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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
