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How Do You Choose a Career?
If you work 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year, for 25 years, how many hours will you spend at work?
50,000 hours – You need to enjoy what you do
How Do You Choose a Career?
Career – A series of progressively more responsible jobs in one field or in related fields
People pursue careers based on: Interests Abilities Education
How Do You Choose a Career?
Job - Basically work for pay
Part of Career Path – a job with a future you want
Dead End Job – Way to earn money for short period of time
Personal Strengths
The first step in determining your career is looking closely at yourself
Your career choice will be influenced by: Your interests and abilities Your personality Your learning style Your personal values The kind of lifestyle you want to lead
Personal Strengths
Your Interests and Abilities
Interests are things you enjoy doing Abilities are thing you are good at
If you have no interests, try new things
Identifying your interests and abilities will get you started on a great career path.
Create a list of 10 things you enjoy doing. May include doing by yourself or in a group, at home,
at school, outdoors, on computer, etc…
Personal Strengths
Your personality The combination of all the unique qualities that make
you who you are Will determine if you want to:
Work with people or things In a group By yourself
What type of personality do you have? Do you read, enjoy school activities, are you funny,
sympathetic, strong willed, hard-headed? Be honest about yourself
Personal Strengths
Your learning style The way you interact with the world around you to
gather information and turn it into knowledge
Most people do well in a career that uses their strongest learn style
What is your learning style?
Personal Strengths
Verbal/Linguistic Likes to read, write, and tell stories; good at memorizing names and
dates Learns best by saying, hearing, and seeing words
Logical/Mathematical Likes to do experiments, work with numbers, explore patterns and
relationships; good at math, logic, and problem solving Learns best by making categories, classifying, and working with patterns
Visual/Spatial Likes to draw, build, design, and create things; good at imagining,
doing puzzles and mazes, and reading maps and charts Learns best by using the mind’s eye and working with colors and pictures
Personal Strengths
Musical/Rhythmic Likes to sing, hum, play an instrument, and listen to music; good at
remembering melodies, noticing pitches and rhythms, and keeping time Learns best through rhythm and melody
Bodily/Kinesthetic Likes to touch and move around; good at hands-on activities and charts
Learns best by interacting with people and objects in a real space
Interpersonal Likes having lots of friends, talking to people, and joining groups; good
at understanding people, leading, organizing, communicating, and mediating conflicts Learns best by sharing, comparing, and cooperating
Personal Strengths
Intrapersonal Likes to work alone and pursue interests at own pace;
good at self-awareness, focusing on personal feelings, and following instincts to learn what needs to be known Learns best through independent study
Naturalistic Likes spending time outdoors and working with plants,
animals, and other parts of the natural environment; good at identifying plants and animals and at hearing and seeing connections to nature Learns best by observing, collecting, identifying, and
organizing patterns
Personal Strengths
Your values The beliefs that guide the way people live Do you value:
Responsibility – do what you say you will do Achievement – willing to give extra effort to succeed Recognition – want your work to be acknowledged Relationships – interacting with friends and family Compassion – want to help others Courage – exude bravery in two ways:
when confronted with physical danger When standing up for your beliefs
What are your values?
Personal Strengths
Careers choices if you value: Achievement – Presents challenges like medicine, law,
or aviation Recognition – writing, acting, or politics Relationships – Psychology or education Compassion – Nurse, social worker, veterinarian,
counselor Courage –
Danger – Armed Services, firefighter, rescue worker Beliefs – Politics or Public Service
What field fits you best?
Personal Strengths
Your Lifestyle The way you spend your time, energy, and money
What type of lifestyle do you want in the future?
Describe the lifestyle you want in the future. Do you want to work hard and be at the top of your
field Do you want plenty of free time for friends and family? Is becoming wealthy the most important thing?
Career Options
What is the ideal future career in 20 years? How much time do you spend at work? How happy are you at your career? How happy have you been along the journey?
Career Options
The more information you have, the easier it will be to decide which one is right for you.
Research can provide info on: Salaries Working conditions Prospects in your field
Career Options
How to gather info on career options Occupational Outlook Handbook
Published by the U.S. Department of Labor Describes thousands of jobs across the U.S. Lists job responsibilities, working conditions, and salaries Show changes in job trends in the U.S.
