student development b6student development b6 fall 2014 week 8 instructor jenny peters
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LEARN FOR LIFE
• Apply past knowledge to new situations• Develop skills in gathering information• Make informed decisions• Problem solving skills for employment• Tackle life’s challenges• Remain positive
“In oneself lies the whole world, and if
you know how to look and learn, then the
door is there and the key is in your hand.
Nobody on earth can give you either that key or the door to
open, except yourself.”
J. Krishnamurti (1895-1986)
Speaker, Writer, Philosopher
“Most people wish for riches, but few people provide the definite plan and burning desire which pave the road to wealth.”
~Napoleon Hill~ (1883-1970)
American Author
“If you don't like something - Change it;If you can't change it - Change the way you think
about it.”
~Mary Engelbreit~Graphic Artist,
Children’s Book Illustrator
Diversity
• Acknowledge – similarities and differences
• Acceptance – of other cultures who do not believe as you do
• Action – Choose your responses to prejudice and discrimination with the truth, understanding, critical thinking and open mindedness.
Career Goals
• A goal is where you want to be. • A plan is the strategy you employ to get
there. – “Bite-sized” steps of action– Details the activities– Organizes your dreams
A plan is not a life sentence.
As your interests and expertise change, feel free to adjust your plans and goals.
Possibilities – Career Café
www.cacareercafe.com/start/possibilities/ • Video “Where Will you be in 5 years?”• Video Oprah “Find Your Calling”
Other Web Resources
• O*NET Interest Profiler www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
• CareerZone Interest Profiler www.cacareerzone.org/
• Careerlink Inventory www.mpcfaculty.net/CL/climain.htm
• California Career Café www.cacareercafe.com
• Keirsey Temperament Sorter
www.keirsey.com/sorter/register.aspx
• What can I do with my personality type?
cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/CareerCenter/Explore/Assessment/TypeFocus/WhatPersonality.aspx
• Career Key www.careerkey.org
Career Café – Strengths
• www.cacareercafe.com/start/strengths
• Strengths video
• Good to Know video
Picture It!
“To accomplish great things we must first dream, then visualize, then plan…believe…act!” – Alfred A. Montapert
• Some ideas…• Visualize Work you would like
to do…• Imagine your work space…• Picture your co-workers…• Identify a life motto…
Career Myths
1. Career satisfaction depends on finding the perfect job.
2. It’s the employer’s responsibility to provide fulfilling work and the chance to grow.
3. If I just get that degree, promotion and raises are mine.
4. Career success invariably means moving up the corporate ladder.
5. Career planning and change are only for the young.
Career Center Web
• www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/career-center
• www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/counseling/careercenter/
Other Web Resources
• O*NET Interest Profiler www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
• CareerZone Interest Profiler www.cacareerzone.org/
• Careerlink Inventory www.mpcfaculty.net/CL/climain.htm
• California Career Café www.cacareercafe.com
• Keirsey Temperament Sorter
www.keirsey.com/sorter/register.aspx
• What can I do with my personality type?
cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/CareerCenter/Explore/Assessment/TypeFocus/WhatPersonality.aspx
• Career Key www.careerkey.org
Career Café – Strengths
• www.cacareercafe.com/start/strengths
• Strengths video
• Good to Know video
Career Café – Interests
www.cacareercafe.com/start/interests/
Career Café “Personality” Counts
• Realistic• Investigative • Artistic• Social• Enterprising• Conventional
Research what’s out there:
• Eureka www.eureka.org • O*Net online www.onetonline.org• O*Net Interest Profiler
career.berkeley.edu/InfoLab/CareerFields.stm
• Keirsey Sorter and finding a Career that Fits You www.keirsey.com/personalityzone/wz_top.asp
Research what’s out there:
• OOH www.bls.gov/ooh • Career One-Stop www.acinet.org• Career Café www.cacareercafe.com• Berkeley Career Center “What to do with a
major in…” career.berkeley.edu/InfoLab/CareerFields.stm
Next Steps
• Match your interests, abilities, and values to an occupation using research above
• Make a decision– Get the training or education
• Reevaluate– Start all over when changing careers
Create Your Personal Eureka Online Account
1. Go to www.eureka.org , Click Sign Up.
2. Under Students/Clients enter Site ID Code, click Next
3. Complete the personal information form
4. Double click on your counselor/teachers’ name, if listed. Click Next.
5. Choose a Log in name and Password (write them somewhere safe)
Note: Do not put in spaces or special characters.
