Transcript Chapter 9

Chapter 9
Career planning
Career Opportunities
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Read page 201 and answer the questions at
the bottom of page 201.
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Terms to remember
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Career- goal for work that is fulfilled through an
occupation or series of occupations.
Informational interview- planned discussion with
a worker who is willing to help you find out
about the work that a person does.
Mobility- the willingness and ability of a person
to move where the jobs are located at.
Occupations
Careers
Goals
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Complete schooling and get ready for your
career.
Lets list of some occupations people would like
to have a career in:
Create your own- List 3 occupations and 3
careers you see yourself working in the future.
The career
planning process
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Page 203 Figure 9-1
Career planning
process. This can
express your interests,
values, talents, and
abilities provide the
basis for a career
choice as you
develop new
interests and abilities.
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Step 1: Personal Assessment
 Determine interests and
values
 Identify talents and abilities
Step 2: Employment Market
Analysis
 Geographic influences
 Business and economic trends
Step 3: Application Process
 Application form
 Resume and cover letter
Step 4: Interview Process
 Prepare for interview
 Follow-up activities
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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Career planning process
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New career opportunities
occur all the time. It is
important to view learning
about careers as a lifelong
activity. This continues
even after your career.
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Tentative career decisiona decision that is subject to
change as new information
is received. Better than no
decision at all. This will give
you a direct that you need.
Early career decisions:
making the initial choice for a
career while you are in school
has an upside.
1.
Plethora of information
on hand
2.
Will assist in choosing the
right courses
3.
Become involved in
organizations such as
FBLA, DECA, and Junior
achievement. These
groups can teach about
your new career choice
Career training
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Many careers require education beyond high school.
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Two year schools offer training in many areas
Four year colleges and universities provide education for
many careers and professions
Private business schools specialize in specific job training,
such as radio and television, computer and other
technology.
The cost of college most students consider this an
investment in your future. Earn higher wages; expand
potential, gain benefits, and much more.
Students should assess their financial need for college
as they plan their future career.
Career information resources
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are some ways which we can
obtain career information?
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Library
Internet research
Conduct interviews
Career information resources
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Print mediaOccupational
outlook quarterly
from the Bureau of
Labor and Statistics,
Career world
magazine,
Encyclopedia of
careers and
vocational
guidance, and the
Classified ads
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Online sourceswebsites are
available to help you
with career planning.
A search may be
performed to gather
information about
“resumes, effective
interviewing, and
creating a portfolio.”
Career information resourcesInformational interviews
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planned discussion with a
worker who is willing to help
you find out about the work
that a person does, the
preparation needed for that
career, and the person’s
feelings about the career.
Information interviews will help
gain insight into what actually
happens in a specific career
area. This could also lead to
an internship or job position. If
you plan an interview like this
make sure you prepare
questions before the interview
like:
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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?
Students could also job shadow by
asking their teacher, guidance
counselor, professor, or career
placement professional.
Business contacts
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Networking (bubble
map then show
pictures) “every person
you meet in life is a
potential contact for
the future. Most job
applicants know
someone who is
working for the
company they apply
to. (or one of their
partnering companies)
Networking
Growth career areas
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“What factors affect the career areas that
will be in demand in the future?
Geographic influences
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Mobility- the willingness and ability of a person
to move where the jobs are located at.
Decide work where you live now or move and
start a new life. Locational unemployment
occurs when jobs are available in one place
but go unfilled because those who are
qualified to fill those jobs live elsewhere and
are not willing to relocate.
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Economics and trend
industry
Career areas with most
potential are influenced by
economic trends and current
business activities. Look at
Figure 9-2 on page 205.
While these are fields with
future demand, do not limit
yourself. Every career area
will need new employees.
Think about your personal
interests and abilities in
addition to economic and
business trends.
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Assessment
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9-2
Planning your career
Planning your career
 Values-
things that are important to you
 Talent- a natural, inborn aptitude to do
certain things
 Ability- the quality of being able to
perform a mental or physical task
Planning your career
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Personal assessment is the
starting point for a career
plan. Assess your
interests, values, and
abilities. These are areas
which will help you better
understand the careers
that will be the best for
you. The better the
assessment the more
satisfying the career.
Create a table
evaluating your talent,
ability, and values.
Talents
Ability
Values
Family
Work
Education
Etc.