Trends – increase or decrease in the # of jobs in a field
Access at www.bls.gov/oco
Career Options
Magazines Occupational Outlook Quarterly Monthly Labor Review Business Week
Books What Color is Your Parachute
Give insight into personal qualities and how to find the best companies to fit you
Career Options
Professional Associations Made up of people in the same field Allows members to exchange ideas and information,
provide a positive image for the profession, give information to the public
Networking Talking to people who may offer you job leads,
contacts in your field, or other useful information Start with the school guidance counselor Can include family, friends, or business people
Developing a Plan
With personal strengths in mind, decide which career interests you the most
Ask family, friends, neighbors, teachers, and school counselor if they know people in that career.
Ask to meet them and talk.
Reaching your Career Goal will take time and effort.
Developing a Plan
Important things to do along the way:
Educate yourself Get experience Consider an Internship
Developing a Plan
Educate yourself
Almost every job requires some special training An advanced education mean more job opportunities How will you pay for this training?
Some companies pay all or part of their employees tuition for job related courses or training sessions
Developing a Plan
Get Experience
There is no substitute for experience A part-time job is a great way to see the job from the
inside You gain valuable work experience You form personal contacts in the field And get some money
If no part-time work is available, volunteering is an option
Any work experience is valuable work experience
Developing a Plan
Consider an Internship Usually not paid, but results in valuable job skills Looks good on a resume While in school, look for Internships in the Summer Successful interns may be invited back for a paying
job
How to find internships Internet Guidance Counselor Contact business you are interested in
Types of Careers
For-Profit Businesses Operate to earn money for their owners
Nonprofit Organizations Operate to promote a special interest or cause
Types of Careers
Job Search Websiteswww.monster.com
www.hotjobs.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.job-hunt.org
Career Assignment
Go to ahs.business.wikispaces.com
Complete assignment using job searches
Turn in at end of class with Personal Strengths page
Career Opportunities
INDUSTRY THOUSANDS OF JOBS
Mgt, business, and financial jobs 17,635
Professional and related jobs 33,709 Service jobs 31,163 Sales and related jobs 17,365 Office and administrative support jobs 26,053 Farming, fishing, and forestry jobs 1,480 Construction and extraction jobs 8,439 Installation, maintenance, and repair jobs 6,482 Production jobs 13,811 Transportation and material moving jobs 11,618
TOTAL of all jobs 167,754
Career Opportunities
167,754 x 1000 = 167,754,000
There are 167 million 754 thousand jobs in the U.S.
Unemployment rate is 9.4 %
There are 2.9 million job openings
Career Opportunities
Most jobs – Professional and Related jobs Management jobs
Computer and mathematical jobs Architects, surveyors, and cartographers Engineers and Drafters Life, Physical, and Social Scientists Community Jobs Legal Education related jobs Entertainment Jobs
The government tracks the percentage increase of job fields.
Estimated Growth in Managerial Occupations
Occupation 2005 Employment Projected 2015
in thousands Growths Administrative Mgrs 362 20.4 % Advertising, marketing, promotions 707 32.4 %
public relations, and sales mgrs Agriculture mgrs 1,462 -21.7 % Chief executives 547 17.2 % Computer and Information 313 47.9 %
Systems Mgrs Engineering Mgrs 282 8.0 % Human Resources Mgrs 219 12.7 % Industrial Production Mgrs 255 6.2 % Purchasing Mgrs 132 -5.5 % Social and Community service Mgrs 128 24.8 % Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Mgrs 149 20.2 % Medical and Health Services Mgrs 250 32.3 %
Estimated Growth Analysis
Which field will managerial positions grow the most by 2015? Computer and Information Systems – 47.9%
Which fields are jobs at a lower level in 2015 than in 2005? Agricultural Mgrs Purchasing Mgrs
Applying for a Job
How do you sell yourself to potential employers?
Applying for a job The process of convincing a potential employer to
invest in a great new product – YOU Every step of the way, you want to make the best
impression
Applying for a Job
Information required to apply for a job.
Job Application Cover Letter Job Application Form Resume
The purpose of this info is not to convince them to hire you, but convince them that you are worth meeting for the interview process.
Job Application Cover Letter
A brief introduction before a resume.
Your chance to introduce yourself to potential employers and convince them they want to meet you.
