economic education for consumers ○ chapter 4 what’s ahead 4.1get to know yourself 4.2explore...
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ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS ○ Chapter 4
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WHAT’S AHEAD4.1 Get to Know Yourself4.2 Explore Careers4.3 Apply for a Job4.4 Interview Successfully4.5 Prepare for the Future
ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS ○ Chapter 4
LESSON 4.1
Get to Know YourselfGOALSGOALS►Describe life and work values that you
hold.►Identify interests, aptitudes, and
personality traits that will influence your career choice.
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KEY TERMSKEY TERMS
personal interest
aptitude skill transferable
skill personality
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KEY TERMSKEY TERMS personal interest – activities that you find
rewarding over an extended period of time. aptitude – a natural talent for learning some
skills over others. skill – an aptitude developed through training
and experience. transferable skill – a skill that allows you to
complete specific tasks in various careers. personality – the blend of qualities that
defines you as an individual.
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What Do You Value?►Life values – the most important
principles in your life.
For example…living near your relatives.
►Work values – principles that are most important to you in your work.
For example…independence or creativity.
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Life and Work Values Income and
wealth Security Independence Physical risk Recognition
Creativity Personal
growth Family Community Location
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Interests, Aptitudes, and Personality►What are your interests?►What are your aptitudes?►Turn aptitudes into skills►What is your personality?
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Common Aptitudes► Verbal aptitude – the ability to write in a clear
and interesting manner and to explain ideas so that others can understand them.
► Numerical aptitude – the ability to work with numbers quickly and accurately.
► Spatial aptitude – the ability to “see” what something will look like from a verbal description, a flat drawing or photograph.
► Manual dexterity – the ability to fix and build things and to do other physical work.
► Physical coordination – the ability to execute precise muscle movements.
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Personality Types►Realistic►Investigative►Creative►Social►Enterprising
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How will the values you hold help you choose a career?
What aptitudes and personality traits do you have that will help you choose your career goals?
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How will the values you hold help you choose a career?
Values help people choose career goals by helping them realize what is important to them.
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What aptitudes and personality traits do you have that will help you choose your career goals?
Ask yourself the following questions:• What activities do you find rewarding?• What natural talents do you have that help
you learn certain skills?• Into what training and experience are you
willing to put your efforts?• Do your goal choices fit with your personality?
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LESSON 4.2
Explore CareersGOALSGOALS►Identify sources of career information.►Describe steps you can take to plan for a
successful career.
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KEY TERMSKEY TERMS
job career career
connection
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KEY TERMS job – the set of tasks you accomplish as
you work. career – an occupation to which you
have made a long-term commitment. career connection – a meeting with
someone who works in your career of choice.
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Identifying Possible Careers►Federal government sources of
information►Private sources of career information►Career clusters►Private employment agencies►Make a career connection►Be an intern►Volunteer
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Federal Sources of Information►Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)►Occupational Information Network
(O*NET)►Occupational Outlook Quarterly►Monthly Labor Review
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Career Clusters Agriculture, Food, and
Natural Resources Architecture and
Construction Arts, A/V Technology
and Communications Business Management
and Administration Education and Training Finance Government and Public
Administration Health Science
Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety,
Corrections and Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Plan Your Career►Determine skills, training, and education
required►Consider your family►Finance your plans
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What are several sources that may be used to gather career information?
What steps should you take to create a realistic career plan?
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What are several sources that may be used to gather career information?
• Check federal government sources including the Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*NET
• Talk to people employed in specific careers to gain personal information, insights, and impressions
• Meet with people in careers that are of interest (friends, family, job fairs, etc.)
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What steps should you take to create a realistic career plan?
• Plan to acquire needed skills, training, and education
• Consider how your family might be affected by your career choice
• Arrange for methods of financing your preparation
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LESSON 4.3
Apply for a JobGOALSGOALS►Identify ways to find out about job
openings.►Describe the job application process.
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KEY TERMSKEY TERMS
referral temporary
agency résumé cover letter reference
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KEY TERMS referral – the recommendation of a person for a job
given to an employer by someone the employer knows.
temporary agency – a private company that specializes in supplying short-term employees to businesses.
résumé – a brief summary of your job qualifications, including your education and training, job skills and work experience.
cover letter – your letter of introduction. reference – a person the employer can contact to
verify your training, experience or character.
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Look for Job Openings►People you know►Potential employers►Newspapers►Employment agencies►Temporary agencies►Jobs online
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Application Process►Preparing a résumé►What to include?►Writing a cover letter►Completing the application►References
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What steps can you take to identify job openings in your community?
List and describe steps in the application process.
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What steps can you take to identify job openings in your community?
Find out about local job openings by . . .• Asking friends and relatives• Checking newspapers• Performing Internet searches• Working with employment and temporary
agencies
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List and describe steps in the application process.
• Prepare a resume: a summary of your qualifications, education and training, and employment history as well as your contact information
• Write a cover letter: explanation of the reason you are applying and how your services will benefit the employer
• Complete the application: employment and personal information needed by the employer
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LESSON 4.4
Interview Successfully
GOALSGOALS►Describe how to prepare for an
interview for a job.►Write an interview follow-up letter.
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KEY TERMKEY TERM
interview
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Pre-Interview Checklist►Be on time►Know your résumé►Know the company►Anticipate questions►Complete a practice interview►Prepare questions►Dress for success
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In the Interview►Be polite►Be conscious of your nonverbal communication►Try to make only positive remarks►Let the interviewer lead the conversation►Bring up your skills and experience►Ask questions►Let the interviewer know you would like the
position►Thank the interviewer
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What They Can’t Ask You►The Equal Employment Opportunity Act
of 1964►The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
►Examples of inappropriate questions:►Have you ever seen a therapist?►Are you planning to have kids?►What is your medical history?►You’re a Christian, aren’t you?►What country are your parents from?
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Write a Follow-Up Letter►Provide your contact information►Thank the interviewer►Identify the position you are seeking►Repeat your interest
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Describe how you should prepare for a job interview.
What is the purpose of sending a follow-up letter after a job interview?
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Describe how you should prepare for a job interview.
To prepare for a job interview you should: • Review your résumé and cover letter• Complete practice interviews• Dress appropriately• Arrive on time• Bring extra copies of your résumé
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What is the purpose of sending a follow-up letter after a job interview?
The purpose of a follow-up letter is to remind an employer of your interest in the job.
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LESSON 4.5
Prepare for the FutureGOALGOAL►Explain why it is important to fit in and
perform your duties well when you begin a new job.
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KEY TERMSKEY TERMS
downsizing severance pay notice
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A Job Well Done►Be a part of the team►Take direction
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Know When It’s Time to Move On►Changing careers►Getting downsized►Getting fired
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Leave on Good Terms►Always be considerate of your current
employer’s needs►Give notice at least two weeks before
you leave
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Be Prepared►Update your resume►Think about what you want for your next
job►Plan your finances
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Why should workers always try to fit in and try to do their best when they start new jobs?
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Why should workers always try to fit in and try to do their best when they start new jobs?
Workers should try to fit in when they start a job because they need to learn from other employees.
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