Chapter 6 CAREER RESEARCH What to get out

What to get out of this chapter Understand there are 16 career clusters and

Chapter 6 Vocab �Copy vocab into workbook (from word document) �Complete the Crossword for

artistic: creative or imaginative skill in the arts accommodate: to adjust or adapt protective:

Career Clusters �There are thousands of �Read pg 144 -146 jobs and have been

Sequence of Events to Research a Career �Since you are Freshman, we are not

Research: INTERVIEWS �Read and research �If you only look for a job and not

Personalities and Careers Which personality type would be happiest in each job below under

Presentation of your Research �Once you have completed your research, you will be asked

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Chapter 6 CAREER RESEARCH

What to get out of this chapter Understand there are 16 career clusters and types of jobs in each Reviewed and considered my personality traits, financial requirements, working conditions, and projected lifestyle in the pursuit of finding a career Complete 3 career interest surveys/interviews Complete surveys on career cruising to discover careers that match with my personality RESEARCH my top career out of 3 that I am interested in from my career cruising surveys

Chapter 6 Vocab �Copy vocab into workbook (from word document) �Complete the Crossword for the chapter �Read vocab words once a night for homework To prepare for vocab test at the end of the chapter.

artistic: creative or imaginative skill in the arts accommodate: to adjust or adapt protective: to guard or shield humanitarian: a person working for the welfare of all humans occupation: a person’s chosen work; vocation tentative: not fully developed or worked out excursion: a brief trip attributes: inherent traits visualization: the process of producing visual images in your mind typical: regular; normal mesh: to fit or function together consult: to ask someone for their opinion or advice; confer accurate: no mistakes correct explicit: clear or specific; leaving no room for misinterpretation decisive: resolute; determined gregarious: liking to be around other people; friendly contagious: catching; arousing the same emotions in others patient: dealing with problems without becoming anxious conscientious: careful; painstaking prominent: well-known; distinguished

Career Clusters �There are thousands of �Read pg 144 -146 jobs and have been organized into clusters � 16 major groups �These are organized by interests, values, and skill sets �While reading through them all, find at least two that interest you most �Record top 2 categories in your workbook that match pg 146

Bring in Your Identity Pay attention to the specifics!! �Using your personal profile bulls-eye and the career clusters, list some careers that match your values and passions. �Using your personal profile bulls-eye and the career clusters, list some careers that match your strengths and skills.

Sequence of Events to Research a Career �Since you are Freshman, we are not going to be completing things that are more of a Junior and Senior type of activity, such as shadowing someone or doing work/volunteering. However, it is important for you to know what next steps to take. �Read & research �Observe or Shadow-Like a ride along with police �Get involved by doing-volunteer work, intership

Research: INTERVIEWS �Read and research �If you only look for a job and not look further into it you are not making a fully informed decision �Interview 3 people about their careers Only one parent (not both) find 2 other people Must be in a career not a job Try to make it a conversation not reading off the questions �Complete the interest survey in you workbook Due in 2 weeks

Review: Work Behavioral Styles

Personalities and Careers Which personality type would be happiest in each job below under the chosen career? �Influencing people-oriented, good communicators �Compliance detail oriented, precise �Steadiness Specialized skill, well-defined procedures �Dominance Leader/boss �Publisher �Sales rep �Book designer �Editor

Time for MORE research!!

Presentation of your Research �Once you have completed your research, you will be asked to create a presentation (Power. Point, Prezi, Powtoons, etc. ) with the information you are collecting. �Please see the handout: Career Research Presentation You will be asked for your top 3 careers and to focus on one of those. You will then find specific information on the ONE career you chose. You will present to the class your findings You will be given 3 -5 days to put your presentation together. �Technically, you may use your 5 -9 days in any order you like, however, you must use your time for research and creating your presentation. If you feel that the allotted time is not enough, you may complete some of this work at home.

Length (at least 9 slides) / 20 Graphics/Pictures on slides (5 pts each slide) / 45 No Spelling/grammar errors on slides Content: Opening slide-Top 3 careers Basic description Tasks involved Working conditions Typical day HS Courses Training/education/degrees Salary (begin & highest) Rewards & benefits Presentation Separate grade sheet Extra Credit Video clip Total Points 185+15=200 / 45 / 7 / 7 / 7 15 points possible / 20 Rubric for Presentation / 12 Rubric for Presentation Used Prezi or Google Slides