1. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 SECTION OPENER / CLOSER INSERT BOOK COVER ART Section 3.2 What to Research

2. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Key questions to ask while researching careers Important characteristics that make up a career profile WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

3. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Asking the right questions about jobs that interest you will make your career search more productive. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

4. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 work environment flextimebenefits KEY TERMS

5. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 When you research a career, ask yourself if your values match the values that will help you in that career. ValuesValues continued

6. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 What do you really care about? What do people in that career really care about? ValuesValues Justice?Art?Money?Health?Fame?

7. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Find out what you will be doing at work each day by asking these questions: Tasks and Responsibilities What specific tasks do workers in this career perform? continued Are the workdays repetitive or full of new experiences?

8. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Tasks and Responsibilities Is the pace easy, or is the career a high-pressure one? Is the work primarily physical or mental?

9. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Many careers involve working with data and people and things. Dental hygienists, for example, work with all three. Working with Data-People-Things

10. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Dental hygienists use data—information learned in training, along with personal knowledge of patients’ dental histories. DataData

11. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Dental hygienists spend most of their days working with people. A hygienist with a friendly manner will help patients feel comfortable. PeoplePeople

12. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Dental hygienists also work with things—the tools used to clean teeth. Hygienists use dental tools carefully and keep all equipment organized and sanitary. ThingsThings

13. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Because you’ll spend about 40 hours a week at work, be sure to carefully consider your work environment. Your work environment, your physical and social surroundings at work, can affect your well-being. Work Environment

14. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Visualize your ideal work environment. As you research careers, try to find those that match your ideal. Work Environment

15. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Not all careers are 9-to-5 careers. Are you a night owl or a morning person? Working Hours

16. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 With flextime, workers construct their schedules to suit their lives. Many employers that offer flextime require workers to be on-site during certain core hours. Working Hours

17. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Some people telecommute. Telecommuters work at home and communicate with clients and colleagues by phone, fax, and computer. Working Hours

18. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Find out which aptitudes and abilities are needed for each career. Match your natural talents with careers that require those same abilities. Aptitudes and Abilities

19. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Careers demand different kinds of training such as a Education and Training two-year associate degree, four-year bachelor’s degree, or technical or business school license or certificate.

20. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 How much time and effort will it take to get the necessary education and training for the careers that interest you? Education and Training

21. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Imagine yourself in a variety of different careers. Make your own personal satisfaction a priority. Be realistic about job requirements and necessary skills. CAREER CHECKLIST Identify a Career Path… continued

22. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Have confidence in your own abilities and talents. Keep an open mind about careers that seem difficult or require a lot of education or training. Base career decisions on your interests, not a high salary or others’ expectations. CAREER CHECKLIST Identify a Career Path…

23. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Occupational directories often include information on what jobs pay. They list an hourly rate or a weekly or annual salary, as well as ranges based on national averages. Salary and Benefits

24. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Benefits may include: Salary and Benefits health insurance, paid vacation and holiday time, retirement plan, regular bonuses, continued

25. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 employee discounts, and low-interest loans on homes and autos. Salary and Benefits

26. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Examine what your career area will be like in ten years. Formal research can tell you about industry prospects and help you make important career decisions. Career Outlook

27. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 With growth in the global economy, more and more careers involve working internationally. You can find international jobs using library resources and the Internet. International Career Outlook

28. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Graphic Organizer 3.2 Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work Finding the Right Career WHO AM I? WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE? WHAT DOES THE JOB REQUIRE? WHAT DO I WANT? Aptitude and Abilities Data - People - Things Work Environment Working Hours Salary and Benefits Education and Training Tasks and Responsibilities Career Outlook International Outlook

29. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Key Concept Checkpoint Comprehension 1.What aspects of the work environment are important when evaluating a potential career? continued SECTION 3.2 REVIEW

30. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Key Concept Checkpoint Comprehension 2.Why should you consider a career’s outlook? continued SECTION 3.2 REVIEW

31. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 Key Concept Checkpoint Critical Thinking 3.What are some skills, abilities, or personality traits that would be important for a person interested in working abroad? SECTION 3.2 REVIEW

32. Chapter 3 Researching CareersSucceeding in the World of Work What to Research 3.2 SECTION OPENER / CLOSER INSERT BOOK COVER ART End of Section 3.2 What to Research