Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 1 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers In this section: People who work full time spend 2,000 hours a year working. In order to spend that time doing something you enjoy, you need to know about the jobs and careers available to you. This section discusses: How Do You Choose a Career? Achieving Your Career Goals

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 2 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers What You’ll Learn Why your personal characteristics and strengths are important in deciding on a career. How to assess your abilities, personality, learning style, values, and lifestyle goals. How to match your personal strengths and characteristics with career options. How to research career fields and develop a plan to achieve your career goals.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 3 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers Why It’s Important Understanding yourself is the first step to finding a career you’ll enjoy.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 4 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers Key Terms career personality learning styles values lifestyle trend professional association networking

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 5 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers Planning for a Successful Career Choosing a career is one of the important decisions you’ll ever make. Following these steps will help you get started 1. Assess your interests and abilities. 2. Consider personality, learning style, values, and lifestyle. 3.Research.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 6 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers Eight Styles of Learning Verbal/Linguistic Likes to read, write, and tell stories Learns best by saying, hearing, and seeing words Careers Logical/Mathematical Likes to do experiments, work with numbers, explore patterns; good at math, logic, and problem solving Learns best by making categories, classifying, and working with patterns

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 7 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers Eight Styles of Learning Visual/Spatial Likes to draw, build, design, and create things; good at imaging, doing puzzles and mazes, and reading maps and charts Learns best by using the mind’s eye and working with colors and pictures Musical/Rhythmic Likes to sings, hum, play an instrument, and listen to music; good at remembering melodies, noticing pitches and rhythms, and keeping time Learns best through rhythm and melody

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 8 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers Eight Styles of Learning Bodily/Kinesthetic Likes to touch and move around; good at hands-on activities and crafts Learns best by interacting with people and objects in a real space Interpersonal Likes having lots of friends, talking to people, and joining groups; good at understanding people, leading, organizing, communicating, and mediating conflict Learns best by sharing, comparing, and cooperating

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 9 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers Eight Styles of Learning Intrapersonal Likes to work alone and pursue interests at own pace; good at self- awareness, focusing on personal feelings, and following instincts to learn what needs to be known Learns best through independent study Naturalistic Likes spending time outdoors and working with plants, animals, and other parts of nature Learns best by observing, collecting, and identifying

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 10 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers Values Values guide the way people live. Some examples are: Achievement Recognition Relationships Compassion Courage

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 11 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers Researching Career Options Occupational Outlook Handbook. Magazines and books Professional associations Networking There are many places to find career information.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 12 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers Fig 2-1 Develop a plan to achieve your career goals. Educate yourself Get experience Consider an internship

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 13 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers Fact and Idea Review 1.What is the difference between a career and a job? 2.Name three of the personal characteristics you need to consider before deciding on a career. 3.Which learning styles might be best suited to the following professions: accounting, architecture, teaching? Cont.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Slide 14 of 11 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Real-World Applications & Connections GLENCOE Section 3.1 Exploring Careers Fact and Idea Review cont. 4.List three sources of information about careers, and describe the kind of information each provides. 5.True or false: Before you make a plan of action, you should research the career fields you’re interested in. Explain your answer.