1. The Job Ahead Chapter2 Unit 1

2. Work Histories Work History- All the jobs that one has in a working lifetime. Qualify- Meeting the requirements of a specific job. Having a work history can help show that you are qualified for a new job. The occupations and trainings you gain can help you to get a better job in the future.

3. New Careers Stable Jobs A job that is considered to be permanent, and you will work at several years. Medical Jobs Lawyers Morticians Market Research Educators Unstable Jobs A job that might disappear because of social or economic conditions. Retail jobs Sales jobs Food service jobs Political jobs

4. Moving toward a stable job Promotion- Advancing to a higher job or placement. Usually has more responsibilities and residual benefits. Self-Direction- Setting a goal and taking steps (training, extra hours, certifications, licenses) to attain skills to help retain or promote your current status. What can YOU do to help yourself?

5. Challenges of Staying Employed Technology- Application of scientific knowledge for practical uses. Robots Automated food making machines Computers This are a few examples of how humans have become Obsolete or no longer used in some industries.

6. How do you compete with technology? Learn how to fix it. Learn how to use it as a tool for your job. Learn how to train others how to use it. Learn how to program/build it. Stay current with the trends of technology in your field. Will Smith in I robot, learning to “work” with Technology.

7. Chapter Recall Important Vocabulary: Obsolete Promotion Qualify Self-Direction Stable Job Technology Work History

8. Critical Thinking 1. Do you think that hard work and quality effort pay off? Or is this just a myth that parents, teachers, and employers want you to believe? 2. Several years ago IBM began requiring high school transcripts from individuals applying for entry-level jobs. Explain what you think of this requirement and why it is or is not important. 3. Suppose you have two job offers, A and B. The jobs have different hourly wages and a different number of hours worked per week. Describe how you would determine which job pays more per week, and which job would be more suitable for you and why.