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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 421 630 CE 076 870 AUTHOR Gahris, Cindi; Pfeiffer, Julie TITLE HIREability: A Work in Progress. Activities to Help Secondary Students Achieve Employability Skills. INSTITUTION Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Vocational Instructional Materials Lab. PUB DATE 1998-00-00 NOTE 85p.; For the "Occupational Competency Analysis Profile", see ED 386 543. AVAILABLE FROM Publications, Center on Education and Training for Employment, 1900 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1090 (order no. HRAB, $6.95). PUB TYPE Guides Classroom Teacher (052) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC04 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Career Development; Career Education; Competency Based Education; Decision Making; Economics Education; *Employment Potential; Entrepreneurship; *Family Work Relationship; Job Search Methods; *Job Skills; Leadership; Learning Activities; Lifelong Learning; Problem Solving; Promotion (Occupational); Secondary Education; Teaching Guides; Technological Advancement; Tenure; *Work Attitudes; *Work Ethic IDENTIFIERS *Occupational Competency Analysis Profile; Ohio ABSTRACT This book provides high school teachers and counselors with activities to promote better work habits and attitudes with their students. The 12 chapters are based on the Employability Occupational Competency Analysis Profile (OCAP) . The activities can be used to supplement the teaching of the Employability OCAP. They are not designed to be a complete unit of study, but to add to the activities teachers are already using. The activities are designed to reach different learning styles with an emphasis on career development content. Some are written in the same format as Ohio's proficiency tests and address the skills assessed by the tests to provide students with practice in proficiency skills and with the proficiency format while learning employability skills. Some activities can be used to help students with preparing an Individual Career Plan and a Career Passport. The 12 chapters address the following topics: career development; decision making and problem solving; work ethic; job seeking skills; job retention and career advancement; technology in the workplace; lifelong learning; economic education; balancing work and family; citizenship in the workplace; leadership; and entrepreneurship. (YLB) ******************************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ********************************************************************************

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DOCUMENT RESUME

ED 421 630 CE 076 870

AUTHOR Gahris, Cindi; Pfeiffer, JulieTITLE HIREability: A Work in Progress. Activities to Help

Secondary Students Achieve Employability Skills.INSTITUTION Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Vocational Instructional

Materials Lab.PUB DATE 1998-00-00NOTE 85p.; For the "Occupational Competency Analysis Profile",

see ED 386 543.AVAILABLE FROM Publications, Center on Education and Training for

Employment, 1900 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1090 (orderno. HRAB, $6.95).

PUB TYPE Guides Classroom Teacher (052)EDRS PRICE MF01/PC04 Plus Postage.DESCRIPTORS *Career Development; Career Education; Competency Based

Education; Decision Making; Economics Education; *EmploymentPotential; Entrepreneurship; *Family Work Relationship; JobSearch Methods; *Job Skills; Leadership; LearningActivities; Lifelong Learning; Problem Solving; Promotion(Occupational); Secondary Education; Teaching Guides;Technological Advancement; Tenure; *Work Attitudes; *WorkEthic

IDENTIFIERS *Occupational Competency Analysis Profile; Ohio

ABSTRACTThis book provides high school teachers and counselors with

activities to promote better work habits and attitudes with their students.The 12 chapters are based on the Employability Occupational CompetencyAnalysis Profile (OCAP) . The activities can be used to supplement theteaching of the Employability OCAP. They are not designed to be a completeunit of study, but to add to the activities teachers are already using. Theactivities are designed to reach different learning styles with an emphasison career development content. Some are written in the same format as Ohio'sproficiency tests and address the skills assessed by the tests to providestudents with practice in proficiency skills and with the proficiency formatwhile learning employability skills. Some activities can be used to helpstudents with preparing an Individual Career Plan and a Career Passport. The12 chapters address the following topics: career development; decision makingand problem solving; work ethic; job seeking skills; job retention and careeradvancement; technology in the workplace; lifelong learning; economiceducation; balancing work and family; citizenship in the workplace;leadership; and entrepreneurship. (YLB)

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List of Chapters

Chapter 1: Career Development 1

Chapter 2: Decision-Making and Problem Solving 13

Chapter 3: Work Ethic 21

Chapter 4: Job-Seeking Skills 27

Chapter 5: Job Retention and Career Advancement 35

Chapter 6: Technology in the Workplace 41

Chapter 7: Lifelong Learning 47

Chapter 8: Economic Education 55

Chapter 9: Balancing Work and Family 61

Chapter 10: Citizenship in the Workplace 67

Chapter 11: Leadership 73

Chapter 12: Entrepreneurship 79

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INTRODUCTION

Employers often tell educators to send them potential employees with strong workhabits and a good attitudethe same attributes that educators would love to see in theirstudents! This book provides high school teachers and counselors with activities to promotebetter work habits and attitudes with their students. Too often, these employability skillsare a "hidden agenda" in teaching. The only instructional technique we use in teachingthese skills is nagging: continually reminding students to follow directions, to be on time,to turn in their homework, to bring materials to class, to work well in a team, and so on.

The 12 chapters in this book are based on Ohio's Employability OccupationalCompetency Analysis Profile (OCAP). The activities can be used to supplement the teachingof the Employability OCAP. They are NOT designed to be a complete unit of study, but toadd to the activities teachers are already using.

We hope that most of the activities will have appeal to reluctant learners. We havetried to reach different learning styles with an emphasis on career development content.Some of the activities are written in the same format as Ohio's Proficiency Tests, andaddress the skills assessed by the Proficiency Tests. This provides students with practicein Proficiency skills, and practice with the Proficiency format while learning employabilityskills.

There is reference to an Individual Career Plan (ICP) and a Career Passport onsome pages. Many states, including Ohio, have students document career goals andeducational plans (the ICP), and prepare an exit credential before they graduate (the CareerPassport). The activities in this book can certainly be used to help students with thisprocess.

Although the activities are organized around Ohio's Employability OCAP, they aredesigned to be used in a variety of settings. They certainly are not restricted to use in Ohio,and could be part of a career development class, an employability class, or used forcurriculum integration in academic classes. We hope your students will find them helpfulregardless of the situation in which they are used.

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THE DICTIONARY OF OCCUPATIONAL TITLES

You need to know how to use resource books to find current career information. TheDictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) is published by the United States Department ofLabor and includes information about more than 22,000 job titles! This resource is actuallyin two volumes, and can be overwhelming if you don't know how to use it. Use the sectionclues below to help you find the answers in the DOT.

Master Titles and Definitions1. How many years of on-the-job training does an apprentice usually have?

