Planning Your Career and Education Chapter 9

Employment Trends of the Future n Keep up with what is happening in the world so that your career does not become obsolete

Learn About Employment Trends n Newspaper n News Programs n Current Magazines n Government Statistics and Publications n The Internet

Some Trends for the Future

From Baby Boomers to Generation X to the New Millennials

Baby Boomers n Born between 1946 and 1964 n Four out of every ten adults today n The population is getting older n How will the Baby Boom generation affect careers of the future?

Generation X n Born between 1965 and 1977

Advantages of Generation X n More highly educated n Greater demand for skilled workers n Computer literate n Good work ethic n As Baby Boomers retire, more job opportunities

The New Millennials n Born between 1977 and 1995

The New Millennials n Sometimes called the “Echo Boomers” n By 2010, they will be the largest teen population is U.S. history n Will exceed the number of Baby Boomers n In the next 10 years, college enrollments will increase by 300,000 students per year n College admission will become increasingly competitive.

The New Millennials n The cyber generation n Their most important values are individuality and uniqueness n Greatest concerns: terrorism and school shootings n Decreasing use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco n Have the promise of changing institutions for the better

More Trends...

From Goods to Service and Technology n What are some service and technology occupations?

Service Occupations n Health Care n Business n Education n Finance n Insurance n Real Estate n Transportation n Communication

Middle Class is Endangered n More low pay, low skill jobs n More high pay, high skill jobs n Education will determine pay and class

Diverse Workforce n More older workers n More women n One third from diverse groups n More immigrants

Impact of the Internet n n E-commerce n Web Lifestyle n Web Workstyle

The Microprocessor n In the last 20 years, its power has increased one million times n In the next 20 years, it will increase a million times again

Computers of the Future n Powerful, mobile, connected n Optical computers that operate at the speed of light n Gesture, voice and touch communication n Computers in the human body?

Advances in Technology n Many new careers in technology n Radiation and lasers n Fiber optics and telecommunications n Artificial intelligence n Biotechnology n Advances in medicine

Beware of Outsourcing n Accounting n Customer service n Data entry n Assembly line workers n Software developers n Technical support

New Advances in Biology n The 21 st Century will be the biology century n Human Genome Project n Biotechnology n Biomedical technology

Effect of Terrorism n People are choosing to stay in the safety of their homes, offices, cars, and gated communities n Less travel n Increase in home remodeling and sales of entertainment systems n Increase in careers that provide value to society and increased personal satisfaction

Energy Shortages n Recycling n Alternative energy n Concerns about global warming

Increase in Entrepreneurship n Starting your own business n Taking advantage of technology to work from home

Need for Lifelong Education n Need for training and education over a lifetime n Without training and education, skills will soon become obsolete

Companies Say No to Drugs and Alcohol n About 60% of companies require drug testing n Problems with alcohol and drugs result in lower income

Work Skills for the 21st Century

Basic Skills n Reading n Math n Writing n Listening n Speaking n Computers

Thinking Skills n Creative Thinking n Decision Making n Problem Solving n Mental Visualization n Knowing How to Learn n Reasoning

Personal Qualities n Responsibility n Self-esteem n Sociability n Self-management n Integrity and Honesty

Workplace Competencies n Manage time and money n Participate as a member of a team n Use computers to access information n Develop efficient management systems n Use technology

How to Research Your Career

Career Description n Nature of the work n Working conditions n Training n Qualification n Advancement

The Career Outlook n Salary n Availability of employment n Will this career exist in the future?

To Research Your Career n Use the College Success Web Site n Visit the Career Center n Use the library

Planning Your Education

Steps in Planning Your Education n Assessment tests n Take English the first semester n Start math classes early n Take general education n Prepare for your major

For Your Success n See a counselor n Develop an educational plan

Making a Career Decision

There is a choice you have to make, In everything you do. And you must always keep in mind, The choice you make, makes you.

Steps in Making a Career Decision n Self-assessment n Personality, Interests, Values, Skills n Explore Options n Research careers n Plan your education n Make a commitment and take action n Evaluate n How is it working?

Kinds of Decisions

Dependent Decisions n Someone else makes it for you n For example, a doctor or parent makes the decision for you n What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Intuitive Decisions n Based on “gut feelings” or intuition n For example, we might use this in making a quick decision in an emergency or when gambling n What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Planful Decisions n Weigh the consequences n What are the pros and cons

Use Planful Decisions for: n What is my major? n What is my career? n Who should I marry?

Steps in Planful Decisions n State the problem n Consider your values n What are your talents? n Gather information n Generate alternatives n Evaluate the pros and cons of the options n Select the best alternative n Take action

Group Activity: Planful Decision

Writing a Resume

Your Resume n A snapshot of your education and experience n Generally one page

Resume n Contact information n Name n Address n Telephone n

Resume n Career Objective n Education n Experience n Special skills, honors, awards n References

Good Resume n Write clearly n Be brief n Be neat n Be honest n Print professionally n Your resume represents you!

Letters of Reference n Ask for letters of reference from your current employers and professors. Keep them on file. n Use them to apply for jobs and scholarships.

Online Resumes n Many jobs today will be posted on the Internet and will require online resumes

Cover Letter n State briefly the job you are interested in. n Briefly state how your education and experience would be an asset to the company. n Ask for an interview. n Attach your resume.

Assignment n Complete a resume and cover letter for your ideal job. n Assume you have graduated from college and are applying for that job that motivated you to finish college.

The Job Interview

First Learn About the Job n Library n Personnel Office n Friends and Contacts n Web Site

Interviewers Look For: n Enthusiasm and commitment n How you can be an asset to the company n How you can work as part of a team

Make a Good Impression n Dress appropriately n Relax n Anticipate interview questions n Smile and introduce yourself n Maintain eye contact

Interview Questions n Tell us about yourself. n Why do you want this job? n Why are you leaving your present job? n What are your strengths and weaknesses? n Tell us about a difficulty or problem you solved on the job.

Interview Questions n Tell us about one of your achievements on the job. n What do you like best about your job? n What do you like least? n Are there any questions you would like to ask?

Write a Thank You Note n It makes a good impression. n It causes the interviewer to think about you again.

Interview Worksheet 1. Answer the questions in 5 minutes 2. Practice the questions with your partner

Keys to Success: Life is a Dangerous Opportunity

The Chinese Word for Crisis Has Two Characters: n Danger n Opportunity

What is the danger? What is the opportunity?

Every adversity has the seed of a greater benefit or possibility.

Assignment: Complete Rate Your Skills for Success in the Workplace Analyze Your Workplace Skills Checklist for a Satisfying Career

See a Counselor to develop your Educational Plan