CHAPTER 9 1 CHAPTER 9 Career Planning and

CHAPTER 9 1 CHAPTER 9 Career Planning and Development 9 -1 Career Opportunities 9 -2 Planning Your Career 9 -3 Applying for Employment 9 -4 Securing a Job © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

9 -1 Career Opportunities 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 2

CHAPTER KEY TERMS 9 3 ● career ● informational interview ● mobility © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER CAREER PLANNING 9 4 ● Studying careers ● Assessing yourself ● Making decisions © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER YOUR STUDY OF CAREERS 9 5 ● Continues process ● Tentative career decision ● Course selection © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 6 CAREER TRAINING ● High school ● Beyond high school ● Two-year schools ● Four-year colleges and universities ● Private business schools and other institutions ● Investment in future © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS 9 7 ● Step 1: Personal Assessment ● Determine interests and values ● Identify talents and abilities ● Step 2: Employment Market Analysis ● Geographic influences ● Business and economic trends (continued on the next slide) © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS CHAPTER 9 8 ● Step 3: Application Process ● Application form ● Resume and cover letter ● Step 4: Interview Process ● Prepare for interview ● Follow-up activities (continued on the next slide) © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS CHAPTER 9 9 ● Step 5: Employment Acceptance ● Salary and financial factors ● Organizational environment ● Step 6: Career Development and Advancement ● Practice career success behaviors ● Develop strong work relationships © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 10 Checkpoint ● List the steps in the career planning process. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. personal assessment employment market analysis application process interview process employment acceptance career development and advancement © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES CHAPTER 9 11 ● Print and media sources ● Online sources ● Informational interviews ● Business contacts © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW CHAPTER 9 12 ● 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? © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 13 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER GROWTH CAREER AREAS 9 14 ● Geographic influences ● Economic and industry trends © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 15 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

9 -2 Planning Your Career 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 16

CHAPTER KEY TERMS 9 17 ● values ● talent ● ability © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER PERSONAL ASSESSMENT 9 18 ● Interests ● Values ● Talents and abilities © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 19 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE 9 20 ● Work-study programs ● Part-time employment ● Volunteer activities ● School activities © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 21 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS 9 22 ● The media ● Personal contacts ● Business contacts ● Career fairs ● Government employment offices © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 23 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

9 -3 Applying for Employment 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 24

CHAPTER KEY TERMS 9 25 ● application form ● resume ● career portfolio ● cover letter © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER APPLICATION ACTIVITIES 9 26 ● Personal data sheet ● Application form ● Resume ● Career portfolio © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER APPLICATION FORM 9 27 ● Your first job task ● Follow instructions ● Paper forms ● Online applications © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 28 RESUME ● Personal information ● Career objective ● Education ● Experience ● Career-related honors and other activities © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 29 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 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER Action Verbs for Resumes and Cover Letters 30 Achieved Directed Organized Accomplished Edited Planned Administered Facilitated Produced Coordinated Initiated Researched Created Implemented Supervised Designed Managed Trained Developed Monitored Updated © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. 9 Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 31 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

APPLICATION COVER LETTER CHAPTER 9 32 ● Introduction ● Development ● Conclusion ● Targeted letter © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 33 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS CHAPTER 9 34 ● Online applications ● Cyber interviewing © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 35 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

9 -4 Securing 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 36

CHAPTER KEY TERMS 9 37 ● employment interview ● mentor ● exit interview © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER THE INTERVIEW PROCESS 9 38 ● Before the interview ● During the interview ● After the interview © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW 9 39 ● Plan your questions ● Things to remember ● Be on time for the appointment ● Go alone to the interview ● Dress properly © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER DURING THE INTERVIEW 9 40 ● Answer each question completely ● Avoid talking too much ● Make good eye contact ● Stay calm ● Thank the interviewer © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ABOUT EDUCATION AND TRAINING 9 41 ● What qualifies you for this job? ● Why are you interested in this company? ● What activities have helped you to expand your interests and knowledge? © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ABOUT WORK AND EXPERIENCE 9 42 ● 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS RELATED TO PERSONAL QUALITIES 9 43 ● 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? © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 44 AFTER THE INTERVIEW ● Send a follow-up letter ● Evaluate your interview performance ● Be patient © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 45 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER JOB OFFERS 9 46 ● Salary and financial factors ● Organizational environment © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 47 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER ON-THE-JOB BEHAVIOR 9 48 ● Positive attitude ● Positive image © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER JOB SUCCESS STRATEGIES 9 49 ● 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 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER LEAVING A JOB 9 50 ● Give notice ● Letter ● Date ● Complete current projects ● Participate in exit interview ● Thank co-workers © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e

CHAPTER 9 51 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. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8 e