Interests
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Your interests provide a
basis for your
employment goals and
possible career paths.
What interests and
values will influence your
choice of career?
People with strong
tendencies may be best
suited for work
interacting with people.
If you enjoy investigation
situations, a career in
some type of research
should be considered.
Values are things that
are important to you.
Rank these item in
which you believe are
important:
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Prestige
Money
Power
Achievement
Independence
Security
Belonging
Serving others
Ask yourself?
(answer yes or no to these questions)
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Is it important for me to earn a
lot of money?
Am I mainly interested in work
that provides a service for
others?
Is it important for me to have
an occupation that others
think is important even if I do
not really care for it?
Do I want an occupation that
is very challenging and may
require additions schooling?
Would I be willing to start in a
job that pays a lower salary
than another if that job was
more challenging and offered
better opportunities for future
achievement?
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Do I consider investing
money in education or
occupational training as
important as spending for
other things?
Would you spend money if
someone gave you a large
sum of money to be used in
any way you desire?
Would you start your own
business?
Would you hire a jet and
travel around the world?
Would you set up a
foundation to support
athletics for under
privileged children?
Would you buy the
trendiest wardrobe ever?
Talent and ability
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Talent- a natural,
inborn aptitude to do
certain things
Ability- the quality of
being able to perform
a mental or physical
task
What is the difference
between an interest
and a talent?
You can learn about
your abilities in a
number of ways?
Employee experience
Work study programs Cooperative educational combines school with work
related experience. These opportunities provide an
occasion to develop a variety of on-the-job skills. This
give you an opportunity to learn about the technical
aspect of the job, but will also learn how to interact
with work.
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Internships involve work experience in organizations
while learning about a career field. Applying for an
internship is similar to applying for a job. First, identify
potential positions. Then prepare a resume and
cover letter to communicate your background and
interest in participating in an internship.
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One other piece of advice I would give is call after 5
days of applying to the position. Call HR to ask for an
update on your resume
Employee experience
Part time Summer and part time work can provide valuable experience.
These work situations will allow you the chance to see if you enjoy a
particular career field. Part time work also allows you to make
contacts and network through the work field. These people will be
able to guide you and offer support throughout your working life. I
would use them as a reference on your resume!
Volunteering Involvement in the community service can result in gaining career
experience and improving your work habits. Volunteering in
community organizations will assist in developing your
organizational skills while making contacts to use as references.
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Programs: Habitat for humanity, soup kitchen, youth group, Ronald
McDonald house, and many more. Can anyone name any other
volunteer or part time activities that could help in a career search?
Employee experience
School activities Research and communication skills are
developed when you prepare reports and
oral presentations. Working on team projects
offers you a chance to interact with others, a
kill vital in every career. School clubs and
organizations can result in a range of
valuable skills. Goal setting, panning,
supervising, and delegating responsibility are
activities needed in many employment
settings.
Sources of available jobs
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available
positions is a
common concern
for job hunters.
Your ability to find
job openings is a
key part of career
planning.
 Media
 Personal
contacts
 Business contacts
 Career fairs
 Employment
agencies
Personal contacts vs. Business
Business contact
contacts
Visit a business website or
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Personal contact
 Friends, family, co-workers,
former co-workers, and
other contacts can be
classified as a personal
contact. Let as many
people know you are
looking for a job.
Counselors and teachers
can be very helpful to a
business lead.
building to ask if they have an
open position. This would also
be a great opportunity to ask
for an internship if you are still in
college. Some businesses post
“Help Wanted” Signs in their
windows. Getting a job means
going out and looking around.
During a visit, you will be able
observe the types of activities
performed by employees. You
also can make contacts for
futures references. Business
ethics traditionally call or visit
between 8 am and 4 pm. A
professional appearance and
actions can create a positive
impression of your ability and
initiative.
Career Fair vs. Employment
agencies
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Career fairs are often held at
schools, community centers, or
expo centers. These events
allow a chance to contact
several prospective employers
in a short time. At a career fair
you will be asked a few
questions in a short time to
determine whether they like
you or not.
Bring a resume to a career fair
and dress like you are entering
an interview. Knowing
something about the
company will help you set you
apart from other applicants.
Local and state government
employment offices are better known
as temp agencies. The tax supported
agencies help people find jobs and
provide career information. Employees
who work summers, holidays, etc.
usually contact the temp agencies for
work. Employment offices can provide
up to date information about the job
market in your area.
