4. FAMILY HELPING OTHERS TIME – SUMMERS OFF LEARNING NEW THINGS MY MOM WAS A TEACHER Why did Mrs. Werner decide to become a teacher?

6. The highest paying jobs in the United States for the year 2011 are: 1. Surgeon - $219,770 per year 2. OB/GYN - $214,470 per year 3.CEO - $167,280 per year 4. Lawyer - $129,202 per year 5. Petroleum Engineer - $119,960 per year 6. Airline Pilot - $117,060 per year 7. Air Traffic Controller - $106,990 per year

7. Top Paying Jobs in 2011 for New Grads 1. Software Developer $83,000 2. Engineer $71,000 3. Network Administrator $68,000 4. Web Designer $67,000 5. Nurse $48,000

8. Self Concept  the mental image a person has of himself

9. Self – assessment  the process of examining one’s interests, aptitudes, and abilities

10. Aptitude  natural physical and mental talent for learning

11. General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB)  a series of tests that measure nine aptitudes.

12. Ability  physical and mental power to perform a task or skill well that is learned through training and practice.

13. Habit  doing something in the same manner every time

14. Priorities  PERSONAL PRIORITIES - Principles and beliefs that you consider important.  What is important to you? Why? Rank from most important to least important. 1.FAMILY 2.FOOD 3.FRIENDS 4.MONEY 5.CAR ►Remember – VALUES help a person develop a sense of purpose and direction in life.

15. Goals  Short-term: goal you want to reach tomorrow.  Long-term: goal that will take several months or years to achieve.  Give an example of each. ST- Waking up early tomorrow to work out. LT – To become a lawyer To buy a car

16. Standards  Standards – accepted levels of achievement. Dress Cleanliness Food School grades  Standard of living – goods and services considered essential for living. Gourmet food vs. fast food Weekend trips vs. Staying home ► Remember - A person’s STANDARDS are closely related to their values and goals.

17. Resources  Resources: all the things you have or can use to help you reach your goals.  Human resource – resources you have within yourself such as skills, knowledge and experience. Determination Motivation Imagination  Nonhuman resource –time and material things you have or can use to achieve goals such as money, tools, clothes and community resources to achieve your goals

18. Ethics  Set of moral principles or personal priorities that guide the person’s conduct.  Example: When a person calls in sick to work on a sunny day when they are not; or takes credit for another student’s work.  What influences a person’s ethics? School pressure Family demands Work conditions Peer pressure

19.  Choosing a career is simple.  I can’t make a living from my hobby.  Once I choose a career I'll be stuck in it forever.  There is one perfect job for me.  No one will hire me because I lack experience,  No one will hire me because I have low grades, have gaps in my work history, etc.

20.  No one will hire me because I lack experience WRONG!  No one will hire me because I have low grades, have gaps in my work history, etc. – WRONG!  You are born with abilities but have to develop aptitudes – WRONG!  You can not change or improve your personality – WRONG! More Common Myths

21. Facts in Review p. 220 1. Name four perceptions or skills important for a positive self-concept.  Believe in capabilities  Exercise self-discipline and self-control  Believe you can control your life  Use effective communication skills 2. Why is important to learn as much as possible about yourself at this point in your life?  The more a person understands himself or herself, the better prepared he is she will be to make decisions for a career and the future.

22. Facts in Review 3. When do a person’s interests tend to change?  When the person matures 4. What two things can you do to identify your interests?  Talk to others; take an assessment inventory test – Skills, Interests, Values

23. Facts in Review 5. What is an activities preference inventory?  A test designed to help a person determine a preference for working with people, objects or ideas. 6. Explain the difference between aptitudes and abilities and give an example of each. Aptitude – natural talent Ability – performance skill that have been learned.

24. 7. How is it possible to overcome low aptitudes?  Through hard work and genuine interest. 8. Why is it important to consider your personality when choosing a career?  Because different careers require different personalities.

25. 9. How do personal priorities influence personal behavior?. How is it possible to overcome low aptitudes?  Personal priorities determines what a person considers important, which guides one’s actions. 10. What nonhuman resource does everyone have in common?  time

26. My Action Plan The Hope The Goal The Tasks My hope is to become a certified diesel technician I will graduate from college by May 2015. Step 1 Step 4 Step 3 Step 2 Step 5 Determine what course I Determine what I need to do to get into Tech school- H.S. diploma?? Put together a graduation plan. Pass all my classes with a gpa of 2.75 Attend class regularly. Set up tutoring with the After School Prog for math and English. Improve my basic Algebra skills with a strategic tutor. Improve my textbook reading skills with a strategic tutor.

27. My Mission Statement “A vision of what is possible for me.” What do I want to be? What do I want to do? What do I want to be like? My Personal Mission Statement I want to be a veterinarian and help take care of animals. I will also go to college for four years, and I will use my knowledge in the workplace.

28. CHAPTER 12 REVIEW  Self-concept  Self-assessment  Aptitude  GATB  Ability  Habit  Personal priorities  Goals  Standards  Standard of living  Resources  Human resources  Nonhuman resources

29. Something to really think about  To develop a sense of direction in life, it is important to know your values. Your goals are usually based on values.  It is best to choose a career by matching YOUR interests and abilities.