pcc final exam review. chapter 1: your personal strengths
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PCC Final Exam Review
Chapter 1: Your Personal Strengths
ValuesWhy is knowing your values important?
Knowing your values helps you to make choices that are in line with the things/ideas that are important to you.
Ethics
A set of beliefs about what is right and wrong
Work Related Values
List the work related values and what they mean: A job that……Creativity-allows you to express yourself, physical activity-move around and be active,independence-be your own boss, good salary-being paid well, job security-have a steady long term job, work environment-feel comfortable, leadership opportunities-managing the work of others, prestige- commands the respect of others, challenge- perform difficult tasks, work safety- no risk, variety- do different things,working with people- work closely with others, thinking- use your brain and intellectual abilities
How do we establish (learn) the terms above?
Our values are shaped by what is important to us. When we are young our family shapes our values and as we grow older we are influenced by friends and personal experience.
Standards
Guidelines to determine if something meets your standards
Chapter 3: The Roles You Play
Things about your job that affect the way you live your life
Lifestyle Factors
Economic Value of Work
How much money do you make? Are you paid equal to the job that you do? Can you live the lifestyle you desire?
Emotional Value of Work
Are you happy? Do you have the opportunity for praise?
Educational Value of Work
Are the years spent in school worth the reward from the job?
Do you have opportunities to use what you have been taught?
Retirement
The period after you have left the workforce voluntarily. Typically occurs around age 65.
Job Share
When two or people share the same job, often splitting the hours and salary between each other.
Need vs. Want
Need- something you can’t live without (air, food, water, shelter)
Want- something you desire (new car, fancy clothes, etc.)
How can your lifestyle goals impact your career choice?
If your lifestyle goals are extravagant (you want to live in a mansion and drive a fancy car) you need to choose a career whose economic value is high enough to support your goals.
Chapter 4: Exploring the Career Clusters
Cluster
Facts from reading and Sample Occupations
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Farmer, Food Scientist, Meat Inspector, Tree Trimmer, Livestock Buyer
Architecture & ConstructionArchitect, Carpenter, Civil Engineer, Pipe
Layer, Concrete Finisher, Computer Aided Drafter
Arts, A/V Technology & Communicatio
Journalist, Editor, Broadcast Technician, Video Graphics Engineer, Reporter
Business Mgmt. & Administration
Accountant, Billing Mgr. Entrepreneur, Chief Executive Officer, General Manager
Education & Training
Teacher, College President, Curriculum Specialist, Corporate Trainer, School Administrator
Finance
Insurance Agent, Stock Broker, Tax Preparation Specialist, Financial Advisor
Government & Public Administration
Diplomat, President, Legislative Aide, Aircraft Launch and Recovery, Congressional Aide.
Health Science
Nurse, Doctor, Chiropractor, Art/Music/Dance Therapy
Hospitality & Tourism
Chef, Travel Agent, Tour Guide, Event Planner
Human Services
Barber, Clergy, Social Worker, Guidance Counselor
Information Technology
Analyst, Network Developer, Computer Programmer
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Sec.
Firefighter, Police Officer, Judge, Lawyer
Manufacturing
Assembler, Machinist, Electrical Installer and Repair
Marketing
Account Executive, Fashion Designer, Telemarketer, Real Estate Agent
Science, Tech., Eng., Math (STEM)
Anthropologist, Physicist, Mathematician, Scientist
Transportation, Distribution & Logistic
Truck Driver, Dispatcher, Traffic Manager, Warehouse Manager
List 3 reasons to choose a career cluster
be prepared for multiple jobs research a broad range of careers plan high school electives
How can the bls/ooh help you select a career?
Gives you job outlook information regarding salary and employment trends. Also gives you information for education levels needed and how you can enter a particular field.
Chapter 6: Skills For Success
1.Identify the problem2.Consider all options3.Identify the consequences of each option4.Select the best option5.Make a plan of action6.Evaluate the decision
Steps in the Decision Making Process
Descriptions
1.What are you trying to solve?2.What choices do I have?3.What happens when I make a certain choice?4.Which option will give me the best results?5.How am I going to make my choice happen?6.Did I make the right choice?
Short-Term Goal / Tactile Goal
Goals that can be accomplished in the near future, Days-weeks
Long-Term Goal Strategic Goal
Goals that require planning to accomplish and typically take months-years
Milestones
Short term goals embedded into a long term goal, to help you reach it.
What does being open minded mean?
Understanding that even though you have a plan and a goal, life happens and you need to be flexible to changes that may need to be made to the plan.
Chapter 7: Academic Planning
Visuallearns best by seeing material
Auditorylearns best by hearing material
Tactile learns best by doing hands-on applications of material
Types of Learners
Apprentice
Being paid to work and receive training in a particular field while also going to school to learn the trade.
Types of Degrees
Associates DegreeA 2 year post- secondary degree, i.e. IVY TECH, VINCENNES etc.
