1. Chapter 3, Section 1 MONDAY, TUESDAY – 9/14 & 9/15

2.  Bell Activity  Make a list of personal traits and strengths that most employers look for in an employee.  Preview Chapter  Create a Survey

3.  TEST – Next Wednesday, Thursday  Review on Monday and Tuesday

4.  People who work full time spend 2,000 hours a year working. In order to spend that time doing something you enjoy, you need to know about the jobs and careers available to you. This section discusses: How Do You Choose a Career? Achieving Your Career Goals  Is it Ok to work just for money? Why or Why not?

5. KEY TERMS career personality learning styles values lifestyle trend professional association networking

6.  Planning for a Successful Career  Choosing a career is one of the important decisions you’ll ever make. Following these steps will help you get started  1. Assess your interests and abilities.  2. Consider personality, learning style, values, and lifestyle.  3.Research.

7.  Create an outline of your personal strengths using the bulleted list on page 55 as headings.  Ex – interest and abilities  Reading  Working with hands  Personality  Outgoing  loyal

8. Eight Styles of Learning (p.57) Verbal/Linguistic Logical/Mathematical Visual/Spatial Musical/Rhythmic Bodily/Kinesthetic Interpersonal Naturalistic

9. Values  Values guide the way people live. Some examples are: Achievement Recognition Relationships Compassion Courage

10.  In your group, create a survey to determine a persons interest and abilities, personality, values, and desired lifestyle. (p. 55-59)  Create at least two questions for each trait.

11. Researching Career Options  There are many places to find career information. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Magazines and books Professional associations Networking

12. Educate yourself Get experience Consider an internship

13.  Focused Free Write  There is a big difference between a career and a series of jobs. Which would you prefer and why?

14.  Fact and Idea Review 1-5  Turn in at beginning of class Thursday.