1. Chapter 1

2. Your Expectations  What do you expect from a career? Income? Reputation or fame? Creativity? Geographic location? Service to others? Title and position? Balance in your life? Use of your strengths?

3. Job-Occupation-Career  What is the difference between a job, occupation, and career? Job: Paid position involving a specific place, time, and tasks set by an employer ○ Often temporary Occupation: Group of related tasks that require special training, education, or experience to learn a specific set of skills Career: Lifetime work history or a long-term participation in a particular field of expertise

4. A Career or Job?  Jobs are chosen based on location and pay Fulfills needs now  Careers affect all aspects of your life: Fulfills needs now and in the future People who enjoy their careers have more satisfied lives

5. PATH to Success  Passion Strong, positive feelings you experience while enjoying something  Attitude The way you feel  Talents Natural strengths and abilities  Heart What you think and feel is important to your life choices

6. Why Plan Now?  To be successful in a global marketplace you need to gain workplace skills More career choices Flexibility in work life (adaptability)  Types of skills: Transferable ○ Similar skills used in various types of careers Specialized ○ Skills used in specific occupations

7. What is a Career Plan?  Lifelong journey of self-discovery, accomplishment, and LEARNING!  Outline: Passion, attitude, talents, heart Research career fields to find career clusters (occupations requiring similar skills) Identify skill requirements Set goals for education, training, and experience

8. Why Career Plan?  You get to be in charge Choose classes of interest Concentrate on specific skills and experience needed for career choice Motivate yourself to do what is necessary for success Identify schools/programs that will give you additional training and knowledge Identify extracurricular activities that help give you skills for your career