2. What is the difference between a helper and an apprentice?

3. How many types of engineers are listed in this section?

Term Titles and DefinitionsMatch the workers below to the industry or correct definition.

4. numismatist a. construction5. journey worker b. maps and charts6. sawyer c. hats7. brimmer d. rare and old coins8. sand hog e. stoneworker9. cartographic technician f. anyone who has completed an apprenticeship

Occupational Group ArrangementThe DOT does not arrange job titles alphabetically, like many resources. Instead, it lists themin numerical order according to occupational groups. Look up five (5) different occupationaltitles in the alphabetical listing at the end of Volume II. Choose occupational titles thatinterest you. Then find their definitions in the DOT by looking up the number for eachoccupation. List the names of the occupations you selected, the page you found them on, anda one-sentence descriptor of each occupation below.

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The 00H is organized by job families or clusters, rather than alphabetically. Use the 00H to (

find out more information about a career of interest to you. Choose a career and look it up inthe index at the back of the book to find the page it is on. Then answer the followingquestions about your career of choice.

Nature of the Work: What are five (5) responsibilities or tasks you would have on the job?

Working Conditions: How many hours a week would you work? Are there any risks orspecial conditions?

Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement: What high school courses should youtake? What other training is required for your job?

Job Outlook: What is the outlook for your career choice? Why?

Earnings: What is the average annual earnings?

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TO BE OR NOT T BE

1. All year in school, Andrea's teachers stressed career activities in her classes. Andrea wasn't certainthat she was ready to decide exactly what she wanted to do when she graduated from high school. Shealso knew she needed to be thinking about it, and she had some ideas. Soon she would have to reviseher Individual Career Plan (ICP) and choose the classes she would take next year. She wanted to becertain to have the high school credits she needed for whatever decision she made about a career goal.

2. Even in elementary school, Andrea was interested in drawing. She would often doodle in hernotebook, and enjoyed creating designs and patterns. In school, her best subject was mathshe likedbeing able to find the right answer. She didn't do as well in her English classes; especially when shehad to do any creative writing. She liked history and science, but math and art were really herstrongest subjects.

3. Andrea's math teacher talked to the class about a new Tech Prep program in their school. The teacherexplained that in this program students could prepare for a career in architecture as early as theeleventh grade. If Andrea enrolled in the Tech Prep program, she could go to a two-year communitycollege and graduate as an architectural technician. She could even decide to go on to a four-yearcollege and become an architect. To do this, Andrea needed to take advanced math classes in highschool, and a full schedule her sophomore year so she would have enough credits to graduate.Because a foreign language is a requirement for most four-year colleges, she also had to decidewhether to take French.

4. In eighth grade, Andrea toured the vocational school. She really liked the graphic arts program there.She saw students working on projects in a lab where they used equipment and computers. She thoughtit would be fun to do actual work projects as a part of learning, and she liked the emphasis on art inthis program. She would be ready to go to work after she graduated from high school, or she couldalso go on to college or an art school. To do this, Andrea needed to plan her science, health, and phys.ed. classes in her sophomore year so she could have the right credits to graduate. She still needed tothink about whether she would go on to college after she graduated so she could be certain she had theright classes for college entrance.

5. These seem like such important decisions to make for someone who is fifteen! As her next step,Andrea decided to peruse the pamphlets she had about both the Tech Prep program and the graphicarts program at the vocational school. She also planned to talk to her math and art teachers, and hercounselor to help in her decision. She hoped they would give her the names of some students from herschool in both programs so she could find out more about what they do. Although she probably won'tmake her career choice this year, at least she will plan what classes to take with as much informationas she can find.

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TO BE OR NOT TO BE QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following statements best describes the author's view as presented in this selection?

A. High school freshmen need to choose specific careers.

B. High school students need to think about their career goals and have a plan to reach those goals.

C. Fifteen-year-olds are too young to make career choices.

D. High school students need to think about their career goals, and should rely on their teachersand counselors to tell them what classes to take.

2. In paragraph 5 of the selection, peruse means:

A. throw away

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C. read carefully

D. ask for

3. Which of the following sentences is NOT directly stated but is an inference you could make from thisselection?

A. The decisions you make about what classes to take in high school will impact what you can doafter high school graduation.

B. Tech prep and vocational programs are the best classes to take.

C. A strong math background is important to most careers.

D. A four-year college degree is better than a two-year college degree.

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THE TOP 25Ohio's Top Private-Sector Employers

COMPANY

1. General Motors Corp.2. Ford Motor Co.3. Kroger Co.4. General Electric Co.5. Kmart Corp.6. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.7. AT&T Corp.8. Banc One Corp.9. Procter & Gamble Co.

10. United Parcel Service of America Inc.11. Chrysler Corp.12. Keycorp13. Meijer Inc.14. The Limited Inc.15. Honda Motor Co. Ltd.16. Ameritech17. National City Corp.18. Cleveland Clinic Foundation19. University Hospitals Health System20. Pepsico Inc.21. JC Penney Co. Inc.22. Federated Dept. Stores (Lazarus)23. Sears, Roebuck and Co.24. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.25. Timken Co.

* Estimated number of employees in full-time equivalents.Source: Ohio Department of Development

EMPLOYEES HEADQUARTERSIN OHIO*

63,200 Detroit, MI24,000 Dearborn, MI21,700 Cincinnati, OH18,500 Fairfield, CT17,300 Troy, MI15,100 Bentonville, AR14,600 New York, NY14,200 Columbus, OH14,000 Cincinnati, OH13,400 Atlanta, GA11,500 Highland Park, MI11,400 Cleveland, OH11,300 Grand Rapids, MI10,700 Columbus, OH10,600 Tokyo, JAPAN10,600 Chicago, IL,10,100 Cleveland, OH10,000 Cleveland, OH9,200 Cleveland, OH9,000 Purchase, NY8,900 Plano, TX8,600 Cincinnati, OH8,400 Chicago, IL8,400 Akron, OH8,200 Canton, OH

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THE TOP 25READING CHARTS AND GRAPHS

Use the information from THE TOP 25 chart to answer the questions below.

How do you know the numbers given are estimates? Give two reasons.

2. Which of the company's headquarters is located closest to you?

3. Circle the statements below that are correct.

General Motors employees > Ford Motors employees

Ford Motors employees < The Limited employees

Wal-Mart employees < General Electric employees

Meijer employees

Keycorp employees

Ameritech employees

Kroger employees

4. On a separate piece of paper (or graph paper), create a bar graph that shows the top fifteen (15)employers in Ohio and the number of people they employ.

