9-1 Career Opportunities 9-2 Planning Your Career 9-3 Applying for Employment
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C H A P T E R 9
9-19-1 Career Opportunities
9-29-2 Planning Your Career
9-39-3 Applying for Employment
9-49-4 Securing a Job
99C H A P T E R
Career Planning Career Planning and Developmentand Development
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9-19-1 Career Career OpportunitiesOpportunities
Goal 1 Describe the steps in the career planning process.
Goal 2 Identify the main sources of career information.
Goal 3 Discuss career fields with the most growth potential.
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KEY TERMS
● career
● informational interview
● mobility
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CAREER PLANNING
● Studying careers
● Assessing yourself
● Making decisions
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YOUR STUDY OF CAREERS
● Continues process
● Tentative career decision
● Course selection
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CAREER TRAINING
● High school
● Beyond high school● Two-year schools● Four-year colleges and universities● Private business schools and other
institutions
● Investment in future
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C H A P T E R 9THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
● Step 1: Personal Assessment● Determine interests and values● Identify talents and abilities
● Step 2: Employment Market Analysis● Geographic influences● Business and economic trends
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C H A P T E R 9THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
● Step 3: Application Process● Application form● Resume and cover letter
● Step 4: Interview Process● Prepare for interview● Follow-up activities
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C H A P T E R 9THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS
● Step 5: Employment Acceptance● Salary and financial factors● Organizational environment
● Step 6: Career Development and Advancement● Practice career success behaviors● Develop strong work relationships
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Checkpoint
● List the steps in the career planning process.1. personal assessment2. employment market analysis3. application process4. interview process5. employment acceptance6. career development and advancement
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C H A P T E R 9CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES
● Print and media sources
● Online sources
● Informational interviews
● Business contacts
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C H A P T E R 9SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW
● How did you get your current job?● In what ways do you find your work most
satisfying? What are your main frustrations?● What tasks and activities are required in your
work?● What are the most important qualifications for
working in this field?● What advice would you give a young person
who is thinking about this type of work?
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Checkpoint
● What are the main sources of career information?● Print, media, and online sources,
informational interviews, and business contacts are the main sources of career information.
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GROWTH CAREER AREAS
● Geographic influences
● Economic and industry trends
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Checkpoint
● What factors affect the career areas that will be in demand in the future?● Future employment opportunities are
influenced by geography and economic trends.
● Consumer demand, changing demographics, and new technology all affect employment trends.
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9-29-2 Planning Your Planning Your CareerCareer
Goal 1 Describe factors of a personal assessment for career planning.
Goal 2 Discuss methods for obtaining career experience.
Goal 3 Identify information sources for available jobs.
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KEY TERMS
● values
● talent
● ability
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PERSONAL ASSESSMENT
● Interests
● Values
● Talents and abilities
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Checkpoint
● What is the difference between an interest and a talent?● One might have several areas of interest;
talents, however, are inborn abilities that can assist in narrowing career interests.
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
● Work-study programs
● Part-time employment
● Volunteer activities
● School activities
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Checkpoint
● What are methods for obtaining employment experience?● Work-study programs, part-time
employment, volunteering, and school activities are each ways of gaining work experience.
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SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS
● The media
● Personal contacts
● Business contacts
● Career fairs
● Government employment offices
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Checkpoint
● What are the main sources of information about available jobs? ● Business and personal contacts are the
main sources of employment information. ● Others include newspapers and other
publications, career fairs, employment agencies, and online sources.
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9-39-3 Applying for Applying for EmploymentEmployment
Goal 1 Prepare an application form and a resume.
Goal 2 Identify the parts of an application cover letter.
Goal 3 Discuss the online application process.