Job Application Cover Letter
Letter Formatting Margins – 1 inch on all sides
Line spacing Double space after each new section Single space inside of sections
Block Format – Begin everything at the left hand margin
Job Application Cover Letter
Sections Return Address – 3 lines
Street Address City, State, Zip Date – Current
Letter Mailing Address – 4 lines Receivers Name Receivers Job Title Street Address City, State, Zip
Greeting Dear, To Whom it May Concern
Job Application Cover Letter
Sections Body
Follow the 1-2-3 approach Salutation
Sincerely, Quadruple space after the salutation
You will place your signature in ink here Type you name Type Enclosure
This states that your resume is attached.
Job Application Cover Letter
Cover Letter should be ONE PAGE ONLY!!!
Tailor the information in the letter by fitting it with the requirements for the job.
Use the “You Approach” Emphasize what you can offer the organization
Job Application Cover Letter
Use the 1-2-3 approach1. Tell the company why you are writing. In the first paragraph, give
the full job title and say where you found out about the position(personal reference, newspaper, website) Give the name of the person that referred you. You can also mention that you have enclosed your resume.
2. Explain to the company why they should hire you. In the second and possibly the third paragraphs, state why you are right for the job. Point out details of your experiences that relate directly to the job, such as special projects. Summarize your experiences in a few sentences.
3. Ask for an interview in the closing paragraph. Give your phone number and email again so the reader doesn’t have to search for them.
Job Application Cover Letter
Your cover letter highlights your best assets for employers
The time and effort put into preparing your document will draw attention to your good organization skills and eye for detail Traits that every employer look for
Job Application Forms
Forms should be filled out COMPLETELY!!! If answer is not known or not applicable. TYPE N/A
TAB will help you move from form box to box.
Include all available detailed information
Resumes
A short document that provides potential employers with info about your specific qualifications for a job.
Describes: Work Experience Education Honors and Activities Skills and Abilities
Resumes
2 basic types of resumes: Chronological Resume
Lists your work experience and education in reverse order Work experience then education Better for advanced job skills and experience
Skills Resume Highlights your abilities and accomplishments rather
than experience Use when recently completed education
Resumes
Use standard, white 8.5 x 11 paper
Use simple font and format Avoid italics, underlining, and fancy fonts Bold only when appropriate. Use line spacing to separate sections clearly
Resumes
The care with which you prepare your resume suggests how carefully you would work if hired.
Give special attention to: Content Accuracy Formatting Neatness
Resumes
Think positively. Make yourself look good on paper
Showcase what you have to offer
Be honest
Keep it brief
Leave out any reference to age, race, sex, or marital status, height, weight, and health
Resume formatting
Margins 1 inch on all sides
Line spacing Double space after each new section Single space inside of sections
Resume Guidelines
Personal Information Should begin at top margin Centered Single Spaced until last line, then DS after Form a heading of 5 different lines. Type all as
Sentence Case Line 1 – Name Line 2 – Street Address Line 3 – City, State ZIP Line 4 – Phone Number Line 5 – Email Address
Resume Guidelines
Objective/Summary Clear definition of position desired
Formatting Heading – SUMMARY
All Caps Aligned Left 12-pt font
All Heading will be done this way
Resume Guidelines
EDUCATION – Heading format. DS after Aligned Left - Give a description of current
educational status GPA Graduation Date Courses or Programs Taken
Tab to 1 inch - DS between each new entry but SS inside of Skills acquired Grades earned in courses directly related to job
competence School and/or community activities or accomplishments Organizations Leadership positions Honors and Awards
Resume Guidelines
WORK EXPERIENCE – HeadingAligned left
Position Name Name and location of employer Time spent working at, in parenthesis Brief description of responsibilities
DS between new entries but SS inside of
Resume Guidelines
REFERENCES - Heading Names of people familiar with your character,
personality, and work habits May be furnished upon request If included at bottom of resume, have 3-6 people (not
relatives) who know you well and include this information about each: Name of Person Professional Job Title and
Organization Phone Number Email Teachers, community leaders, and current or previous
employers work well Ask each person in advance if ok to include them as
reference
Resume Guidelines
Reference Page – only if needed, not required Margin – 2 inches at top, 1 inch at left, right, and
bottom REFERENCE – Heading
Bold Centered 14-pt font DS after the heading
Entries SS inside of references DS between references
3-6 references is appropriate
Resume Guidelines
The most important information is presented first Recent graduates will place education before work
experience The reference section is usually last on the page
Resume should be 1 page ONLY!!!!