5. BONUS: What is the difference between a private-sector and public-sector employer?

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HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS

Most careers in the future will require some kind of training or education beyond high school, both to enter thejob and to keep the skills you need for the job. There are many choices for higher education training. Useinformation from the chart below to complete the diagram. Some boxes have been filled in for you.

NAME OF INSTITUTION TYPE LENGTH OF PROGRAMS

The Ohio State University University Four Years Plus

Cuyahoga Community College Community College Two Years

Kettering College of Medical Arts Technical College Two Years or Less

Malone College bollege Four Years

DeVry Institute of Technology College Four Years

ACA College of Design Proprietary Two Years or Less

Sinclair Community College Community College Two Years

University of Toledo University Four Years Plus

Hocking Technical College Technical College Two Years or Less

Academy of Court Reporting Proprietary Two Years or Less

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We know that, on average, women make about 71.4 cents for every dollarthat a man makes. However, the chart below shows that younger womenmake almost the same amount as younger men. Answer the questionsbelow using the graph.

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2. In comparison to each dollar a man makes, how much less do women earn between ages 45-54 than womenbetween ages 15-24?a. 32.3 cents b. 34.5 cents c. 34.0 cents d. 23.7 cents

3. Why do you suppose women ages 15-24 make almost as much as men in that same age group?

4. What happens to women's earnings compared to men's after age 54? Why?

5. What do you think are some reasons that women make less than men do at all ages?

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1. There are about 127 million workers in theUnited States. About how many of them workin service-producing jobs?

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"SELLING" YOUR CAREER CHOICE

Design a tri-fold brochure advertising your career choice. A tri-fold brochure has six panels for you to plan.Make certain you have included information about each of the following categories as you lay out yourbrochure.

1. Skills, interests, and attributes necessary for workers in this career2. Education needed to enter this field (Include additional education and/or training needed to remain in this

career.)3. The job outlook (future employment trends) for your career choice (Use resources like the Occupational

Outlook Handbook for national information, or a computerized career information system for the local joboutlook.)

4. A brief description of what the job involves including places where you might work5. High school classes needed for this career and/or other training you may need outside of school (For

example, a person interested in marine biology may need to take scuba diving lessons.)6. Wage and/or salary information for your career choice (Try to include the average entry-level pay for

people in this field, as well as the average earnings for all people in this career and any other informationyou feel is important!)

Tips for Your Design

If you have access to a computer, use it to design your brochure. Select type styles and graphics that wouldhighlight your career choice.

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Hand-letter your brochure and design your own artwork. Remember that neatness and correct spelling isimportant.

A brochure should be attractive. Information for each panel should use up the space well. Pay attention to howeach panel looks when you design the brochure.

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DIRECTIONS:

Things Tc; Do:

Many times, while you're busy doing one thing, more work begins to pile up. It is often necessaryto prioritize the tasks, in order to work efficiently. If you came back from lunch to the messagesabove, how would you prioritize what needs to be done? When sharing your "Things To Do List,"be prepared to defend your priorities.

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"EMOTo:From:Date:Re:

All EmployeesMs. Butler, Director of Human ResourcesDecember 1Dress Code

In an effort to demonstrate to our clients that we believe in our merchandise, the topof the line silk suit will now be our new dress code. As of January 1, all employeesof "Exclusively Exquisite Menswear" will be required to purchase and wear to workour merchandise. Due to manufacturer's restrictions, the employee discount will notapply to the silk suits.

DIRECTIONS:The above memo was distributed to all employees last week. The reaction has beenstrong but disorganized. The supervisor has called a company forum to shareopinions and answer questions about the directive. Each of you will assume the roleof one of the employees listed below. Before attending the forum, generate a list ofpositive and negative reactions to the memo that are appropriate to your role.

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Male SupervisorFemale SalesclerkBuilding CustodianMale SalesclerkBusiness ManagerChief Executive OfficerShipping Manager

Female Office ManagerMale Advertising RepresentativeFemale Communications ManagerReceptionistAdministrative AssistantComputer TechnicianWarehouse Manager

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WELCOME TO THE LABYRINTH!

In order to successfully complete the mazethat lies before you,

you will need to exercise critical decision making skills.When confronted with a task of importance,

it is often helpful to look to thosewho have mastered the task before you.Using the survey on the following page,

interview someone that you perceive to bea successful decision-maker.

With the information that you gather in the survey,design a challenging labyrinth.

The decision points are created...find them andlabel them with a question that requires a decision.

Then create two possible choices...one positive; and theother, not the best decision.

Look ahead...be sure to design your labyrinthso that only the best decisions will lead to success.Be creative...design appropriate consequences on

the other side of each door!

Challenge a classmate with youra-Maze-ing decision-making skills!

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Use the survey questions below to interview an employee with strong decision making skills.

Job description:

Length of time on the job:

Describe some of the decisions that you need to make daily:

Describe some of the long-term decisions that you have made:

What decisions require collaboration:

What resources do you consult to help you make decisions:

Review your notes and mark the decisions as major (M), minor (m), urgent (U), independent (I) orcollaborative (C). Make use of these classifications as you design your labyrinth.

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BUILDING A CAREER

Invite an architect to visit your class to explain the function of blueprintsand elevations. As the architect presents information, make a list ofvocabulary words and phrases used that seem related to the work of anarchitect (e.g. foundation, load bearing walls, structure, etc). Askthoughtful questions as to the meaning of any word on your list that maybe unclear. These words will build a building.

Next to each word on your list, write a replacement word that relates tobuilding a career (for example, foundation = education). You may havemore than one replacement word for each architectural word.

Create a blueprint-like drawing of your career structure. Use your list; youmay have a double or triple foundation, you may have 17 load-bearingwalls, you may have several doorways!?

As you label the parts of your drawing, use a pen for those resources thatyou already have; and pencil for labeling those resources that you will needto complete the structure.

Extension: What is your plan for acquiring those resources?

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people are asked to perform daily "onjob." The script for that performa s

written throughout a lifetime.starring character's "work ethic" is Presult ofeducation, life experiences, an sonalrelationships. With a partn ropose a worksetting and a realistic we situation in whichtwo characters with erent work ethics areworking togeth rite the script for thescenario.

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Extension: With the necessary number ofclassmates, perform the role-play for the rest ofthe class. Discuss perceptions of the characters.

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THE APP LICANT

When seeking employment, one is very often trying to get anemployer to believe in what is offered. . . much like anadvertiser trying to get the consumer to believe in a product.

