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The Secrets to Your Success Prologue Irwin/Mc. Graw-Hill © The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. , 1999

Business Training for the 21 st Century Changes in business education should include: P-1 n A greater emphasis on people skills. n More global perspectives. n The fostering of creativity & innovation. n Real-world problem solving. n Examining business issues from the viewpoint of several disciplines. SOURCE: Business Week Irwin/Mc. Graw-Hill © The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. , 1999

Key Career Questions P-2 p Are you open to change? p Do you have achievable goals? p Are you prepared to work hard? p Are you willing to listen to coaches and mentors? Irwin/Mc. Graw-Hill © The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. , 1999

How to Grow in a Career P-3 n Enjoy what you do. n Never stop learning about technology and management skills. n Try to get some international experience. n Think about new business opportunities. n Be willing to work in teams and help others grow on the job. Irwin/Mc. Graw-Hill © The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. , 1999

Career Expectations and Opportunities Analysis P-4 Job satisfaction Job skills (physical-mental) Employment security Number of jobs available Type of work Barriers to career entry Choice of career Irwin/Mc. Graw-Hill Career expectations and opportunities analysis Freedom on the job Career advancement Standard of living © The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. , 1999

Six Keys to Career Self-Reliance 4 Situation Consider yourself as a business. 4 Specify your expertise and identify what & Identify 4 4 you offer. Target Define who may be interested in your & Market skills (target them). Quality & Focus on quality performance & customer Satisfaction satisfaction, even if your customer is your boss. Expand Invest in research & personal development. & Improve Find new products or services you may provide. Change Be ready and willing to change your business or start a new one. Irwin/Mc. Graw-Hill ©©The The. Mc. Graw-Hill. Companies, Inc. , 1999 P-5

Planning for a Return to the Workforce è è è Volunteer or work freelance. Get involved in professional organizations and associations. Clearly define your specific skills. Research employers’ most pressing needs and priorities. Plan on how to apply your past experience to the current workplace. Do some public speaking. Irwin/Mc. Graw-Hill © The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. , 1999 P-6

Where are the Jobs of the Future? P-7 w High Technology w Education w Health Care and Social Service w Retail and Wholesale Trades w Specialized Manufacturing w Financial Consulting Irwin/Mc. Graw-Hill © The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. , 1999

Enrollments in Higher Education P-8 Irwin/Mc. Graw-Hill © The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. , 1999

Number of Students Completing 4 -Year Degrees 1. 3 million 1. 1 million 1. 09 million Irwin/Mc. Graw-Hill © The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. , 1999

Fastest Growing Areas in Job Growth for the Next 15 Years Area New Jobs Created Atlanta 903, 600 Houston 834, 000 Washington, D. C. 734, 100 Dallas 730, 600 Phoenix 720, 800 Irwin/Mc. Graw-Hill SOURCE: NPA Data Services © The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. , 1999 P-10