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LEARN ABOUT WORK LEARN ABOUT WORK

1-1 Why People Work

1-2 Get Self-Information

1-3 Understand Industries and Occupations

1-4 Investigate Occupations

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1-1

WHY PEOPLE WORK1-1

WHY PEOPLE WORK

Discuss reasons why people work

Distinguish among the terms work, occupation, job, and career

Objectives

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workoccupation jobcareer

Key Terms

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Reasons to WorkReasons to WorkReasons to WorkReasons to Work

People’s views about work vary greatly.

Work is an important part of a well-rounded life.

People generally like what they do.People work for many different

reasons.

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Reasons to WorkReasons to WorkReasons to WorkReasons to Work

Earn Money Number one reason why people work.

Needed to support basic needs as well as wants.

Social Satisfaction Chance to be with others and make friends. People can give and receive understanding and acceptance.

Positive Feelings Working gives people satisfaction and self worth.

Prestige Some people enjoy the recognition and status. Some occupations have more prestige than others.

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Reasons to Work Reasons to Work Reasons to Work Reasons to Work

Personal Development Work can provide the opportunity to learn and grow. Many people have a drive to improve themselves.

Contributions to Health Work can be important for mental and physical health. People who are active and happy in their work tend to feel

better.

Self-expression Work can be a way to express your interests, abilities, and

talents.

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Work, Occupation, Job, and CareerWork, Occupation, Job, and CareerWork, Occupation, Job, and CareerWork, Occupation, Job, and Career

Work an activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces

something of value to oneself and/or to society can be paid or unpaid

Occupation an occupation is the name given to a group of similar tasks that

a person performs for pay a person in an occupation can work at a number of different jobs

Job a paid position at a specific place or setting jobs are obtained after an occupation is learned most people change jobs a number of times throughout their lives

Career the combination of all the occupations and jobs held

throughout your work life some people have multiple or mixed careers

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Discuss how self-information can help you make more satisfying occupational decisions

Describe the three types of self-information and how they are measured

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GET SELF-INFORMATION1-2

GET SELF-INFORMATION

Objectives

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selfself-information interestaptitudework value

Key Terms

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Learning About Your SelfLearning About Your SelfLearning About Your SelfLearning About Your Self

self the sum of everything you are, including the unique

combination of qualities that define you self-information

knowledge about your self interest

an activity or idea you enjoy exploring aptitude

something that you are good at doing work value

a belief you hold that reflects what is important to you about the work you do

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Types of Self-informationTypes of Self-informationTypes of Self-informationTypes of Self-information

Interests Your interests can lead to occupations

that might suit you.By thinking about your likes and dislikes,

you are taking the first step toward learning about yourself.

Occupational interest inventories can help identify interests.

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Sample Interest Survey QuestionsSample Interest Survey QuestionsSample Interest Survey QuestionsSample Interest Survey Questions

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Verbal aptitudeNumerical aptitudeClerical speed and accuracyManual dexterityMechanical reasoningSpatial visualization

Aptitude tests can help you find out if you are suited for a certain occupation.

Aptitudes

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Sample Sample Aptitude Aptitude Test Test QuestionsQuestions

Sample Sample Aptitude Aptitude Test Test QuestionsQuestions

Source: “Doing Your Best on Aptitude Tests,” GPO

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Work values are needs you try to meet in your work. Altruism Creativity Achievement Independence Prestige Financial success Security Surroundings Variety

Work values can be identified by taking a work values inventory.

Work ValuesWork ValuesWork ValuesWork Values

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Sample Work Values Inventories ItemsSample Work Values Inventories ItemsSample Work Values Inventories ItemsSample Work Values Inventories Items

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UNDERSTAND INDUSTRIES AND OCCUPATIONS

1-3

UNDERSTAND INDUSTRIES AND OCCUPATIONS

Explain how occupations and industries are grouped

Describe trends in the growth of goods and service industries

Describe employment trends in occupations

Objectives

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world of workStandard Occupational Classification

(SOC) systemOccupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)North American Industry Classification

System (NAICS) industryBureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)service-providing industrygoods-producing industry