Let's assume that you are the product and the employer isthe consumer. If you could be the account manager for"ME! THE APPLICANT" you would be responsible for thepackage design, a new jingle, a roadside billboard designand a television commercial storyboard promoting yourqualities as the best ones for the job.

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To plan a television commercial, advertisers create a storyboard. Each frame below should depict the scenesof your commercial for "ME! THE APPLICANT." In the space below each frame, write the script for theactors. (Hint: You might want to use your jingle as the script.)

Extension: Videotape your own commercial.

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In the game of life, you are your own coach. Do you have a game plan? Consider yourtalents and strengths to be your team players. Identify your team players on the "X" bench.Create a tough opposing team...what obstacles will you encounter in the pursuit of your lifegoals? As you identify those obstacles, mark them on the "0" bench. Identify your "Goal"line. . .for what are you aiming? What are the rules of the game? How is the game won?

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WORKER FOR HIRE

1. Working with animals has always been an interest of Kelly's. He has had a pet since he could remember,and especially loves dogs and horses. After turning 16, he decided to try to make some money so he couldbuy a used car. He hoped to be able to combine his interest in animals with his need for money. The firstthing he decided to do was to check the want ads in the newspaper.

2. He found very few jobs in the want ads that matched his interest in animals. However, he did read one adfor a stock person and part-time salesperson at a pet supply store. He was concerned that this would notgive him any actual time with animals. He clipped the ad anyway, and decided to look in the yellow pagesof the phone book for other businesses that worked with animals. He found the names of three vets in thearea. His aunt also suggested that he might want to contact the dog groomer her family used for their pet.

3. Kelly' s next step was to write a letter to each of the five places he had identified as possible job sources.His letter was brief, but explained his interest in working with animals and his desire for a part-time job.He also included a copy of a resume that he wrote as part of his ICP and Career Passport in his Englishclass. He included in his letter that he would make a follow-up call to see if any of these employers neededpart time workers.

4. After a week, Kelly had heard back from only the pet supply store. The manager sent him a job applicationand asked him to return it as soon as possible. Kelly remembered from class that the job application formhad to be neat with no errors. He worked carefully on the application, and then proofed it for any mistakes.After he sent in the application, he decided to call the other four employers. He told them who he was,asked if they had received his letter, and then asked if they might need a part-time worker. One of the vetswas on vacation and could not be reached and another said his teen-age daughter worked with him. Thethird vet said she really wasn't looking for help, but would be willing to meet with Kelly if he wanted.Kelly arranged an appointment for the following week. When he talked to the dog groomer, she told Kellyshe didn't need help now, but would keep his name on file for the future.

5. The store manager called Kelly two days after receiving his application and set up an interview time. AsKelly prepared for the interviews with the vet and the store manager, he made certain he was clean and hadclean hair. He wore clean and pressed clothespants that were not jeans and a denim shirt. He decided hewould also wear a tie, although he wasn't certain it was necessary. He made sure he had plenty of time toget to the appointments, and arrived about ten minutes ahead of time for each.

6. Kelly felt both appointments went well. At the end of the interview with the store manager, he told Kellyhe needed to interview three other people and would let him know by the end of the week. At his appoint-ment with the vet, he told her about his interests and how he felt he could help her. She liked Kelly's eager-ness to work, and suggested that he might help her on Saturday mornings. She really did not need a regularpart-time worker, but could use someone to help her clean the animals' cages and do other odd jobs once aweek. Kelly thanked her and asked to think about the offer. He told her he would contact her in a week.Although he did not tell the vet, he wanted to know if he got the pet supply job and what his hours might bebefore he decided about working on Saturday mornings for her.

7. When Kelly got home after both appointments, he wrote a short note to both the vet and the store manager,thanking them for their time. He told the store manager he would call him about his status if he did not hearfrom him by the end of the week. He reminded the vet he would call her with his decision within the week.He also decided he would call again the vet who was on vacation to see if he needed help.

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WORKER FOR HIRE ACTIVITIES

Use the information from what you have just read to complete the following activities.

1. In each of the seven paragraphs, underline one thing that Kelly did well to help himself find a _

part-time job. In some paragraphs, Kelly did more than one activity. Choose the one that youthink was most helpful.

2. Which of the following is NOT a source that Kelly used to locate job possibilities?

a. relatives or friendsb. phone bookc. libraryd. newspaper

3. Put the following steps that Kelly used in his job search in the order in which they occurred.

a. Interview. 1.

b. Make follow-up calls after the interviews. 2.

c. Complete a job application form. 3.

d. Locate possible job opportunities. 4.e. Send thank-you notes. 5.

f. Call for interviews 6.

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IT'S ALL IN THE APPLICATION

Below are sections of an actual job application form. Follow the directions for each section.

1. Begin by completing the following personal information section.

SOCIAL SECURITY NO.

LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I.

STREET ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

COUNTY HOME PHONE: AREA CODE ( )

(OPTIONAL) WORK NUMBER ( )

2. What does the word OPTIONAL mean next to WORK NUMBER?a. List it only if you have a job.b. You can choose whether or not to list it.c. List your parent or guardian's work number.d. List the number of the place you want to work.

3. Check the box that shows youwant a 40-hour-a-week job.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:

FULL-TIME PERMANENT work?

PART-TIME work?

TEMPORARY work?

INTERMITTENT work?

SUMMER work only ?

YES NO

4. In the fourth choice above, what does the word INTERMITTENT mean?a. Work outside only.b. Work afternoons only.c. Work that is not on a regular schedule.d. Work for minimum wage.

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5. Complete this section on Education and Training.

Total number of years of education, including primary school:

Highest academic degree or level attained:

Name and address of school, college or university where degree attained:

If no degree, last school attended:

In the area below, please describe briefly any additional information or special qualifications you havefor the position(s) requested. Include special machines or equipment you operate, hobbies which havetaught you qualifying skills, etc.

BONUS: Some applications must be notarized before you return them to the employer. What does thismean? Where would you go to find a notary public?

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SAMPLE RESUME

A resume should ALWAYS be done without any errors. Use your editing skills to find at least ten spellingand punctuation errors in the resume.

JUSTIN BLACKWELL231 N MAIN STREET

PORTSTOWN OHIO 45000(330) 555-1236

Objective: TO FIND ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT THAT WILL ALLOW ME ON-THE -JOBTRAINING TO MOVE INTO A MANAGEMENT POSITION.

Professional Experience

Kroger Company, Portstown, ohio July, 1997 to Present

BAGGER. Use correct methods to put grocerys into customars bags. Locate grocery items for customerswho forget something. work with the cashear.