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Temp agencies usually place people in
warehouses, accounting firms, and
other small business activity related
places. I applied to a temp agency
“Adecco” and work in the American
eagle warehouse for a summer. It was
not bad since they paid $11 per hour.
However, most temp agencies take
part of your earnings because they
hired you and you are working for that
agency.
Media
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Newspaper classified
ads: The largest Ads are
placed in the Sunday
paper however there
are other classified
positions available
during the week.
Roanoke Times and
Lynchburg News are
good places to start
around here. The media
is limited by their budget
on advertisements.
9-2 Assessment
Page 213 #1-4 and 6 (with the teacher)
Page 214 #1 & 2
9-3
Applying for employment
Key terms to know
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Application form- gives information related to
the employment. It gives the employer
standard information about each job
applicant.
Resume- a tool that provides information
about you to a potential employer
Career portfolio- tangible evidence of your
ability and skills
Cover letter- a letter expressing your interest in
a specific job
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Focus on Real Life
paragraph on page
215 (Read and
discuss)
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The application
process starts in
several ways, filling
out an application,
submitting a resume
or cover letter, or
networking.
Personal data sheet
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This is a summary of
your important job
related information. It
should list your
education, work, and
other experiences as
well as your references.
Preparing this
application sheet will
give you all you need
for the application
process.
Application form
 This asks for information related
to employment. It becomes
part of a permanent file. The
form will likely ask for your
name, address, social security
number, work experience, the
job for which you are applying,
and references. Filling out the
application form should be
viewed as your first job task.
Follow directions carefully, print
answers neatly, and answer all
questions completely. A
poorly prepared application
may give you a negative
impression of you. Study the
completed application form
on page 216 Figure 9-3.
Resume
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This tool provides
information about you to
give to a potential
employer.
Personal information
 Name
 Phone number
 E-mail address
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Career Objective
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Some experts advise not to
include a career objective.
I would advise the young
adults to include a career
objective which can last 510 years.
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Education
 Schools attended
 dates
 degrees
 programs of study
Experience
 Work activities
 Volunteer activities
 Dates
 responsibilities
Career-related honors and
other activities
 Awards
 School
 Community involvement
Resume guidelines
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Be sure to present this in a
professional matter – clean,
organized, with no errors.
Limit your resume to one
page. Us e a format that
highlights how your skills will
contribute to the
company’s needs.
Resumes are usually
skimmed over quickly and
scan for key words. Page
218 figure 9-5 has some
appropriate and
appealing words to use on
a resume and a cover
letter.
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Providing false information
on your resume can cause
you to lose your job. False
information found after the
hiring process can lead to
your dismissal and longterm career problems. The
company has on file that
you provided false
information to them and
they probably will not
recommend anyone else
hiring you.
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“What we do in life echoes
throughout all eternity” –
Maximus.
References
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References are not usually
included on a resume.
Have this information on
hand when requested by a
prospective employer.
Prepare a list of people
who can give a report
about your character,
education, and work
habits. These individuals
may be teachers, previous
employers, supervisors, or
coworkers. BE SURE TO
OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM
THE PEOPLE YOU PLAN TO
USE AS A REFERENCE.
Career portfolio
Chapter 9 project
Application Cover letter
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Read figure 9-6 on page 219 “Do you see how this
letter would cause a reader to want to meet the
applicant in person?”
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Cover letter expresses your interest in the job. Think of
this as a sales letter for the purpose of obtaining an
interview. Cover letters draw attention and interest.
Figure 9-6 shows a neat cover letter that involves
three main sections:
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2.
3.
Introduction
Development
Conclusion
Application cover letter
Intro
 Get the reader’s attention
 Indicate the reason for writing
 Refer to job or type of
employment you are
interested in
 If applicable mention the
person’s name who referred
you
Development
 Highlight your background and
experiences
 Refer the employer to your
resume for more details
 Summarize information about
your experiences and training
Conclusion
 Request action –
discuss the opportunity
to discuss your
qualifications in more
detail. (Request an
interview)
 Include contact
information
 Close with how you
could benefit the
organization
Application cover letter
Target letter
 A Letter providing
a quick summary
of your ability to
meet the needs of
an organization. A
target provides
major skills and
competencies.