Follow Your True Colors to the Work You Love
Seek to love and be lovedValue Peace and Harmony
Loves to inspire and support
To thine own self be true
Plan it
Values Order and Tradition
An Organizer and Planner
Early to bed, Early to Rise
Risk takerValues adventure and
changeLoves to be where the
action is
Go for it!
Leader and IntellectValues their independence
and ability to learn
Loves a challenge
Knowledge is power!
BLUE Nurturer and Supporter
Teacher, Social Worker, Waitress, or Nurse.
Prefers a friendly and warm work environment.
Creative work style, enjoying variety in their day-to-day interactions.
GOLD Planner and organizer. Tax examiner, banker
administrator, secretary, or construction worker.
Prefers a structured environment with clear lines of authority.
Their work style is thorough, punctual and efficient.
GREEN A Natural leader and
intellect. Scientist, engineer,
business manager, college instructor, play writer, web developer.
Prefers a challenging, independent work environment.
Their work style is that of an innovative problem solvers.
ORANGE A SEEKER OF
ADVENTURE! PILOT, ACTOR, POLICE
OFFICER, REAL-ESTATE AGENT, MUSICIAN
PREFERS A DEMANDING WORK ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN HIGHLIGHT THEIR TALENTS.
ACTION-ORIENTED WORK STYLE PREFERRING HANDS-ON WORK.
THE WORLD
• Seeks to understand how the world works.
• Seek to explore the world.
• Seeks to maintain and organize the world.
• Seeks to understand people
Blue Gold
GreenOrange
If you were going into the food industry what area
would you choose?Trainer
Chef
Restaurant Manager
Food Scientist
RESOURCES
Learn more about your career options: EUREKA
True Colors Career Cafe O*NET Occupational Outlook Handbook ASSIST Exploring majors
INTERNSHIPS
Connection between major and choices Match your interests with your goals
Personality Mosaic Holland’s Codes O*NET
STOCK UP ON SKILLS
In your classes: Projects Research Papers Research opportunities
These add up to experience that will help you when you graduate and are looking for that first job.
7 MARKETABLE SKILLS
Skills identified by employers Computer skills – Word processing and
email Quantitative skills – Math and reasoning Communication skills – both written and
oral Marketing and sales – influencing ideas Scientific skills Language skills Leadership skills
EDUCATION
Basic skills General Education Major Transfer Level
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
~John Dewey~
Career Assessment
Tools and cost website
O*NET and Personality Mosaic Codes
Deciphering a good match for your occupation based on Holland’s
Personality RIASEC Codes
By Jenny Peters
Career Café – Options
www.cacareercafe.com/start/options/ • Video 5 Ways Ed Pays• Video
Career Café – Decisions
www.cacareercafe.com/start/decisions• Video Make a Decision
Career Café - Decisions Thinking Cap
• Gather Information• Check your Instincts• Identify Benefits• Identify Negatives• Be Innovative• Next Steps
Career Café – Goals
www.cacareercafe.com/start/goals
• Video You can Make it One Step At a Time
• Video How to set SMART Goals
Career Decision Checklist pdf
I know my career direction I’m not sure about my career direction I have no idea about my career direction
Assignment
• Part I – Career Research Outline using
Personality Mosaic (this week)
• Part II – Career Exploration Research
paper (next week)
Part I “Career Research Outline”
• Form – Due next week – 50 points• Fillable Forms online• Use O*NET, EUREKA and other sources
to fill out the Form• Attach copies of the printout results from:
– Personality Mosaic– Eureka, or other source of your chosen
occupation
Part II Career Exploration Research Paper
• 500 Word Essay, Typed – Due in 2 weeks – 100 points – Compare exercises and resources used– What you like about your favorite career– Discuss/compare Personality Mosaic results, O*NET Interest
Profiler results, and research findings– Explain
• Potential job characteristics• Job growth/decline• Expected salary• Why you chose the field• What is especially meaningful or important to you about the career?
• Use research from O*NET and other sources from Part I– Complete O*NET Interest Profiler– Research your major/occupation
Homework Recap:
• Due Next Week:– Career Exploration Part I (Outline Form)– Read 52-64 Choosing your major/career
• Due in 2 Weeks:– Career Exploration Part II (Essay)
• Don’t forget, time is running out:– Library Workshop (100 points)