McDonalds, Portsstown Ohio May, 1996 to MARCH, 1997

FOOD SERVER AND COOK. Worked as a fry cook. Responded to orders from the cashiers. Takencustomer's orders at the counter. Was polite and friendly, even to rude customers.

Education

1994 to 1997,Central High School, Portstown, OhioHigh School diploma

Organizations

1996 to 1997Business Professionals Of america

Central High School chapter

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KNOWINGTHE BESTANSWERS

There are common interview questions that employers ask that are often difficult to answer. If you think aboutthese questions ahead of time, they may be easier to answer in the interview. Work with a partner. Decide onthe BEST answer you could give to these questions, and the WORST answer. Either write your answers on thissheet, or record them on tape. Compare your answers in class. As a class, decide which single answer is bestfor each question and which single answer is the worst.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?Best Answer:

Worst Answer:

WHAT ARE YOUR GREATEST STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES?Best Answer:

Worst Answer:

WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU?Best Answer:

Worst Answer:

I SEE BY YOUR TRANSCRIPT YOU HAVE MISSED A LOT OF SCHOOL. CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHY?Best Answer:

Worst Answer:

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GET IN THE HABIT

People are most often fired from jobs because they don't have the right work habits. Employers wantemployees who are on time, ready for work, able to work in a team and get along with others, willing to follow

directions, and who will do a little more than what is required of them on the job. Discuss other work habitsthat employers are looking for with your class. Then design a poster, display, or bulletin board that would

promote a good work habit. Think about a slogan or phrase to use with your artwork. A good visual will catch

the reader's eye, so make your display as attractive as possible.

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FIRED?In the box at the bottom of the page are some of the most common reasonsthat people get fired from jobs. Read the work situations. Then give areason from the box below as to why that person might be fired if thisbehavior continues. On the back of this paper, write a school situation thatrelates to each of the reasons people are fired from jobs. Could any of yourbehaviors in school result in your being "fired"?

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1. Lynn works in a small retail shop. A customer made a large purchase in the store. Lynn's supervisor askedher to help the customer carry the purchase to the car. Lynn complained to the supervisor that it was raininghard outside and she really didn't want to get her new shoes wet.

2. Marco works in an upscale restaurant. The restaurant manager has organized teams of workers within therestaurant. Marco does not like some of his co-workers. He complains to them when food is not ready forhim to serve as fast as he thinks it should be. He also never helps any of his team members when they arebusier than he is.

3. Lindsay works for a construction company. Twice she has incorrectly measured a piece of lumber, and cut ittoo short so it cannot be used. She also did not put away some of the tools she used. It rained during thenight, and the tools were damaged.

4. Chris is an administrative assistant. He has been given a new computer to use at work. There are severalclasses he could take through work to learn about the new system. He doesn't want to take the time to go tothe classes. His supervisor also asked him to attend business meetings and take notes so he can answerquestions from clients when they call. Chris attends the meetings, but never really gets involved enough tounderstand the program. He continues to send all phone calls to his supervisor to answer questions.

5. Alison is a floral designer for a large florist. Several times her supervisor has asked her to work late to helpwith a large order. She likes to work regular hours, so she rarely stays over. She does the minimum of whatis expected of her on the job, but never does anything extra.

DOES NOT GET ALONG WITH CO-WORKERS AND SUPERVISORSIS ABSENT

SHOWS NO INTERESTCONTINUOUSLY MAKES COSTLY MISTAKES

DOES NOT FOLLOW DIRECTIONSSHOWS UNWILLINGNESS TO LEARN

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As a high school student, you are probably thinking about your career choice and what your first job

will be after you finish your education. Work experts tell us that you will likely have at least seven

to ten different jobs in your work life, and probably three different careers! That may be a lot for

you to think aboutespecially if you have not yet decided what your first career might be.

To help you think beyond your first job, use the web sheet. In the center, write your initial career

goal when you finish school. In the four circles around the center one, list four related jobs that you

inight consider after your initial career goal.

Example: Initial Career GoalLicensed Practical Nurse

Related Career GoalsRegistered NurseNurse AnesthetistHome Health Services ManagerEmergency Medical Technician

Ui In the squares, list at least three steps you would need to take to reach the next career goals.

LI In the triangles, write the degree or additional training you would need to reach the next career

goals.

I:11 In the pentagons, list any barriers or special things to consider for your next career goals.

Examples: Will you have to move? Will you need financial help? Does the next career goal

require a promotion that you may or may not get?

BE CREATIVE! Think about realistic next careers, but don't limit yourself. If you need more

information, use the Occupational Outlook Handbook or a computerized career information

system such as OCIS.

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KEEPING UP WITH TECHNOLOGY

There have been many advances in communications technology that have changed how companies do busi-

ness. Listed below are several situations that might occur in a work setting. Choose the best communication

method to solve the work situation. There may be more than one choice for some of the situations.

1. Your boss is on a business trip in another state. She calls to tell you she needs a copy of a ten-page report

you developed by 8:00 am the following morning. It is 3:30 pm in the afternoon. What is the best method

to get her the report?

How would this have been handled in the past?

2. You have been asked to work on a project with two other employees. One works at the Cincinnati office

and the other works in the Cleveland office. What is the mostcost-effective way for the three of you to

together discuss the project?

How would this have been handled in the past?

3. You want to go to a seminar to learn new skills. Your supervisor is trying to save costs. What would be an

alternative to attending a seminar in person?

How would this have been handled in the past?

4. Your boss is on a business trip in another state. He calls to tell you he needs a copy of a sixty-page report

you developed (with color graphics) by 2:00 pm the following afternoon. It is 3:30 pm in the afternoon.

What is the best method to get him the report?

How would this have been handled in the past?

5. You work for a large company. You need to get a message to all of the other employees as soon as possible.

What is the quickest method to send a message to everyone in the company?

How would this have been handled in the past?

NEW COMMUNICATION METHODS

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THE FUTURE IS NOW

Sometimes change happens so quickly that we don't realize how much change has happened in our lifetimes,and how it has affected our lifestyles. The following activities will help you see how technology has changedin your lifetime and to project what changes you may see in the future.

Use the library to locate an urban telephone book from the year you were born. Compare the Yellow Pages ofthis phone book to the current Yellow Pages of a phone book from the same urban area. Look up the followingtechnological categories and compare the number and kinds of businesses listed in each phone book.

Engineers

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Business related to your career choice

Can you find categories in the current Yellow Pages that were nonexistent in the year you were born?

