9-1 career opportunities 9-2 planning your career 9-3 applying for employment

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e

C H A P T E R 9

9-19-1 Career Opportunities

9-29-2 Planning Your Career

9-39-3 Applying for Employment

9-49-4 Securing a Job

99C H A P T E R

Career Planning Career Planning and Developmentand Development

© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

9-19-1 Career Career OpportunitiesOpportunities

Goal 1 Describe the steps in the career planning process.

Goal 2 Identify the main sources of career information.

Goal 3 Discuss career fields with the most growth potential.


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KEY TERMS

● career

● informational interview

● mobility


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CAREER PLANNING

● Studying careers

● Assessing yourself

● Making decisions


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YOUR STUDY OF CAREERS

● Continues process

● Tentative career decision

● Course selection


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CAREER TRAINING

● High school

● Beyond high school● Two-year schools● Four-year colleges and universities● Private business schools and other

institutions

● Investment in future


C H A P T E R 9THE 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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● Step 3: Application Process● Application form● Resume and cover letter

● Step 4: Interview Process● Prepare for interview● Follow-up activities

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● 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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Checkpoint

● List the steps in the career planning process.1. personal assessment2. employment market analysis3. application process4. interview process5. employment acceptance6. career development and advancement


C H A P T E R 9CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES

● Print and media sources

● Online sources

● Informational interviews

● Business contacts


C H A P T E R 9SAMPLE 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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Checkpoint

● What are the main sources of career information?● Print, media, and online sources,

informational interviews, and business contacts are the main sources of career information.


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GROWTH CAREER AREAS

● Geographic influences

● Economic and industry trends


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Checkpoint

● What factors affect the career areas that will be in demand in the future?● Future employment opportunities are

influenced by geography and economic trends.

● Consumer demand, changing demographics, and new technology all affect employment trends.


9-29-2 Planning Your Planning Your CareerCareer

Goal 1 Describe factors of a personal assessment for career planning.

Goal 2 Discuss methods for obtaining career experience.

Goal 3 Identify information sources for available jobs.


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KEY TERMS

● values

● talent

● ability


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PERSONAL ASSESSMENT

● Interests

● Values

● Talents and abilities


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Checkpoint

● What is the difference between an interest and a talent?● One might have several areas of interest;

talents, however, are inborn abilities that can assist in narrowing career interests.


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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

● Work-study programs

● Part-time employment

● Volunteer activities

● School activities


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Checkpoint

● What are methods for obtaining employment experience?● Work-study programs, part-time

employment, volunteering, and school activities are each ways of gaining work experience.


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SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS

● The media

● Personal contacts

● Business contacts

● Career fairs

● Government employment offices


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Checkpoint

● What are the main sources of information about available jobs? ● Business and personal contacts are the

main sources of employment information. ● Others include newspapers and other

publications, career fairs, employment agencies, and online sources.


9-39-3 Applying for Applying for EmploymentEmployment

Goal 1 Prepare an application form and a resume.

Goal 2 Identify the parts of an application cover letter.

Goal 3 Discuss the online application process.


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KEY TERMS

● application form

● resume

● career portfolio

● cover letter


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APPLICATION ACTIVITIES

● Personal data sheet

● Application form

● Resume

● Career portfolio


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APPLICATION FORM

● Your first job task

● Follow instructions

● Paper forms

● Online applications


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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

● Website 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


C H A P T E R 9Action Verbs for Resumes and Cover Letters

Achieved Directed Organized

Accomplished Edited Planned

Administered Facilitated Produced

Coordinated Initiated Researched

Created Implemented Supervised

Designed Managed Trained

Developed Monitored Updated


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Checkpoint

● What are the main sections of a resume?● The typical resume includes personal

information, career objective, education, experience, career-related honors, and other activities.


C H A P T E R 9APPLICATION COVER LETTER

● Introduction

● Development

● Conclusion

● Targeted letter


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Checkpoint

● What is the purpose of a cover letter?● 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.


C H A P T E R 9ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS

● Online applications

● Cyber interviewing


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Checkpoint

● How is the Internet used in the job application process? ● 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.


9-49-4 Securing a JobSecuring a Job

Goal 1 Describe activities involved in the interview process.

Goal 2 Compare factors to consider when accepting a job offer.

Goal 3 Identify attitudes and actions for success on the job.


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KEY TERMS

● employment interview

● mentor

● exit interview


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THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

● Before the interview

● During the interview

● After the interview


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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


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DURING THE INTERVIEW

● Answer each question completely

● Avoid talking too much

● Make good eye contact

● Stay calm

● Thank the interviewer


C H A P T E R 9COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ABOUT 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?


C H A P T E R 9COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ABOUT WORK AND 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.


C H A P T E R 9COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS RELATED TO PERSONAL QUALITIES

● What are your major strengths and weaknesses?

● What have you done to overcome your weaknesses?

● 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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AFTER THE INTERVIEW

● Send a follow-up letter

● Evaluate your interview performance

● Be patient


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Checkpoint

● What actions should be taken when preparing for an employment interview?● An applicant should gather information

about the organization, prepare questions, prepare answers to anticipated questions, arrive on time, and dress appropriately.


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JOB OFFERS

● Salary and financial factors

● Organizational environment


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Checkpoint

● What factors should a person consider when accepting a job?● 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


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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


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LEAVING A JOB

● Give notice● Letter● Date

● Complete current projects

● Participate in exit interview

● Thank co-workers


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Checkpoint

● How does a mentor assist less experienced employees?● 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.

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