Think about a job you have had…babysitting, working at a retail store, working at a restaurant, even chores around the house…. like What did you like about.

Bell Ringer 1Think about a job you have had…babysitting, working at a retail store, working at a restaurant, even chores around the house….

• What did you like about the job?• What did you dislike about the job?• How does that help prepare you for

future career choices?

Choose a CareerGet a Job

Chapter 4

Did You Know?

Shift Happens Video

• What are your initial reactions to what you saw in the video?

• What do we think it means to prepare students for the 21st century?

• What skills do students need to survive and thrive in this new era?

Did You Know? Response

4.1 Get to Know Yourself

Life Value The most important principles in your life For example:

If living near family is important, you probably wouldn’t take a job in Japan

Work Values Principles that are important to you in your work If traveling for work is important to you, then working

in a school may not be the best option for you

Values…

Activities you find rewarding over an extended period of time

Identify things that hold your attention

Things that are your hobbies… sometimes hobbies make the best careers! Ex: photography

Personal Interests

Natural talent for learning some skills over others

What are some things that you are very good at? Something that comes very easy to you? Math? Writing? Drawing? Foreign Language?

Aptitude

An aptitude developed through training and experience

Transferable Skills A skill that allows

you to complete specific tasks in various careers

Skills

Unique blend of qualities that defines an individual based on what they think, feel, and believe

Personality

If you had to choose between a job that you enjoy and one that you don’t enjoy, but pays more money… which one would you choose?

Choosing A Career

Go onto Careercruising.com User Name: Oswego Password: Highschool

Create my plan

Click on create a new portfolio (if you don’t have one) or log in. Take the Matchmaker Assessment (Answer the questions to

determine what careers match your interests!) Click on Assessments

Click on Career Matchmakers Answer the first 39 questions… save your results to your

portfolio Click on answer more questions… answer all 116 questions.

Career Cluster Interest Survey

Career Exploration Page 2

Life Smart Project

Bell Ringer 2Job Vs. Career…?

• What is the different between a career and a job?

• What defines a career? What defines a job?

• What are some positions in a company that can be defined as a job?

• What are some positions in a company that can be defined as a career?

Chapter 4.2 Explore Careers

The set of tasks you accomplish as you work

If you don’t intend to stay in that employment field for a large part of your life, then it’s a job

Example: cashier, hostess, waitress, lifeguard, babysitter, etc.

Job

An occupation to which you have made a serious, long-term commitment

Requires planning, education, and preparation

Usually starts as an entry-level position in which you can work your way up

Career

It is important to know yourself and what you want in life

Evaluate and investigate career alternatives

Identifying Possible Careers

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)- describes 250 occupations used to identify general fields of interest

Occupational Information Network (O*NET)-online data base of job requirements

Occupational Outlook Quarterly and Monthly Labor Review- federal publications about job opportunities and working conditions

Federal Government Sources

Meeting you have with someone who works in your career of choice

Networking! Observe or shadow someone at work for a day

Career Connection

Student placement in the field to give students exposure and experience

Gives students a feel for what a typical day is like

In college, internships for most programs are required for graduation!

An internship can lead to a job

Internships

Get your foot in the door! Meet people and network!Evaluate working in the field and determine if it is for you

Volunteer

Chapter 4.3Apply for a Job

Recommendation of a person for a job given to an employer by someone the employer knows.

Very common way people get hired

Has this happened to you, or someone you know?

Referral

Private company that specializes in supplying short-term employees to businesses.

Allows you to sample many types of jobs

Can lead to full-time Pay is usually relatively low You may not receive benefits Good to investigate career

possibilities

Temporary Agency

Most common way to apply and search for jobs today

You can post your resume and cover letter on the site

Examples: Monster Career Builder

Career Builder

Jobs Online

Go onto either careerbuilder or monster and browse different job postings in the field you did your career presentation on.

Don’t limit yourself in terms of current qualifications and experience. Dream Big!

Call me over when you have found one!

Online Job Search

Resume Brief summary of your job

qualifications including: Education Training Job skills Work experience References

Allows you to emphasize your strengths

Application Process

Best and Worst Words to use in a Resume

Be brief Try to limit yourself to one page

Include only relevant information Current

Always tell the truth Read through and double check

your resume Ask someone to read it over

Misspellings, mistakes, grammar

Resume Tips

Person the employer can contact to verify your training, experience or character

Usually you will select 3-4 people that you know will recommend you

Most employers request references should NOT include family members

Why?

Reference

Inform references you want to select them

When listing a person as a reference on your resume, include each references: Phone number Address Position

Tips About References

Letter of introduction Purpose: encourage the employer to read your resume and ask you for an interview

Explain why you are applying for the job and how your services will benefit the employer

Cover Letter

ActivityCreate Your Own Resume

Fill out the worksheet based on information about YOU!

Brainstorm information about your job qualifications, transfer the information to the worksheet

Use the sample resume for assistance

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1. Write 3 tips that will lead you to a successful interview2. Write 2 things you shouldn’t do on an interview3. Write 1 question you have about interviewing/ applying for jobs

Chapter 4.4Interview Success

A face-to-face meeting with an employer

Often the final step in a successful job search

Your chance to “close the deal”

Interview

Interview Tips

Be on time Know your resume Know the

company Anticipate

Questions Complete a

practice interview Prepare Questions Dress for success

The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1964 forbids discrimination by potential employers or their agencies on the basis of:

Race Age Color Religion Gender National Origin

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protected those with physical disabilities from discrimination in the hiring process

What they cant ask you

You should answer questions directly related to the job or its requirements.

Inappropriate Questions: Have you ever seen a therapist? Are you planning on having children? What is your medical history? Are you a Christian? What country are your parents from?

Interview Questions

Should be sent to employer as soon as you get home!

Can be hand written or typed Must be clean, legible, and free of

errors.

Example on Page 146 of textbook

Follow Up Letter

MovieThe Devil Wears Prada

Chapter 4.5Prepare for the Future

Being forced to leave a job because of circumstances beyond your control

Employer may not be doing well and may need to terminate employees to cut expenses

Downsizing

A sum of money for which they are eligible upon termination

If you have to leave a company due to downsizing, make sure you receive a letter stating that so a future employer doesn’t think you got fired

Severance Pay

You may leave a job because it is not a good fit for you

If you are having problems, discuss them with your supervisor

If you cannot solve the problems, quit before your employer fires you

Poor performance can hurt you in future jobs Try your hardest in every job so your

employer can write you a recommendation!

Getting Fired

Notice Your official written notification that you are

quitting a job It should include the date you are leaving You should usually turn in your notice at least

2 weeks before you leave This gives the employer time to look for

qualified replacement

Leave On Good Terms