2. 4.02 Critique career information in terms of reliability and compatibility to personal information.

3. Terms 1)Personal Career Profile – helps to organize career information with, personal information and career information (education and training is a vital part of this information) 2)Bachelors degree- 4 years of school 3)Nontraditional occupations - careers that were typical for one gender but not the other. 4)Myths/Stereotypes- an unfound belief or notion 5)Bias - to cause partiality or favoritism in (a person); influence, esp. unfairly 6)Small Business Administration (SBA) - a government agency that aids, counsels, and assist all the interest of small business

4. Terms 7)Entrepreneur - a person who organizes and manages a business; also a person who starts a business 8)Innovative - creating value out of new ideas, new products, new services or new ways of doing things 9)Entrepreneurship - the organization and management of a business 10)Capital - any money or equipment invested in running a business 11)Profit - the amount of money left from total business income after paying all expenses 12)Retail sales - clerk, sales persons, telemarketer, and repairer (clock/watch)

5. Terms 13)Sole Proprietorship - simplest form of business because it only requires one person 14)Partnership – a form of business organization involving two or more people; Johnson & Johnson, Ben & Jerry 15)Franchise - allows the entrepreneur to view a business with a proven track record, Buyer is often granted exclusivity (no one else could buy the same franchise in the same area) Fast Food Restaurants, Hotels and Motels, Carpet Cleaning Services, Muffler and Brake Shops 16)Corporation - Owned by many people in which they all have limited liability on the responsibility, profits and debts of the company

6. Terms 17)Sexual Harassment- Any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature 18)Working conditions- refers to the working environment and to the non-pay aspects of an employee’s terms and conditions of employment 19)Salary- fixed compensation paid regularly for services

7. What's on a Career Profile Personal Information 1. Values 2. Interest 3. Personality traits 4. Data, People, Things preference 5. Skills and aptitudes 6. Education/training goals Career Information 1. Career values 2. Career duties and responsibilities 3. Personality type needed 4. Data, People, Things characteristics 5. Skills and aptitudes required 6. Education/training required

8. I Have A Dream “ I have a dream that one day all men will be created equal” Martin L. King Jr. Is this true between men and women in the workplace?

9. Traditional and non-traditional careers MALES 1. Nurse 2. Teller 3. Flight attendant 4. Makeup artist 5. Day care worker FEMALES 1. Truck driver 2. Mechanic 3. Plumber 4. President 5. Janitor

10. Myths/Stereotypes of men in non-traditional careers Nontraditional jobs for women www.dol.gov Nontraditional jobs for men www.iseek.org

11. Myths/Stereotypes of men in non-traditional careers Myth Men who work in non- traditional careers are not masculine. Men who work in non- traditional careers are not masculine. The Facts Men working in nontraditional careers come in all sizes, shapes and types. They are just as manly as any other man. Men working in nontraditional careers come in all sizes, shapes and types. They are just as manly as any other man.Myth Men are not nurturing enough to work with small children or as caregivers The Facts Men are caring fathers, grandfather, brothers, teachers, nurses and other professional caregivers. They also provide excellent role models for young children and help erase many of the negative stereotypes about men.

12. Myths/Stereotypes of men in non-traditional careers Myth Men who work in nontraditional careers aren’t skilled or strong enough to be employed in traditional careers. Men who work in nontraditional careers aren’t skilled or strong enough to be employed in traditional careers. The Facts Men choose nontraditional careers because of their interest, skills, abilities. Men choose nontraditional careers because of their interest, skills, abilities.Myth Men in nontraditional careers earn less money then men employed in traditional careers The Facts Men in nontraditional careers, especially those who own their own business or work as a supervisor, can earn more money than men employed in traditional careers.

13. Myths/Stereotypes of women in non-traditional careers

14. Myth Working in trade jobs can be dirty and women don’t like to get messy Working in trade jobs can be dirty and women don’t like to get messy The Facts Women traditionally do “dirty” jobs such as changing diapers and housecleaning. Women traditionally do “dirty” jobs such as changing diapers and housecleaning.Myth Women who work in non-traditional careers are not feminine. The Facts Just because a woman dresses rugged and gets dirty does not mean they are not feminine.

15. Myths/Stereotypes of women in non-traditional careers Myth Women in clerical jobs dress so well that surely they make more money than trade workers. Women in clerical jobs dress so well that surely they make more money than trade workers. The Facts This is NOT true. On an average a receptionist makes about $128 less than an electrician on entry-level weekly salaries. This is NOT true. On an average a receptionist makes about $128 less than an electrician on entry-level weekly salaries.Myth Women are not strong enough to perform in trade or construction jobs. The Facts The average woman is strong enough to work as a skilled worker because technology and tools have made jobs easier for both men and women Secondly women can build strength while on these jobs.

