goals lesson 1.1 considering careers discuss career and job trends, and describe sources of job...

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Lesson 1.1

Considering Careers

Discuss career and job trends, and describe sources of job information.Complete a job analysis, listing the positive and negative features of potential career choices.

Careers of the Future

Driven by Technology/InformationPrimary function is to collect, use & store info

Early 1900’s Farming was Dominant Career

Now Farming Represents <3%See an Increase in Professional (Doctor, Lawyer, Accountant) and Service (Dental Hygienist, Retail Sales) CareersService Industry is Fastest Growing

Researching Careers

Publications found On-Line and in LibrariesThree Government Sources

Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) Monthly Labor Review

Websites are Found in BookTo Research a Business/Corporation

Standard & Poor’s Register of Corporations

Entrepreneurship

Start your own businessBuy a franchise

Job Analysis

Positive FeaturesSalaryBenefitsOpportunity for promotion

Negative FeaturesEmployee expensesWork characteristics

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Lesson 1.2

The Challenge of Change

Describe the techniques for coping with change.Explain changing career patterns in a world economy and the need for job networking.

Coping with Change

Read widelyBe a lifetime learnerTake classes

Upgrading – Taking Classes to Gain Skill for Advancement

Technical Courses are Often Available at CC

Retraining – Learning a New Skill to Maintain EmployabilityAdvanced degrees – Degree Beyond BA/BS

Complete a Self-Assessment

College placement centerSearch On-Line

“Career Self-Assessment”

Self-assessment inventory

Self-Assessment Checklist

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES ACTION PLAN

Education

Experience

Aptitudes and Abilities

Appearance

Changing Career Opportunities

Long-term planningA world economyNetworking