Key Terms

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Occupations and IndustriesOccupations and IndustriesOccupations and IndustriesOccupations and Industries

world of work the network of occupations and industries

that exists within the U.S. economic system

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Classifying OccupationsClassifying OccupationsClassifying OccupationsClassifying Occupations

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system a system of grouping based on the type of work

performed

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) a reference source produced by the federal

government that provides occupational information and data

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Standard Standard Occupational Occupational Classification Classification System (SOC)System (SOC)

Standard Standard Occupational Occupational Classification Classification System (SOC)System (SOC)

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Classifying IndustriesClassifying IndustriesClassifying IndustriesClassifying Industries

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) groups industries according to the type of

product produced or service provided

industry a place of employment

hospitals, schools, grocery stores, and hundreds of other types of workplaces

NAICS is divided into two divisions and twenty industry sectors.

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North American North American Classification Classification System (NAICS)System (NAICS)

North American North American Classification Classification System (NAICS)System (NAICS)

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Tomorrow’s JobsTomorrow’s JobsTomorrow’s JobsTomorrow’s Jobs

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)federal agency that measures labor

market activity and working conditionsprojects job trends by analyzing

population patternseconomic and social change technology

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Employment Trends in IndustriesEmployment Trends in IndustriesEmployment Trends in IndustriesEmployment Trends in Industries

service-providing industrya company or business that produces or

provides some type of personal or business service

goods-producing industry a company or business which produces

some type of product

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Numeric Changes in Employment by Numeric Changes in Employment by IndustryIndustry

Numeric Changes in Employment by Numeric Changes in Employment by IndustryIndustry

Source: Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Winter 2009-10, Volume 53, Number 4

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Employment Trends in Occupations Employment Trends in Occupations Employment Trends in Occupations Employment Trends in Occupations

Future employment among occupational groups will vary greatly.

Information about projected trends is useful in several ways. A person planning a career might choose an

occupation for which future employment is expected to grow.

A worker in a declining occupation might consider retraining.

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Comparing Numeric Growth to Percent GrowthComparing Numeric Growth to Percent GrowthComparing Numeric Growth to Percent GrowthComparing Numeric Growth to Percent Growth

Source: Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Winter 2009-10, Volume 53, Number 4

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Fastest Growing Occupations by Percent GrowthFastest Growing Occupations by Percent GrowthFastest Growing Occupations by Percent GrowthFastest Growing Occupations by Percent Growth

Source: Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Winter 2009-10, Volume 53, Number 4

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Most New Jobs Projected by Numeric Growth Most New Jobs Projected by Numeric Growth Most New Jobs Projected by Numeric Growth Most New Jobs Projected by Numeric Growth

Source: Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Winter 2009-10, Volume 53, Number 4

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INVESTIGATE OCCUPATIONS1-4

INVESTIGATE OCCUPATIONS

Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to conduct an occupational search

Use O*NET to supplement information Explain Career Clusters List other sources of career

information

Objectives

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occupational searchoccupational description

Key Terms

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Using the Using the OOHOOHUsing the Using the OOHOOH

occupational search the process of collecting information about an

occupation of interest using one or more printed resources or databases

occupational description tells you what the work in an occupation is like

tasks involvedworking conditionsearnings

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OOHOOH Description Categories Description CategoriesOOHOOH Description Categories Description Categories

Significant Points Nature of Work Training, Other Qualifications and

Advancement Employment Job Outlook Earnings Related Occupations Sources of Additional Information

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Occupational Occupational Search FormSearch Form

Occupational Occupational Search FormSearch Form

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Occupational Occupational Alternative Alternative ChecklistChecklist

Occupational Occupational Alternative Alternative ChecklistChecklist

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O*Net OnLineO*Net OnLineO*Net OnLineO*Net OnLine

The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) is a system used by state employment service officers to classify applicants and job openings.

You can use O*NET to search occupations that match your skills by keyword by O*NET code

O*NET reports information about different aspects of the job.

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Career ClustersCareer ClustersCareer ClustersCareer Clusters

Career Clusters group occupations based on knowledge and skills that are the same among the occupations.

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Career Career ClustersClusters

Career Career ClustersClusters

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Other Sources of Career InformationOther Sources of Career InformationOther Sources of Career InformationOther Sources of Career Information

CD-ROMs Internet books