Career Crossroads

What do YOU do when you come to a crossroad? B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

What job or career choices will you make in your lifetime? B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Strategies for Personal Choices B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices Individual Interests Consider key questions when identifying interests Use career interest inventories Research careers in clusters based on inventory results Match career paths with personal interests B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices Personality Identify personal qualities, values, and goals Choose a career path to match personal qualities Develop personal qualities that employers seek Become involved in informal experiences in which qualities for success are learned B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Personal Priorities & Goals Analyze ideals and principles that are important to you Identify types of work that would make you feel you are making a difference Identify types of work where you have developed skills Identify specific achievements you want to realize Find work that is enjoyable and challenging B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Strategies for Education Choices B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices Invest in Your “Human Capital” “Human capital” = the complete set of skills that a person has acquired B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices An investment in your “human capital” can increase productivity and increase earnings . . . B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Community College, College & University Programs Begin planning early for college Choose a school that satisfies your goals and reasons for going to college Decide on the size of school in which you would be most successful Decide how close to home you would like to be Investigate options for online courses Consider costs Consider your high school record and performance Compare available college/university choices B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Occupational Training Programs Specialize in a specific field of employment Consider occupational training programs that match your talents, skills, and interests Evaluate carefully the quality and content of any program before enrolling B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Other Learning Opportunities Investigate internships and apprenticeships Find out about military programs Take advantage of opportunities for continuing education B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Strategies for Job and Career Choices B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices Job or Career? B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Job OR Career? Is there a CAREER in sight? Does anyone see a JOB anywhere? B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices Job AND Career Thanks for getting me to the hospital on time. I have to assist in surgery at 9:00. I love my job as a taxi driver. It’s been a good source of extra income since I retired. And, it gets me out of the house! B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices Job or Career? Part 1 Work Factors JOB CAREER Earnings Earn wages – money for hrs worked Earn salary – set amt per pay period Income level Wages are fixed, ranging from entry-to-low- or mid-range incomes Provide higher levels of income and benefits Length of commitment Short-term (weeks or months) although can be longer More long-term commitment (years or lifetime) Purpose Earn income Contribute to a profession of life’s work B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices Job or Career? Part 2 Work Factors JOB CAREER Type of training Initial training required; additional training to learn new procedures Continual training required Work schedule Working hours are set each week One works until tasks are completed Extra work time Hours over 40 per week earn overtime No overtime for extra hours worked Opportunities to advance Optional; seek promotions within current job, find better job, or move to a career position Expected; obtain work experience, develop skills, earn higher degree to advance within a career field B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Job or Career? Let’s share our findings! B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices Work Strategies- Jobs & Careers Select jobs for short-term purposes Plan a career for the long term Use jobs to supplement income when needed Use jobs as stepping-stones to careers Think of a career as a lifetime investment B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices What are some of the crossroads you will come to as you plan your career? B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Remember to consider all of these factors when you reach each Career Crossroad.