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Career Planning and Development
9-19-1 Career Opportunities
9-29-2 Planning Your Career
9-39-3 Applying for Employment
9-49-4 Securing a Job
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LESSON 9-1LESSON 9-1
Career Opportunities
Goals Describe the steps in the career
planning process. Identify the main sources of career
information. Discuss career fields with the most
growth potential.
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Warm-Up
What are some resources you can use in planning your career?
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The Career Planning Process
Occupation: a task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a
good or service.
Career: a goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or
series of occupations.
Career planning: the process of studying careers, assessing yourself
and making decisions about a future career.
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THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Step 1:Step 1: Personal Assessment
Determine interests and values Identify talents and abilities
Step 2:Step 2: Employment Market Analysis Geographic influences Business and economic trends
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THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Step 3:Step 3: Application Process
Application form Resume and cover letter
Step 4:Step 4: Interview Process Prepare for interview Follow-up activities
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THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Step 5:Step 5: Employment Acceptance
Salary and financial factors Organizational environment
Step 6:Step 6: Career Development and Advancement Practice career success behaviors Develop strong work relationships
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CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES Print and media sources
Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Informal Interview
Planned discussion with a worker who is willing to help you find out about the work that a person does, the preparation needed for that career, and the person’s feelings about the career
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW 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?
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Warm-Up
What was the most surprising information you learned about your career from the research? What information did you already know? What information was new for you?
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Networking
The process of talking to other people about their job Not limited to people you know Contacts can provide support when you
start work
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GROWTH CAREER AREAS Geographic influences
Mobility: the willingness and ability of a person to move where jobs are located.
Locational unemployment occurs when jobs are available in one place but go unfilled because qualified people live elsewhere.
Economic and industry trends service fields are expected to have most
employment potential
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PERSONAL ASSESSMENT
Interests: the activities that give you satisfaction. Examples: reading, computers, shopping
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Values Values: things that are important to you
prestige money power achievement independence security belonging helping others
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Talents
A talent is a natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things. Music art sports
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Ability
Ability is the quality of being able to perform a mental or physical task. Reading writing computer skills public speaking math
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What is the difference between an interest and a talent?
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Work-study programs Coop class
Part-time employment summer or part-time work
Volunteer activities School activities
reports or oral presentations clubs (ex: FBLA or Student Council)
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SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS The media: newspaper ads Personal contacts: school counselors or
business teachers Business contacts: visit businesses and
ask about openings Career fairs: at schools in the community Employment agencies
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Warm-Up
Make a list of your talents and abilities. Specify whether you believe each one is strong or weak. Indicate how you might use your strengths in career planning. Also tell what actions you might take to improve your weak areas.
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Key Terms
Personal Data Sheet
Application Resume Cover Letter
references Career portfolio
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Example
Downsizing
Definition:
Planned reduction in number of employees to reduce costs
Sentence Because of lack of sales, Ford had to downsize its manufacturing staff
How it relates to me:
Due to the downsizing at Rantoul Products, my uncle lost his job
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APPLICATION ACTIVITIES
Personal data sheet: summary of your important job-related information education work experience references
Application form asks for information related to employment.
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Resume A summary of your education,
experience, and skills
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RESUME
Personal information Career objective Education Experience Career-related honors and other
activities
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References
References: a list of people who can give a report about your character, education, and work habits. Previous Employers Co-workers Teachers Coaches Minister/Youth Pastors
ASK Them First!!!
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Warm-Up
What industry is expected to have the greatest employment potential?
Name three ways you can obtain career oriented abilities?
What is the process of talking to people about their jobs?
What are values? What is talent?
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ACTION VERBS FOR RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS
Accomplished Directed Organized
Achieved Edited Planned
Administered Facilitated Produced
Coordinated Implemented Researched
Created Initiated Supervised
Designed Managed Trained
Developed Monitored Updated
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Activity Let’s say your work experience is babysitting….how
can you make these duties/tasks sound better for a resume Play games with kids Feed the kids Keep the kids safe
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Career portfolio
Provides tangible evidence of your ability and skills.
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CAREER PORTFOLIO
Resume, cover letter, and answers to sample interview questions
Sample reports, presentation materials, and research findings from school projects
Web site 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
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APPLICATION COVER LETTER Cover letter: expresses your interest in
a specific job. Used to obtain an interview. Usually includes 3 main sections:
Introduction Development Conclusion
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Scenario
Shondra Keller graduated from RTHS in 2004, and received an associates degree in nursing from Parkland college in May 2007. She worked at Champaign County Nursing home from October 2004 – July 2006 as a CNA and She also worked at Carle Hospital as a nurse from May 2007 to now. She has good communciation, computer, and math skills. She also voluteers at Crisis Nursery and plays adult league softball.
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What is the purpose of a cover letter?
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ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS Online applications: many organizations
allow you to apply online Cyber interviewing: sometimes used to
screen applicants
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How is the Internet used in the job application process?
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LESSON 9-4LESSON 9-4
Securing a Job
Goals Describe activities involved in the
interview process. Compare factors to consider when
accepting a job offer. Identify attitudes and actions for
success on the job.
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Key Terms
employment interview mentor exit interview
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Warm-Up
You are about to go to a job interview. What are some of the things you will do to prepare for the interview? Please write complete sentences.
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THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Employment interview: face-to-face meeting with a potential employer to learn about the job and to see if you are a good fit.
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BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW
Things to remember Practice questions Plan questions to ask Be on time for the appointment. Go alone to the interview. Dress properly Get rid of bad habbits
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DURING THE INTERVIEW
Answer each question completely Avoid talking too much Make good eye contact Stay calm Thank the interviewer
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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Education and Training
What qualifies you for this job? Why are you interested in this company? What activities have helped you to expand
your interests and knowledge?
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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Work and Other Experience
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?
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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Personal Qualities
What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
What have you done to overcome these? What do you plan to be doing five or ten
years from now? Which individuals have had the greatest
influence on you?
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Name at least four ways to dress appropriately for an interview.
What “bad” habit(s) do you think you have that you need to get rid of before you interview?
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Other than salary, what factors should a person consider when accepting a job?
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Why is it important to “dress for success” for an job interview?
What are some other important preparations you can do for an interview and why are they important?
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What things can you do to be successful when you are hired for a job? Come up with at least three things.
Write in complete sentences.
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AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Send a follow-up letter: a letter to the person with whom you
interviewed to express your appreciation for the interview.
Evaluate your interview performance Be patient
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ON THE JOB RELATIONSHIPS Job success strategies
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
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MENTOR
Experienced employee “career coach”
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LEAVING A JOB
Give notice - at least TWO WEEKS Letter Date
Complete current projects Participate in exit interview: your employer asks
questions about your work Always leave good terms - you may want to use
your coworkers and supervisor as references
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Interviewing Tips
Be on Time
Dress for success
Go alone to the interview
Practice AnsweringQuestions
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How does a mentor assist less experienced employees?