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KEY TERMS
● application form
● resume
● career portfolio
● cover letter
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APPLICATION ACTIVITIES
● Personal data sheet
● Application form
● Resume
● Career portfolio
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APPLICATION FORM
● Your first job task
● Follow instructions
● Paper forms
● Online applications
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RESUME
● Personal information
● Career objective
● Education
● Experience
● Career-related honors and other activities
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CAREER PORTFOLIO
● Resume, cover letter, and answers to sample interview questions
● Sample reports, presentation materials, and research findings from school projects
● Website designs, creative works from school activities or previous employment such as ads, packages, and promotions
● News articles of community activities or other experiences in which you have participated
● Letters of recommendation
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C H A P T E R 9Action Verbs for Resumes and Cover Letters
Achieved Directed Organized
Accomplished Edited Planned
Administered Facilitated Produced
Coordinated Initiated Researched
Created Implemented Supervised
Designed Managed Trained
Developed Monitored Updated
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Checkpoint
● What are the main sections of a resume?● The typical resume includes personal
information, career objective, education, experience, career-related honors, and other activities.
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C H A P T E R 9APPLICATION COVER LETTER
● Introduction
● Development
● Conclusion
● Targeted letter
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Checkpoint
● What is the purpose of a cover letter?● The cover letter is used to express interest
in a company and to invite interest in your resume.
● Its ultimate goal is to solicit an interview.
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C H A P T E R 9ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS
● Online applications
● Cyber interviewing
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Checkpoint
● How is the Internet used in the job application process? ● Job seekers may learn job seeking skills,
post resumes, learn more about a company, and apply for jobs online.
● Employers may post positions, review resumes, and perform screening interviews online.
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9-49-4 Securing a JobSecuring a Job
Goal 1 Describe activities involved in the interview process.
Goal 2 Compare factors to consider when accepting a job offer.
Goal 3 Identify attitudes and actions for success on the job.
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KEY TERMS
● employment interview
● mentor
● exit interview
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THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
● Before the interview
● During the interview
● After the interview
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BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW
● Plan your questions
● Things to remember● Be on time for the appointment● Go alone to the interview● Dress properly
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DURING THE INTERVIEW
● Answer each question completely
● Avoid talking too much
● Make good eye contact
● Stay calm
● Thank the interviewer
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C H A P T E R 9COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ABOUT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
● What qualifies you for this job?
● Why are you interested in this company?
● What activities have helped you to expand your interests and knowledge?
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C H A P T E R 9COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ABOUT WORK AND EXPERIENCE
● In what situations have you done your best work?
● Describe the supervisors who motivated you most.
● Which of your past accomplishments are you most proud of?
● Describe people with whom you have found it difficult to work.
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C H A P T E R 9COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS RELATED TO PERSONAL QUALITIES
● What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
● What have you done to overcome your weaknesses?
● What do you plan to be doing five or ten years from now?
● Which individuals have had the greatest influence on you?
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AFTER THE INTERVIEW
● Send a follow-up letter
● Evaluate your interview performance
● Be patient
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Checkpoint
● What actions should be taken when preparing for an employment interview?● An applicant should gather information
about the organization, prepare questions, prepare answers to anticipated questions, arrive on time, and dress appropriately.
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JOB OFFERS
● Salary and financial factors
● Organizational environment
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Checkpoint
● What factors should a person consider when accepting a job?● In addition to salary, one should consider
what types of benefits are offered, what kind of work environment is involved, and what opportunities for training and advancement exist.
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ON-THE-JOB BEHAVIOR
● Positive attitude
● Positive image
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JOB SUCCESS STRATEGIES
● Ask questions● Avoid complaining● Honor the time for breaks● Consider your appearance● Be on time● Be friendly with everyone● Show you are dependable● Follow the rules
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LEAVING A JOB
● Give notice● Letter● Date
● Complete current projects
● Participate in exit interview
● Thank co-workers
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Checkpoint
● How does a mentor assist less experienced employees?● A mentor can provide insight into how to
find opportunities for promotion. ● He or she will have an understanding of the
current demands within your company or chosen field.
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