Online application process
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Many organizations allow
you to apply online via
their website, monster.com,
or any other website they
post jobs on. (news
websites classified ads).
You may also be asked
some preliminary questions
to determine your
sustainability for the
position available.
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When posting a simple
format avoid bold,
underline, italics, and tabs.
Do not use attached files
that may be difficult to
open.
Cyber interview
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Many organizations hold
screening conferencing.
Other require to post
preliminary interview
responses online. These “einterviews” may involve
questions like
1.
“would you rather have a
structure or flexibility in
your work?”
“What approach do you
use in solving difficult
problems?”
2.
Online programs to use
Skype
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2.
Google+
http://cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?vi
deoId=hC_M6PzXS9g
3.
E-mail
4.
Second life
http://cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoI
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Online interviewing may also be used to test a person’s ability
in job-related situations. You may be asked to respond to a
question a manager might encounter.
9-3 assessment
Questions 1 & 2
9-4
Securing a job
Key terms
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Employment interview- a two way
conversation in which the interviewer learns
about you and you learn about the job and
the company
Mentor- an experienced employee who
serves as a counselor to a person with less
experience
Exit interview- your employer asks you
questions about your work once you leave
the company.
The interview process
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Before you interview ask
some of these questions:
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What training
opportunities are
available to employees?
What qualities do your
most successful
employees possess?
What new opportunities is
your company
considering in the next
few years?
Practice interview by
recording yourself or by
having someone else ask
you similar questions.
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What else would you do to
prepare for an interview?
Dress
Cleanliness
Find information about the
company
Etc.
During an interview
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An interviewer
cannot ask
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When were you
born?
Your age?
If you have any
disabilities?
Your marital status?
Your religion?
Your responsibility for
children?
An interview can ask
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If you are a US citizen
2.
For proof that you are
18 years or older
3.
If you have a physical
ability to perform the
job
4.
If there are any days
or times when you
can’t work
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you prepare for
an interview:
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Be on business
time
Go alone to the
interview
Dress properlywear clothing that
is not too formal or
too informal.
During the interview
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The person who interviews
you wants to find out such
things as your appearance,
manners, language, and
general ability for the job.
Most interviewers will try to put
you at ease when your
interview begins. Interviews
may include situations or
question to determine how
would you react under
pressure?
Figure 9-7 ask a partner these
questions and answer them in
an appropriate manner.
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Answer questions clearly and in
controlled manner
Some employers use a preemployment test to screen
applicants
 Include keyboarding
 Calculating
 Multitasking
 And other tests
The interview can review test
results and then evaluate
whether or not to interview you
Avoid talking too much
Answer each question using
appropriate eye contact
Finally thank the interviewer for
the opportunity to discuss the
job and your qualifications
After the interview
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Within a day or so thank the
interviewer with a letter
expressing your appreciation
for the opportunity to
interview. Even if you didn’t
get the job a thank you card
leaves a positive impression fir
future consideration.
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Next, do a self-evaluation of
your interview performance.
Write notes, remember
questions, etc. More interviews
will also increase the chance
of being offered a job.
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Be patient after an interview
because it may take several
weeks for the company to
complete all of its interviews
and make its selection.
Job offer comparison
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“We’d like you to work for us,” Don’t jump up and
down just yet…we still have some things to figure
out. “It isn’t over till the fat lady sings!”
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Salary and Financial factors.
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Other than salary what factors should a person
consider when accepting a job?
The position may include employee benefit. You
should still be aware of insurance, retirement,
vacations, and special benefits for employees.
Organizational environment
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Consider the working
environment:
leadership style, dress
code, and social
atmosphere.
Advancement
potential might also be
assessed. Training
programs may be
available for student's
and part-time workers.
They can be beneficial
for long term success.
Job strategies
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Ask questions
Avoid complaining
Honor the time for breaks
Consider your
appearance
Be on time (business time)
Be friendly
Show you are
dependable
Follow the rules
Many successful people
get assistance from a
mentor (experience
professional), also known
as a career coach.
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Leaving a job
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Give at least a 2 weeks’
notice. Do NOT walk out.
Try to finish all current
projects that you have
been assigned.
Complete the exit
interview, if there is one
Let coworkers know that
you appreciate the
opportunity to work with
them.
Leaving on a positive note
is good for you and for
those you are leaving.
(References, good referrals,
positive image as an
employee)
9-4 Assessment
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2, and 4