Unit 3: Careers Introduction to Careers. Careers The best careers advice to give to the young is 'Find out what you like doing best and get someone to.

Unit 3: Careers

Introduction to Careers

Careers“The best careers advice to give to

the young is 'Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for doing it.’”

Katherine Whitehorn

Copy this quote downUse at least 4-5 complex sentences describing to me your perfect job - one you would like doing best. What would your daily duties be? What would it involve?

Objectives Explain the differences between JOB and

CAREER Explain why it is important to begin

exploring career option now Know what students will be learning and

doing in this unit Identify the different reasons people work Build career ladders to understand how jobs

and careers are related

Careers Vocabulary

JOB= a specific piece of work; a task, chore, or duty; a position of employment

CAREER = a profession or occupation that one trains for and pursues as a lifework

CareersDid you know?

You spend 17,000 hours in school between pre-kindergarten and high school graduation…

You will spend 80,000 hours at work as an adult (40 hrs X 50 weeks X 40 years of full-time work)

The Reasons People Work

SurvivalDefinitionSecuritySelf-respect;confidenceAccomplishmentMeasure of self-wrothDoing a job well

CareersHolland Code Notes

Holland’s Theory:– Do certain types of people go into certain types

of work?– Research shows your chances of success are

improved if you share interests with other types of people with whom you work

– People with certain types of personality traits go into certain types of work

– These categories are called occupational environments

Can you describe the workers in a particular career?

Look at the following slide and determine which group of people with which you would likely be able to work.

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Observers & analysts,People who like to learn, investigate, analyze, & solve problems

Imaginative & creativeInnovators, people who enjoy working in unstructuredsituationsSkilled with words, people who

like working w/ othersto teach, train, or cure

Good leaders who like working w/ people, persuading & influencingothers, people who enjoy leading or managing an organization

People w/ clerical ability or good w/ numbers, who like to work w/ data & carrying out others’ instructions in great detail

Good athletes or mechanics, people who like to work w/ machines, tools, animals & like to be outdoors

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After 15 minutes, everyone in the first group you joined leaves, except you. Of the groups that remain, which would you be drawn to?

Observers & analysts,People who like to learn, investigate, analyze, & solve problems

Imaginative & creativeInnovators, people who enjoy working in unstructuredsituations

Skilled with words, people who like working w/ othersto teach, train, or cure

Good leaders who like working w/ people, persuading & influencingothers, people who enjoy leading or managing an organization

People w/ clerical ability or good w/ numbers, who like to work w/ data & carrying out others’ instructions in great detail

Good athletes or mechanics, people who like to work w/ machines, tools, animals & like to be outdoors

4 Assumptions of Holland’s Theory

1. Individuals are categorized by strengths and interests in 6 occupational types.

2. There are 6 model environments in which unique opportunities exist.

3. Individuals match environments with their unique skills and interests in order to deal with the opportunities that motivate them.

4. Behavior is determined through the interaction of an individual’s personality and the unique environment.

An Important Fact

Holland’s theory only offers this information as a structure for

deeper research. It is the beginning not the completion of

a career search.

People: Those in this group work with people every day. Their jobs involve helping others. Ex: teacher, nurse, taxi driver, salesperson, or veterinarian

Things: In this group, people work every day with objects or machinery. Ex: carpenter, factory worker, computer operator, laboratory assistant, auto tech.

Data: In this group, people work with information and facts. Ex: newspaper editor, police artist, chemist, meteorologist.

Ideas: In this group, people work at gathering information and facts. Ex: writers, artists, inventors, and designers

A Quick Review

Holland CodeRealistic – a doer who…

– Has good motor coordination– Likes to build or repair with tools– Likes to work outdoors – Is physically active– Is mechanically minded– Enjoys working with machines– Enjoys working alone or with just one or

two other people

I= Investigative – a thinker who…

Prefers to work alone Is curious Wants to solve problems Enjoys science and math Likes to work without supervision Wants to understand how things

work

A= Artistic – a creator who …

Likes small, intimate groups Wants freedom to plan his/her own

schedule Likes to work with ideas Is creative and imaginative Needs self-expression Enjoys theater, art, and music

S= Social – a helper who is …

Cooperative Friendly A good co-worker Concerned about helping or

teaching others Responsible An entertainer

E = Enterprising – a persuader who …

Is a strong leader Is hard-working Enjoys talking to people Has a high energy level Enjoys taking risks Values being promoted and gaining

success

C = Conventional – an organizer who …

Is orderly Enjoys successfully carrying out

instructions Is dependable Enjoys dealing with facts Is concerned about accuracy Enjoys keeping details straight

CareersHolland Code

You will now take your own survey.

Make sure you listen to the directions!