1. 9 Career Planning and Development 9-1 Career Opportunities
C H A P T E R 9
Career Planning and Development
9-1 Career Opportunities
9-2 Planning Your Career
9-3 Applying for Employment
9-4 Securing a Job

2. 9-1 Career Opportunities
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.

3. KEY TERMS
Career
A career is a goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation (job) or series of occupations (jobs).
You actually have a kind of career goal now: “to complete your schooling and get ready for your future.”

4. KEY TERMS Career Planning informational interview
Career planning is the process of studying careers, assessing yourself in terms of careers, and making decisions about a future career.
informational interview
a planned discussion with a worker who is willing to help you find out about the work that a person does, the preparation needed for that career,

5. KEY TERMS Mobility Occupation
Mobility is the willingness and ability of a person to move to where jobs are located.
The lack of mobility can lead to locational unemployment.
Occupation
An occupation is a task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a good or service.
Networking is talking to other people about their jobs.

6. CAREER PLANNING
Studying careers
Assessing yourself
Making decisions

7. YOUR STUDY OF CAREERS Continuous process Tentative career decision
You do not just decide to study careers for one day or one week. It is important to view learning about careers as a lifelong activity
Tentative career decision
a decision that is subject to change as new information is received. It gives you a direction

8. YOUR STUDY OF CAREERS Course selection
early career planning will help you choose the right courses.
An early career decision can also encourage you to become involved with organizations such as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) or DECA (Distributive Educational Clubs of America)

9. CAREER TRAINING High school Beyond high school Two-year schools
Four-year colleges and universities
Private business schools and other institutions specialize in training students for specific occupations such as court reporter, computer technician, barber, or medical assistant.

10. THE 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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11. THE 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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12. THE 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

13. Checkpoint  List the steps in the career planning process.
personal assessment
employment market analysis
application process
interview process
employment acceptance
career development and advancement

14. CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES
Print and media sources
Career World magazine
The Occupational Outlook Handbook
Online sources
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Onetonline.org

15. CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES cont
Business contacts
Most people get jobs through networking
Informational interviews
is a planned discussion with a worker who is willing to help you find out about the work that a person does

16. SAMPLE 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?

17. 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.

18. GROWTH CAREER AREAS Geographic influences Economic and industry trends
People who successfully pursue the careers of their choice often have mobility
Economic and industry trends
Career areas with the most potential are influenced by economic trends and current business activities.

19. GROWTH CAREER AREAS

20. 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.

21. 9-2 Planning Your Career
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.

22. KEY TERMS Values Talent Ability are things that are important to you.
a natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things.
Ability
is the quality of being able to perform a mental or physical task. Abilities can be developed

23. PERSONAL ASSESSMENT
Your career planning activities should start with a self-assessment of your interests, values, and abilities.

24. 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.

25. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
You can obtain further career oriented abilities in four main ways
Work-study programs
Cooperative education combines school with work-related experience.
Part-time employment
Summer and part-time work can provide valuable experience In addition these work situations will allow you the chance to see if you enjoy a particular career field

26. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Volunteer activities
Involvement in community service can result in gaining career experiences and improving work habits
School activities
Class assignments can provide work related experiences. For example, research and communication skills are developed when you prepare reports and oral presentations

27. 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.

28. SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS
The media – Help wanted ads
Personal contacts - Networking
Business contacts - Networking
Career fairs - several prospective employers in a short time
Government employment offices
These tax-supported agencies help people find jobs and provide career information, and work with employers to find qualified workers.

29. 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.

30. 9-3 Applying for Employment
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.

31. KEY TERMS Application form Resume Career portfolio Cover letter
asks for information related to employment.
Resume
is a tool that provides information about you to a potential employer.
Career portfolio
Resume, Samples of work (Reports, Designs)
News articles regarding volunteering, Letters of Recommendation
Cover letter
a sales letter for the purpose of obtaining an interview

32. APPLICATION ACTIVITIES
Personal data sheet
a summary of your important job-related information. It should list your education and work experience, as well as your references.
Application form
Resume
Career portfolio

33. APPLICATION FORM Your first job task Follow instructions Paper forms
Online applications

34. RESUME Personal information Career objective Education Experience
Career-related honors and other activities

35. 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

36. Action 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

37. 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.
References are not usually part of the resume

38. Types of Resumes
Two of the most popular types of resumes are experience based and qualifications-based.
In an experience-based resume, experiences are usually listed in order of work history.
In a qualifications-based resume, your abilities and experiences related to the job for which you are applying are highlighted.

39. APPLICATION COVER LETTER
Introduction
Development
Conclusion
Targeted letter

40. 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.
The Cover Letter and Resume combined are a kind of Targeted application letter

41. ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS
Online applications
Cyber interviewing
Many organizations hold screening interviews using video conferencing. Others require that you post preliminary interview responses online. These “e-interviews” may involve questions such as: “Would you rather have structure or flexibility in your work?” and “What approach do you use to solve difficult problems?”

42. 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.

43. 9-4 Securing 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.

44. KEY TERMS employment interview Mentor exit interview
is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job and the company.
Mentor
Is an experienced employee who serves as counselor to a person with less experience.
exit interview
employer asks questions about your work, be constructive and cooperative.

45. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS Before the interview During the interview
After the interview

46. BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW Obtain information about the company
Plan your answers to questions
Plan questions to ask
Successful interviewing requires practice.
Things to remember
Be on time for the appointment
Go alone to the interview
Dress properly

47. DURING THE INTERVIEW Answer each question completely
Avoid talking too much
Make good eye contact
Stay calm
Thank the interviewer

48. COMMON 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?

49. COMMON 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.

50. COMMON 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?

51. AFTER THE INTERVIEW Send a follow-up letter
Evaluate your interview performance
Focus on areas that need improvement
Be patient

52. 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.

53. JOB OFFERS Salary and financial factors Organizational environment
What employee benefits are included
Organizational environment
Leadership style, social atmosphere, dress code, physical space
Training
Advancement Potential

54. 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.

55. ON-THE-JOB BEHAVIOR
Positive attitude
Positive image

56. 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

57. LEAVING A JOB Give notice (two weeks) Complete current projects
Letter
Date
Complete current projects
Participate in exit interview
Thank co-workers

58. 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.