Think about your family's personal electronics purchases since you were born. How have they changed?Consider the following categories:

televisions sound systems

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computers cellular phones/pagers

Interview a parent or guardian or a grandparent. Ask what changes they've seen in their lifetimes. What futurechanges in these products do you project will happen in your lifetime?

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Has technology replaced any jobs in your career field?

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Year after year beheld the silent toilThat spread his lustrous coil;

Still as the spiral grew,He left the past year's dwelling for the new..

-Oliver Wendell Holmes

"The nautilus is a marine animal whose soft body is partly covered with a coiled shell. As the animal grows, itsshell develops in form of a spiral. The nautilus adds a new chamber to its shell each time it outgrows its old one.Each new chamber is closed at the rear, so the animal always lives in the outermost chamber of its shell."

-World Book Encyclopedia

Still, it carries the past with it, connected by a siphuncle; a blood filled tube that extends throughout all the chambersof the shell. If human intellect grew in the same way, each chamber would represent a learning experience, since itis by learning that we grow intellectually. Using the abandoned shell as your timeline, label (with word or picturesymbols) the chambers that you have outgrown, but still carry with you. Begin with the center as your birth andidentify in successive chambers those learning experiences that have pushed you into the outermost chamber. Youmay want to consult friends/relatives to recall earlier learning experiences.

Extension: Since you are living in the "outermost chamber" . . . can you predict the chambers you might move intonext? How large will your shell become?

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Ayoung bead collector had devoted her childhood toacquiring a most admired collection of baubles. Some had

'been simply handed to her. Others had been bestowed withgreat hardship and even sorrow. Still others were the reward forgoals set and conquered. However, each had been endowed with atime-honored beauty, which seemed to be polished as the beadstumbled together in the collector's basket. When the time hadcome for the bead collector to venture out on her own, it was withgreat pride that she strung her beads together and placed themabout her neck. It was then, for the first time, that she noticedothers had been collecting beads as well. She met many withbeads identical to hers...and a few with some quite different. Inaddition, she wondered from where had they acquired suchmagnificent trinkets.

She asked. In return, she was handed the bead about which shehad inquired, and its beauty was explained. Feeling guilty aboutthe gap created in the new friend's neckpiece, the young beadcollector quickly selected one of her own to give in trade. For thishasty action, she was admonished, "do not simply give away yourbeads out of obligation or without purpose. Find someone in needof one that you carry and, in giving, you shall make room for newbeads."

Using your own life stories and goals, howmight you finish the story...?

What experiences will add to the collector'sbead basket?

What encounters will allow the collector toshare beads?

How and when does the exchange of beadsend?

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Those having torches will pass them on to others.

-Plato, The Republic

In the relatively short history of your life, you have already acquired vastknowledge. Some of that knowledge you acquired in school. Much of thatknowledge was acquired by experience from "the school of hard knocks." Inaddition, some was shared with you by way of stories, told by those who knowmore. Now it's your turn. . .

1. Identify an important lesson that you have learned. How did you learn thislesson? How have you made use of the learning? Is the knowledge worthsharing with someone younger?

2. Create a cartoon character to represent yourself. The appearance of thecharacter should reflect some of your personality traits. Create the caricaturesof any other characters needed to help tell the story of your learning experience.

3. Write the story. Plan for your story to be shared with a young child. Keep thestory simple and yet interesting.., perhaps a learning adventure, a mystery orcomedy.

4. Construct the pages for your book.

5. Using the characters created in step two, illustrate your story.

6. Make arrangements with an elementary classroom teacher to share your storywith a child.

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THE ADVENTURES OF PLORK

plork has high ambitions...the plan is to reach the top! Canyou help Plork to conquer the challenge?

At each level, the path that you mark will allow Plork to gathervaluable tools and skills. Choose the path carefully. Through-out the expedition, there will be unavoidable hardships. Thepath that you design will determine whether Plork has the neces-sary tools to overcome those hardships.

Mark the path which Plork is to follow with a dotted line ( );

mark those items to be collected by circling them; when yourpath encounters an unavoidable hardship, mark it with an X. IfPlork has a tool that will allow passage, be sure to document thetool used.

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Where Did My Money Go?

When you receive your first paycheck, you may be surprised to find how much of your money is taken out forother things besides your pay. Usually, you can expect your take-home pay to be about two-thirds of the totalamount of money you make. Many pay stubs will also give you other personal employment information. Usethe paycheck example below to answer the questions.

Payroll Number85-791-03

Name of EmployeeRico Smith

Social Security Number555-55-5555

Base Rate$14.26

Pay Period Ending Date2n/02

Net This Pay$766.72

Group Life Insurance$30.00

Federal Withholding TaxCurrent Period:

$186.00State Withholding Tax

$47.98City Withholding Tax

$22.82Medicare$16.54

Year To Date: $736.00 $170.33 $91.30 $65.79

Charity Pledges 1 00.00 I Credit Union 1 $30. 00SavingsBonds 00.00

VacationLeave Hours Used: 5.50

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Balance: 32.00 28.00 36.10 Year To Date: $4,566.25

How much money was taken from the current pay period for federal withholding tax?

How much money has been taken this year for state withholding tax?

How much vacation time did you use during this pay period?

How much money was taken from the current pay period for city tax?

How much money is taken from this check to be deposited in the credit union?

Which is the only amount above that you can choose to have deducted?

Extension: How is the money taken out for Medicare used? Do you have a choice in this?

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HOW IS MY MONEY USED?

People in this country often complain about paying taxes. However, when you work, the tax dollars you give toour economy pay for many services. We would have to do without these services if there were no tax dollars.Most workers pay local, state, and federal taxes. Complete the chart below to show some of the services taxdollars cover. A few have been done for you.

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BONUS: Use your research skills to add the following services to the chart: Bureau of Employment Services,Worker's Compensation, Student Loan Program, air traffic controllers, disaster relief, and the Food and DrugAdministration.

Write a sentence to describe what each of these services does.

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WHY DO YOU BUY?

Understanding why you buy the products you do will help make you a better consumer. Advertisers targetteen-agers because you have buying power. Below you will find several factors that help shape your decisionswhen you buy. Choose one of the factors and show how companies may use these techniques. Design a posteror collage using actual examples you have found, OR produce your own video or audiotape commercial thatdemonstrates one of the techniques, OR design your own magazine advertisement using one of the techniques.

NAME BRAND AND/OR REPUTATION: You can count on this brand to be excellent quality.

PEER GROUP PRESSURE: Everyone has one; it will increase your popularity if you buy thisparticular product.

