Chapter 2 Planning Your Career 2 1 Finding

Chapter 2 Planning Your Career 2. 1 Finding the Right Career Fit 2. 2 Finding Career Opportunities © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Lesson 2. 1 Finding the Right Career Fit GOALS n List reasons why people work. n Discuss factors that affect career choices. n Identify and describe good career planning techniques. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 2

Why People Work n Needs, wants, and goals n Sense of purpose n Sense of identity—of who they are and how they fit in Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 3

Factors Affecting Career Choice n Values and lifestyle n Aptitudes and interests n Personal qualities Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 4

Values and Lifestyle n Values are the ideals in life that are important to you. n Lifestyle is the way people choose to live their lives, based on the values they have chosen. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 5

Aptitudes and Interests n An aptitude is a natural physical or mental ability that allows you to do certain tasks well. n Interests are things you like to do. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 6

Personal Qualities n Your personality is made up of the many individual qualities that make you unique. n Personal qualities include such things as your intelligence, creativity, sense of humor, and general attitude. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 7

Career Planning n Important task n Consider the total time spent working Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 8

Types of Work Activities n n n Analyzing and recording Creating and designing Following directions Helping others Indoor work Managing people and resources n Manual work n Outdoor work n Physically active work n n n n n Physically inactive work Presenting or speaking Repetitive tasks Self-motivated work Thinking and problem solving Variety of tasks Working alone Working on a computer Working with machines Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 9

Personal Qualities 1. I am ambitious and willing to work hard to reach my goals. 2. I prefer a low-stress work environment. 3. I am happiest working alone. 4. I enjoy working with a group to achieve goals. 5. I am friendly and outgoing. 6. I am shy, and meeting new people is difficult for me. 7. I like to lead group activities. 8. I am more of a follower than a leader. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 10

(continued) Personal Qualities 9. I am a high-energy person who must be constantly on the move. 10. I enjoy sitting quietly and reading for long periods of time. 11. I like my activities to vary a lot. 12. I am most comfortable when I follow a regular routine. 13. I like to be in a setting where I can help others. 14. I like working in a setting where I can meet personal goals. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 11

Steps in Career Planning n Self-analysis n Research n Plan of action n Re-evaluation Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 12

The Importance of Goals n A goal is a desired end toward which efforts are directed. Goals provide a sense of direction and purpose in life. n There are three types of goals: n Short-term goals are one you expect to reach in a few days or weeks. n Intermediate goals are those you wish to accomplish in the next few months or years. n Long-term goals are those you wish to achieve in five to ten years or longer. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 13

Goals Checklist GOALS CHECKLIST Week of ______ Accomplished Short-term goals (today/this week): 1. Buy birthday gift for mom 2. Get haircut (Saturday) Short-term 3. See counselor about chemistry class _______________ Intermediate goals (next month/year) 1. Get a C or better in Chemistry 2. Prepare for SAT (test in May) Intermediate 3. Finish term report (due December 14) _______________ Long-term goals (future) 1. Graduate from college Long-term 2. Buy a car 3. Get a full-time job _______________ Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 14

The Role of Experience n Experience is the knowledge and skills acquired from working in a career field. n Lack of experience may mean a lower salary. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 15

Lesson 2. 2 Finding Career Opportunities GOALS n List sources of job opportunity information. n Itemize job search techniques and design a plan to get the job you want. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 16

Sources of Job Opportunity Information n Word of mouth from personal contacts n School counseling and placement services n Periodicals, books, and other publications n Public and private employment agencies n Newspaper, business telephone directory, and private job listings n The Internet Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 17

Contacts n A contact is a member of your network. n Many job openings are never advertised. n Contacts can provide you with inside information on job openings. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 18

Job Shadowing n Job shadowing is spending a morning or afternoon with a worker in the type of job that interests you. n You can see how activities are performed in a typical day firsthand. n Job shadowing can give you an inside track on finding out about future job openings. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 19

School Counseling and Placement Services n Assist students in making career choices n Guide students as they prepare for careers n Help students get part- or full-time work n Cooperative education is a program where students attend classes part of the day and then go to a job that provides supervised field experience. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 20

Public and Private Employment Agencies n Employment agency n Employment agencies help job seekers find a job for which they are qualified. n They also help employers locate the best applicants for job openings. n Headhunter n A headhunter is a type of employment agency that seeks out highly qualified people to fill important positions for an employer. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 21

Public and Private Employment Agencies (continued) n State employment office n Temporary agency n A temporary agency, commonly referred to as a “temp agency, ” provides part- or full -time temporary job placement. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 22

Newspaper, Yellow Pages, and Private Job Listings n Help wanted ads n Unsolicited letter of application n Job opening announcements Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 23

Online Job Information n Online career and employment sites n Newspaper web sites n Company web sites n Professional association web sites Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 24

Job Search Techniques n A careful search can land you a job you will enjoy for many years. n Your work history is a record of the jobs you have held and how long you stayed with each employer. n Employers will evaluate your work history when you apply for a job. n Take time to do what is necessary to find the job that is the right fit for you. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 25

Finding the Right Job n Get organized. n Make a plan. n Follow up. n Don’t give up. Chapter 2 © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning 26