Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western ChapterChapter Career Planning and Development Career Opportunities Planning Your Career Applying for Employment Securing a Job 9

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 2 LESSON 9-1 LESSON 9-1 Career Opportunities Goals Describe the steps in the career planning process. Identify the main sources of career information. Discuss career fields with the most growth potential.

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 3 Key Terms career informational interview mobility

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 4 CAREER PLANNING Your study of careers Career training

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 5 THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Step 1: Step 1: Personal Assessment Determine interests and values Identify talents and abilities Step 2: Step 2: Employment Market Analysis Geographic influences Business and economic trends

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 6 THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Step 3: Step 3: Application Process Application form Resume and cover letter Step 4: Step 4: Interview Process Prepare for interview Follow-up activities (continued)

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 7 THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Step 5: Step 5: Employment Acceptance Salary and financial factors Organizational environment Step 6: Step 6: Career Development and Advancement Practice career success behaviors Develop strong work relationships (continued)

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 8 CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES Print and media sources Online sources Informational interviews Business contacts

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 9 SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW How did you get your current job? In what ways do you find your work most satisfying? What are your main frustrations? What tasks and activities are required in your work? What are the most important qualifications for working in this field? What advice would you give a young person who is thinking about this type of work?

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 10 GROWTH CAREER AREAS Geographic influences Economic and industry trends

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 11 LESSON 9-2 LESSON 9-2 Planning Your Career Goals Describe factors of a personal assessment for career planning. Discuss methods for obtaining career experience. Identify information sources for available jobs.

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 12 Key Terms values talent ability

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 13 PERSONAL ASSESSMENT Interests Values Talents and abilities

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 14 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Work-study programs Part-time employment Volunteer activities School activities

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 15 SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS The media Personal contacts Business contacts Career fairs Employment agencies

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 16 LESSON 9-3 LESSON 9-3 Applying for Employment Goals Prepare an application form and a resume. Identify the parts of an application cover letter. Discuss the online application process.

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 17 Key Terms application form resume career portfolio cover letter

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 18 APPLICATION ACTIVITIES Personal data sheet Application form Resume Career portfolio

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 19 RESUME Personal information Career objective Education Experience Career-related honors and other activities

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 20 CAREER PORTFOLIO Resume, cover letter, and answers to sample interview questions Sample reports, presentation materials, and research findings from school projects Web site designs, creative works from school activities or previous employment such as ads, packages, and promotions News articles of community activities or other experiences in which you have participated Letters of recommendation

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 21 ACTION VERBS FOR RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS AccomplishedDirectedOrganized AchievedEditedPlanned AdministeredFacilitatedProduced CoordinatedImplementedResearched CreatedInitiatedSupervised DesignedManagedTrained DevelopedMonitoredUpdated

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 22 APPLICATION COVER LETTER Introduction Development Conclusion Targeted letter

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 23 ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS Online applications Cyber interviewing

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 24 LESSON 9-4 LESSON 9-4 Securing a Job Goals Describe activities involved in the interview process. Compare factors to consider when accepting a job offer. Identify attitudes and actions for success on the job.

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 25 Key Terms employment interview mentor exit interview

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 26 THE INTERVIEW PROCESS Before the interview During the interview After the interview

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 27 BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW Plan your questions Sample questions What training opportunities are available to employees? What qualities do your most successful employees possess? What new opportunities are your company considering in the next few years?

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 28 BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW Things to remember Be on time for the appointment. Go alone to the interview. Dress properly (continued)

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 29 DURING THE INTERVIEW Answer each question completely Avoid talking too much Make good eye contact Stay calm Thank the interviewer

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 30 COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Education and Training What qualifies you for this job? Why are you interested in this company? What activities have helped you to expand your interests and knowledge?

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 31 COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Work and Other Experience In what situations have you done your best work? Describe the supervisors who motivated you most. Which of your past accomplishments are you most proud of? Describe people with whom you have found it difficult to work? (continued)

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 32 COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Personal Qualities What are your major strengths and weaknesses? What have you done to overcome these? What do you plan to be doing five or ten years from now? Which individuals have had the greatest influence on you? (continued)

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 33 AFTER THE INTERVIEW Send a follow-up letter Evaluate your interview performance Be patient

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 34 JOB OFFER COMPARISON Salary and financial factors Organizational environment

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 35 ON THE JOB RELATIONSHIPS Job success strategies Ask questions Avoid complaining Honor the time for breaks Consider your appearance Be on time Be friendly with everyone Show you are dependable Follow the rules

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 36 MENTOR Experienced employee “career coach”

Introduction to Business © Thomson South-Western Chapter 9 Slide 37 LEAVING A JOB Give notice Letter Date Complete current projects Participate in exit interview Thank coworkers