PRICE AND/OR VALUE: You will get more for your money with this product.

LOCATION: This store is convenient for you, has a drive-through, and so on.

CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT: If you want to be like someone famous, you will use thisproduct.

FAD: In order to be up to date with the latest style, you need to have this.

(You are not limited to this list. If you can think of another technique that is used to sell products, you maydemonstrate it.)

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WHAT ARE WE PRODUCING?

In this century, our economy was based on four factors of production: land, labor, capital, and entrepreneur-ship. The chart below explains each of these four factors. Often industries were especially dependent on land(the natural resources or raw materials found in the earth) for production. Successful companies were thosethat had easy access to the natural resources and raw materials needed for their products.

The chart below identifies the traditional factors of production for a fast food hamburger. You fill in the factorsof production for a leather athletic shoe.

LAND(natural resourcesor raw materials)

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cattle andvegetables fromwhich the foodis made

food serversand cooks

restaurant property,equipment andfurniture

restaurant (franchise)owner

leatherathletic shoe

Since we have moved from an industrial society to an information and service society, these factors ofproduction will probably no longer apply. Many companies may not make their profit from "products." Try touse the same factors above to chart the following information and service "products."

computer games advertising ideasphysical fitness trainer services car loan or investment company

What do you think the factors of production might be in an information and service society? Which do youthink is the most important factor of production for the "products" above?

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KEEPING THE BALANCE

It is important to have a balance in your life in three areas: self, family and work. At different stages of yourlife, all of these areas will probably change, but keeping a balance is still important. Right now, work is schoolfor you and perhaps a part-time job. Whether you are male or female, in the future your work will likely be at apaying job as well as taking care of your home. Family for you now may mean your parents, sisters andbrothers, grandparents or other adults. But in the future your closest family may be your own children, ahusband or wife, or special friends.

Use the following questions to complete the chart on the next page. List the activities that you do now, andthose that you think you may do in each of the three areas in the future. Try to keep a balance of time. Howmany hours do you spend in each area per week? How many hours do you want to spend in the future? Howdo you think both your work activities and your family activities may change as you get older? What kind ofwork will you be doing in the future (both at home and for pay)?

EXAMPLE

SELF: jog three times a week, listen to music everyday, spend time with friends = 32 hours per week

WORK: go to school, do homework, work at a restaurant = 55 hours per week

FAMILY: eat meals, watch TV, go out together, visit my grandmother = 18 hours per week

Extension: Design a collage or poster that represents you in these three areas of your life right now. Choosesymbols or illustrations that show how you spend your time in these three areas and what interests you in eachof these areas.

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WORKING FACTS

When you are reading information, it is important to know what is a fact and what is an opinion. A fact is trueand can be proven. An opinion tells you how someone feels, but can not be proven with fact. Often peoplehave opinions about the differences in work that men and women doboth on the job and at home. However,sometimes people don't know the facts. Choose which of the statements below are facts and which areopinions. Circle the number of the statements that are facts.

1. There are more women in the workforce today than there were 20 years ago.

2. Women should not work at paying jobs if they have children.

3. Sixty-five percent of women who earn minimum wage are either single parents, or women who have notworked at a paying job for several years because they have worked in the home.

4. People who do not graduate from high school usually earn less money throughout their lives than highschool graduates do.

5. Men should earn more than women because men support the family.

6. Women who work at a paying job and have children never have any leisure time.

7. People with less than a high school education will be able to fill only 14 percent of the jobs of the future.

8. All working parents have problems with childcare.

9. A man who decides to stay home to raise his children is probably one who can't find a good-paying job.

10. One of the best indicators of how well a child will do in school is how well the mother reads.

Now choose one of the statements that you think is an opinion, and with which you disagree. On the back ofthis paper, write a brief paragraph that explains why you disagree with this opinion.

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CONFLICT RESOLUTION FLOWCHARTFew careers allow one to work in isolation. And when 2 or more persons need to

work toward a common goal, conflicts can arise. The best strategy for reachingresolution is knowing what questions to ask...and what to do with the answers.

Using the flow chart below, and the symbols key, can you map the questions and answers thatwill lead to resolution? There is space to chart additional questions, answers and outcomes.

RESOLUTION

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LUNCH TIME

During the work day, the lunchroom is often one place and time in whichemployees from different departments, with different responsibilities anddifferent perspectives, gather to share conversation. The atmosphere of thelunchroom should be one that encourages mutual respect and appreciationof others.

Choose one of the slogans below and create a lunchroom poster thatpromotes a positive work environment.

(a) TEAMWORK(b) We share a common goal. . . SUCCESS(c) Cooperate, Compromise, Contribute

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IT'S PUZZLING!

personality trait. The third side should represent a self-assessment of your workethic (i.e. do you work harder at the beginning of an assignment, throughout the

Without discussion, using the template above, design a personal puzzle piece tha*reflects four "sides" of your "work-self." Make one side a representation ofyour cultural heritage, while a second side should reflect a strong positive

assignment, or does your hard work waiver throughout?). The final side of thepuzzle piece should reflect a negative personal work trait of which you areaware. 4

IIThesetraits should be written between the bold margin and the inner dottedIt14margin. Parts of the puzzle piece should not exceed the outside dotted margin.Likewise, indentations should not exceed the inside bold margin.

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PUZZLING DISCUSSIONQUESTIONS

What does it mean to fit?

Can they fit in an adapted way?

Why don't they fit?

Which side is hardest to fit? . . . least likely to adapt?

Can your personal design be changed without losing meaning?

These four "sides" are not the only traits that an employeebrings to the workplace. What other skills do you possess thatwould bridge the gaps in the puzzle?

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USING LEADERSHIP SKILLS

In a national report called the Secretary's Commission on AchievingNecessary Skills (SCANS), employers identified skills they wantemployees to have. These skills are the same skills that good leadershave and use. The SCANS skills are listed below.

U RESOURCES Identifies, organizes, plans, and allocatesresources such as time, money, materials and facilities, andhuman resources.

U INTERPERSONAL Works with others in the followingways:

Participates as part of a teamTeaches others new skillsServes clients and/or customersExercises leadershipNegotiatesWorks with men & women from diverse back-grounds

LI INFORMATION Acquires and uses information includingusing computers to process information

U SYSTEMS Understands complex interrelationships

ID TECHNOLOGY Works with a variety of technologies

On the next two pages are different situations that show examples of theSCANS skills in use. Use this page to identify the specific SCANS skillthat fits the situation. One page gives examples of SCANS skills in useat school. The other page gives examples of SCANS skills in use on the'ob.