16. FACT Males and females have the ability to learn.

17. Advantages of Nontraditional Careers 1. Intrinsic motivation of following dreams 2. Empowerment/autonomy 3. Receive more attention on the job 4. Makes an impact on society; opens the door to others 5. Higher wages (women) 6. Job satisfaction 7. Opportunities to learn while you earn (Apprenticeships) (women) 8. Acquire transferable skills 9. Better benefits (women) 10. Job security (women) 11. Better work environment (men)

18. BUT………. “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction” Sir Isaac Newton (3 rd Law of Motion)

19. Disadvantages of Nontraditional Careers 1.Hazardous workplaces (women) 2.Discrimination/Harassment 3.Sense of isolation 4.Physical requirements 5.Lack of mentors 6.Non-supportive friends and family 7.Shift work vs. traditional schedule 8.Seasonal lay-offs 9.Potential for physical and mental challenges

20. Barriers to Pursuing non traditional jobs Unsupportive attitudes of family and friends Lack of equity in education (Traditional courses are typically selected.) Workplace/school discrimination Lack of acceptance Lack of acceptance Not getting proper training Not getting proper training Isolation on the work-site Isolation on the work-site Limited access to support services Limited access to support services Women assigned menial tasks in work/lab environment Women assigned menial tasks in work/lab environment Sexual harassment Sexual harassment

21. Sexual Harassment What is it? Any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature Any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature

22. Types of Harassment What are the types of sexual harassment? Quid pro quo harassment Quid pro quo harassment Occurs when one person makes unwelcome sexual advances toward another while promising certain benefits if the person complies Hostile environment harassment Hostile environment harassment employees in a workplace are subject to a pattern of exposure to unwanted sexual behavior from persons other than an employee's direct supervisor where supervisors or managers take no steps to discourage or discontinue such behavior (allowing clients, suppliers, delivery persons, or even customers to persist in unwanted attention, such as asking for dates)

23. Recognizing sexual harassment 1.What Is the behavior sexual in nature? 2.Do other individuals view the behavior as sexual in nature? 3.Is the behavior unwelcome? 4.Is the behavior offensive? 5.Does the behavior interfere with work? 6.Does the harasser understand that the behavior is unwelcome?

24. Discouraging sexual harassment 1.Know the law and your company’s policy on sexual harassment. 2.Be businesslike in dress, language and behavior at all times. 3.Make the harasser know that you want the behavior stopped.

25. Taking action against sexual harassment 1.Tell the harasser to stop! 2.Keep detailed written records. 3.Report the offense to your supervisor unless your supervisor is the harasser. If your supervisor is the harasser, report the incident to his/her supervisor.

26. Overcoming Barriers = Too Much Stress Some may say overcoming these barriers maybe too stressful and we should just give up and work traditional jobs. But what do you say?

27. No!!!

28. Overcoming We must continue to overcome these barriers and strive to pursue nontraditional job because the world is at our fingertips.

29. Importance of Small Business “For the land of the Free, and the home of the Brave” National Anthem

30. What are the benefits of having a small business? 1. Creates new jobs 2. Recycles old structures 3. Opportunities for minorities and women 4. Provides new products and services 5. Allows one to peruse their dreams of becoming successful 6. Accounts for 55% of the innovative products and services we use today

31. Types of Small Business Structure 1.Sole Proprietorship 2.Partnership 3.Corporation Charter Charter Stock holders Stock holders Board of Directors Board of Directors Limited liability Limited liability

32. Entrepreneurship Advantages 1.Autonomy/Empowerment 1. having the right to make one's own choices and having the ability to act on them 2.Job satisfaction 1. Getting to do what you love to do. 3.Income potential

33. Entrepreneurship Disadvantages 1.Liability Tort Tort Any action or inaction that wrongs, damages, or injures another, and thus forms the basis of a civil lawsuit. Financial Financial 2. Work long hours Work at least 60 hours a week Work at least 60 hours a week 3. Business may not prosper Business may fail and you may end up broke! Business may fail and you may end up broke!

34. Entrepreneurial Traits 1.Initiative 2.Leadership qualities 3.Dependability 4.Trustworthiness 5.Organizational skills 6.Dedication/perseverance 7.Decision making/problem solving skills 8.Risk taker 9.Foresight 10.Judgment/reasoning 11.Communication skills 12.Innovative 13.Most individuals have the personality to be an entrepreneur

35. 4 steps to becoming an entrepreneur 1. Vision Be innovative (Creative) Be innovative (Creative) 2. Research Collect as much information as possible about the business opportunity Collect as much information as possible about the business opportunity 3. Planning Make sure you have you business plan in order 4. Acting Talk is cheap!! Act on your dreams