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Objectives• Discuss the importance of career planning.
• Define at least five attributes you should know about yourself
when analyzing careers.
• Describe how work is changing.
• Name four sources where you can learn about careers.
• Describe some aspects of the working world that may affect a
worker.
• Identify the three lists needed to make a career plan.
Main IdeaChoosing a career is one
of the most important decisions that you will make. Career planning can help put you on the right path to meet your goals.
Key Termsfull-timejob
job
a job that requires at least 40 hours of work every week
work that people engage in to earn pay
occupation
career
another word for job
a work history of one or more jobs in the same or related fields of interest
networking
the practice of building informal relationships with people whose friendship could bring advantages such as job or business opportunities
internship
a temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field
entry-level job
a job that is suitable for a worker who is new to a job, field, or subject
interests
values
your favorite activities
what you believe to be important
skill
ability
proficiency for performing a task that is developed through training and experience
a natural or acquired skill or talent
aptitude your potential for learning a skill
personalitythe set of characteristics that make someone special
Making Decisions About WorkThe choices you make about your career affect:
▫ the amount of money you will earn
▫ the amount of satisfaction you will get from life
▫ your overall happiness
Because you will spend a lot of time working, you will want to choose work that you enjoy.
Career Planning
AssessingYour
Potential
AnalyzingYour
Options
Preparingfor theFuture
Education
Training
Developing Skills and Abilities
Self-AwarenessBefore thinking about careers, you should note what interests you
▫ Who are you?▫ What do you value
most?▫ What are you looking
for in a career?
Your InterestsYour interests could lead to a career that you would enjoy.
Making a list of your interests might show you patterns.
Your ValuesYour values help you make all kinds of decisions.
Your work values are the aspects of work that are important to you.
Understanding your work values will help you select a career that suits you.
Skills, Abilities, Aptitudes, & PersonalityKnowing your skills can help you with career choices
You may have a special ability to do something, such as learning a language
Having an aptitude is like having a knack for something
Your personality is the sum total of your feelings, actions, habits, and thoughts
How Work Is ChangingThe global economy is changing the world of work.• More U.S. companies are
opening offices abroad
• Overseas firms are operating within the United States
• Companies do business via e-commerce
Adapting to ChangeToday’s workers must be adaptable
Being adaptable will help you adjust to new technologies and help you compete with others in the working world
How to Adapt to Change in the Work World• Learn new technologies• Learn new ways of working• Improve your basic skills• Develop thinking skills• Build personal skills
Finding Information on CareersResearching careers that interest you will enable you to pinpoint the perfect one for you
Written Sources•Libraries•The Internet•The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Career Counselors - someone who is trained to provide information and guidance on choosing a career
Gaining Knowledge and Experience• Networking can be a valuable
source of information on careers▫Sometimes it’s not what you know
but who you know
• Having an internship and volunteering are effective methods of learning while working
Understanding the Working WorldTwo concepts you should understand about the working world include:
▫The career ladder
▫The role of supply and demand
The Career LadderA career ladder is a series of jobs that often starts with an entry-level job
Sales Associate
Department Manager
Shift Leader
Store Manager
District Manager
Regional Manager
The Role of Supply and DemandThe more demand there is for a worker’s set of skills, the easier it will be for him or her to get a job
Usually the more rare the skill set the higher the demand
Plot Your Career Course
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4Write your ultimate goal at the top of a piece of paper.
Use the library and Internet to research and make three lists.
Graduation Plan
Education and Training Plan
ExperiencePlan
Determine what you need to accomplish
first
Plot Your Career CourseSome questions to ask yourself when plotting your career course include:
▫What can I achieve now?
▫What will I do in one, three, or five years from now?
▫How long will it take to reach my ultimate goal?
The more specific and realistic your goals are, the more likely you are to achieve them.