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SCANS AT SCHOOL

Use the Using Leadership Skills sheet to identify the SCANS skill used in each situationbelow.

1. Juan's teacher assigned him to work on a project with a group of students he did notknow well. Most of his friends were in another group. He really wanted to be withthem. However, he decided to do his share of the work in the group to which he wasassigned, and tried to get along with the students he did not know.

2. Katie had to research a career of interest to her. As part of the project, she was toprovide current information about her career choice, as well as the job outlook for thefuture. Katie went to the library to use OCIS, her school's computerized careerinformation system. She also used the Internet to find more information about hercareer choice from several Web pages. E-mail allowed her to communicate directlywith some workers in her chosen career field.

3. When Katie was done gathering the data she needed, she designed a poster to provideinformation about her career. On the poster was a chart that clearly explained thefuture of her chosen career. She used several illustrations so others in her class couldunderstand the information she presented.

4. Tyler just turned 16 and really wanted to buy a car. In order to do that, he got a part-time job. He was also on the track team, so he spent time after school practicing withhis team. He knew he had to keep his grades up so he could stay on the team. Tylertalked to his employer about his hours so that he could work on weekends. He triedto get more homework done at school so he did not have so much to take home atnight.

5. Shanda worked on the school yearbook. She was in charge of getting ads for theyearbook to help cover costs. Shanda suggested a better way for yearbook workers tocontact businesses in the area. This increased the number of ads sold for theyearbook.

Extension: Identify a time that you have used one of the SCANS skills well. Documentthat experience in your individual career plan (ICP).

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SCANS AT WORK

Use the Using Leadership Skills sheet to identify the SCANS skill used in each worksituation below.

1. Michael is an administrative assistant. His boss needed to make a presentation on acertain topic. Michael found several files related to her topic, and put togethersome graphs for her to refer to in her presentation.

2. Cheryl supervises five employees at a landscape company. She gives eachemployee work assignments each day, and tries to be certain that no one workerhas more to do than another does. She also tries to let them do the jobs each onedoes best to ensure that it is always quality work.

3. Alex works for a car manufacturer. His work team puts together the seats for thecar. The fabric in the seat back will not lay flat which causes a problem inassembly. Alex works on a solution to the problem, and takes it to his supervisoras a suggestion. The suggestion is used to improve the assembly of the car seat.

Vi4. Sheila works in an advertising company. The company is thinking about using a

new software program in their design department. Sheila volunteers to attend aworkshop to learn about the new software and see if it would be an improvementover what they have.

5. Andrew is a hair cutter at a hair salon. When one of his regular clients cancels anappointment due to illness, Andrew rearranges his schedule so he can work him inlater in the week.

Extension: Talk to someone in the career in which you are interested. Ask thisworker to describe times that he or she has used the SCANS skills. Also, ask him orher to define the skills that make a good leader.

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YOU'RE THE LEADER!

An important skill that most leaders have is the ability to communicate well. Assumethat you are the supervisor in a company. Your employees are spending too muchtime talking when they are not busy. Other workers (that you do not supervise) havecomplained to you. You are satisfied with the work that your employees do, but youhave also noticed that they spend too much time off-task, and often talk and laughamong themselves. In the space below, write a memo or e-mail to your employeesasking that they spend more time on task and less time talking.

Extension: Your employees received the memo and two have asked for a time to meet with you. Role-play thissituation with two of your classmates. In the role-play, demonstrate that you are listening to what your"employees" have to say. However, be assertive and let them know that there is too much time spent in theoffice off-task.

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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Regardless of what kind of business you may own someday, most entrepreneurs have similarcharacteristics. They are listed below. First, circle the characteristics that you feel you have.Then, work with two or three other classmates to design a bulletin board that would advertiseentrepreneurs. Feature these characteristics and the types of entrepreneurship on the bulletinboard.

ENTREPRENEURS ARE PEOPLE WHO

ID are creative and imaginative.U have a lot of drive and work hard.

set goals and plan procedures.LI are not in business primarily because of the money.1:1 seek personal responsibility.U aren't afraid to be in control and like to do things their own way.U are flexible.U communicate well.U don't give up easily.ID have a lot of confidence.

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WHO'S SELF-EMPLOYED?A growing number of people now own their own business rather than work forsomeone else. There are five types of self-employment that are listed below,with a brief description. Match the workers to the types of self-employment.

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Extension: Look in the Yellow Pages of your phone book. Find other workerswho would fall into these five categories of entrepreneurs. Which category hasthe most workers?

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THE RISKS OF OWNII GYOUR OWN USINESS

Often, people who think about owning their own businesses dreamthat they will become rich quickly, have someone else run thebusiness for them, and have lots of time to take expensive vacationsand do other fun things. In fact, for most business owners, nothingcould be farther from the truth! People who start a business mainly

to make lots of money have a higher risk of failure than people who

start businesses for other reasons.

Listed below are four areas of risk for people who start their own

business. On the line after each description, write one positivething you could do to help balance the risk.

FINANCIAL: Entrepreneurs often use their own personal savingsor take out large loans to cover the start-up costs of their newbusiness. For the first years the business is in operation, the ownerusually has an irregular income, and may not get regular paychecks.Also, the owner may need to put most of the money back in to the

business. How could you balance this risk?

TIME: One downside to owning a business is the amount of timethe owner spends at the business. It is usual for entrepreneurs towork weekends and evenings, and often they put in long hoursduring the day. It is difficult to leave the business for more than acouple of days at a time, so often business owners do not get to takea vacation for years. How could you balance this risk?

PERSONAL: Because of the amount of money and time it takes tostart a business, this can cause problems at home. There may notbe enough time or money for family and friends. How could youbalance this risk?

EMOTIONAL: Often entrepreneurs are people who are confidentand expect to be successful in their businesses. If their businessesfail (and many do), the owners lose their self-esteem. It is difficult

to separate the failure of the businesses from what they considertheir own failures. How could you balance this risk?

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THE SMALL BUSINESS TEAM

People who start their own businesses often like to work alone and be the boss. They enjoy being in controland making decisions. However, most entrepreneurs hire other people to give them advice, or to provide aspecific service for them. Listed below are six professionals that most small business owners would need touse in starting a business. If you were going to start your own business, describe how you would use theseprofessionals to help you.

BANKER

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MARKETING SPECIALIST AND/OR GRAPHIC ARTIST

GENERAL CONTRACTOR (FOR A CONSTRUCTION FIRM)

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