Bachelor’s DegreeA 4+ year post-secondary degree, i.e., PURDUE, IU, BUTLER
Facts About Dropouts
More likely to be: poor, end up in jail, receive assistance from the government, suffer depression, substance abuse
Identify resources to pay for college and the pros and cons of each
Grants- a type of financial aid which does not have to be repaidLoans- offered through the government or private financial
institutions, have to repay with interest, most have a 6 month grace period after graduation before loan repayment begins.
Scholarships- money earned through award. Does not have to be paid, recipients must meet the requirements of the scholarship
Work study program- allows students to work while in school to offset the costs of education.
What should be included in an academic plan (hint, look in the beige column)
Goals after high school, skill assessment, assessment of success factors, assessment of factors that will limit success, graduation requirements, plan for achieving graduation, plan for achieving goals after high school
Internship
A work experience, where students are immersed in the job, learning the ins and outs of a company. Most times these are unpaid.
Chapter 8: Communicating With
Others
Constructive CriticismCritiquing a person, with
information that they can use to improve.
Verbal CommunicationThe words that you say
Non-Verbal CommunicationWhat you say unspoken, i.e. Body
language, gestures, visual aids
Communication
ListeningHearing what the speaker has said and
providing feedback at regular intervals to ensure you understand
HearingPhysical act of hearing the words it does
not require any action on the part of the non-speaker.
DifferenceCourteous regard or respect
Colleaguepeople who share the same rank
as you
Subordinate
Someone who is supervised
Body Language
Positive Body LanguageOpen arms, smiling, good posture, active hand
gestures, maintain eye contact
Negative Body Language Unnecessary movements, folded arms, staring,
wandering eyes
Describe ways to overcome value/belief barriers/conflicts
Stop the conversation, take a step back, and re-evaluate
Chapter 9: Building Relationships
Open minded, cooperative, willing to compromise, friendly, trustworthy
How Can You Be A Good Team Member?
Difference between leader and team member
The leader is someone who is able to motivate the team members to give their best work and make sure that the project is completed correctly and stick to a timeline, while members are responsible for contributing their part to the common goal
Chapter 12: Career Planning
Someone who is in business for themselves, they have an idea and turn it into a viable business
Entrepreneur
Career Plan Definition and What Should be Included?
A map that shows you how to achieve your career goals. You should include a career self-assessment, analysis of careers or clusters that match your skills, an academic plan, analysis of the outlook for the chosen career, and an assessment of financial resources required to achieve the career goal.
Networking
Using contacts to help you secure or advance in the job market.
How does a good career plan relate to a S.M.A.R.T. goal?
Resources for Helping You Plan: school, community, technology
School- counselors, teachers, club sponsorsCommunity- church, current employers, agenciesTechnology- bls.gov/ooh, social networking,
Kuder, job search engines like Monster
Chapter 13: Managing a Job Search
A document to provide a snapshot image of your qualifications. Should include: contact information, education, work experience, objective
Resume : Define and know common elements
Most Important Job Search Document?
RESUME
What questions should you ask before you take a job?
Hours, salary, benefits included, job expectations, when do you start
Who Should and Should Not be Used as a Reference?
Family and Friends should not be used
If you have had no work experience what should your resume focus on?
Your experiences and skills that can transfer into the job you are applying for
Tips for Interviewing Well
Be prepared, have materials ready, research the company, BE CONFIDENT
Reasons for conflict in the workplace
Difference in values, difference in opinion, difference in work ethic
Social Media – how can this affect your employment eligibility?
EVERYTHING YOU POST IS VISIBLE…..you are representing the company and brand in your actions, posts and pictures
Chapter 15: Being Productive in Your Career
Be on time, be honest, do your part, don’t steal, be courteous, be responsible
How can you demonstrate reliability?
List Responsibilities of Employers
Pay you on time, provide safe working conditions, allow you to care for your family, prevent discrimination
Ethical Behavior at Work
Always try to do your best, respect the authority of your supervisor, respect your co-workers, respect company property
APPENDIX G PAGE 527 EXPLORING COLLEGE AND POSTSECONDARY
OPTIONS
Twenty-first century scholars, knowhow2go, Learn More Indiana
What are some websites for college and postsecondary research
College Success Begins With What
Courses you take in high school
Core 40 Requirements
English-8Math-6Science-6Social Studies- 6Direct Electives- 5Other Electives-6PE-2Health- 1
Core 40 with Academic Honors Requirements
Same as core 40 with additional:All classes C or higherGPA B or higher2 math6-8 Foreign Language2 Fine ArtsAP/Dual Credit/Required SAT/ACT scores
Core 40 with Technical Honors requirements
Same as Core 40 with additional:All classes C or higherComplete a Career and Technical ProgramChoose 2:Required WorkKeys scores, Dual credit or AP, Complete Career Internship, Complete a work experience