K P O I N T
List the steps in the career planning process.
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9. CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES
Print and media sources
Online sources
Informational interviews
Business contacts
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10. 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?
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11. >> C H E C K P O I N T
What are the main sources of career information?
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12. GROWTH CAREER AREAS Geographic influences Economic and industry trends
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13. >> C H E C K P O I N T
What factors affect the career areas that will be in demand in the future?
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14. LESSON 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.
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15. Key Terms
values
talent
ability
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16. PERSONAL ASSESSMENT
Interests
Values
Talents and abilities
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17. >> C H E C K P O I N T
What is the difference between an interest and a talent?
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18. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Work-study programs
Part-time employment
Volunteer activities
School activities
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19. >> C H E C K P O I N T
What are methods for obtaining employment experience?
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20. SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS
The media
Personal contacts
Business contacts
Career fairs
Employment agencies
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21. >> C H E C K P O I N T
What are the main sources of information about available jobs?
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22. LESSON 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.
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23. Key Terms application form resume career portfolio cover letter
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24. APPLICATION ACTIVITIES
Personal data sheet
Application form
Resume
Career portfolio
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25. RESUME Personal information Career objective Education Experience
Career-related honors and other activities
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26. 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
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27. ACTION VERBS FOR RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS
Accomplished
Directed
Organized
Achieved
Edited
Planned
Administered
Facilitated
Produced
Coordinated
Implemented
Researched
Created
Initiated
Supervised
Designed
Managed
Trained
Developed
Monitored
Updated
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28. >> C H E C K P O I N T What are the main sections of a resume?
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29. APPLICATION COVER LETTER
Introduction
Development
Conclusion
Targeted letter
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30. >> C H E C K P O I N T What is the purpose of a cover letter?
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31. ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS
Online applications
Cyber interviewing
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32. >> C H E C K P O I N T
How is the Internet used in the job application process?
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33. Describe activities involved in the interview process.
LESSON 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.
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34. Key Terms
employment interview
mentor
exit interview
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35. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS Before the interview During the interview
After the interview
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36. BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW Plan your questions Sample questions
What training opportunities are available to employees?
What qualities do your most successful employees possess?
What new opportunities are your company considering in the next few years?
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37. BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW Things to remember
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BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW
Things to remember
Be on time for the appointment.
Go alone to the interview.
Dress properly
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38. DURING THE INTERVIEW Answer each question completely
Avoid talking too much
Make good eye contact
Stay calm
Thank the interviewer
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39. 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?
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40. COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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?
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41. COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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?
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42. AFTER THE INTERVIEW Send a follow-up letter
Evaluate your interview performance
Be patient
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43. >> C H E C K P O I N T
What actions should be taken when preparing for an employment interview?
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44. JOB OFFER COMPARISON Salary and financial factors
Organizational environment
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45. >> C H E C K P O I N T
Other than salary, what factors should a person consider when accepting a job?
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46. ON THE JOB RELATIONSHIPS
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
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47. MENTOR
Experienced employee
“career coach”
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48. LEAVING A JOB Give notice Complete current projects
Letter
Date
Complete current projects
Participate in exit interview
Thank coworkers
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49. >> C H E C K P O I N T
How does a mentor assist less experienced employees?
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