Lesson 1.1 Considering Careers DISCUSS CAREER AND JOB TRENDS, AND DESCRIBE SOURCES OF JOB INFORMATION. COMPLETE A JOB ANALYSIS, LISTING THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FEATURES OF POTENTIAL CAREER CHOICES.

Choices after HS Military Community Colleges University Specialty Schools

Careers of the Future Driven by Technology/Information ◦Primary function is to collect, use & store info Early 1900’s Farming was Dominant Career ◦Now Farming Represents <3% ◦See an Increase in Professional (Doctor, Lawyer, Accountant) and Service (Dental Hygienist, Retail Sales) Careers ◦Service Industry is Fastest Growing

Researching Careers Publications found On-Line and in Libraries Three Government Sources ◦Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) ◦Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) ◦Monthly Labor Review ◦Websites are Found in Book To Research a Business/Corporation ◦Standard & Poor’s Register of Corporations

Entrepreneurship Start your own business ◦Initial Investment Buy a franchise ◦McDonalds ◦Starbucks

Job Analysis Positive Features Salary Benefits (medical, time off, retirement) Opportunity for promotion Negative Features Employee expenses Work characteristics Cost of training/education needed

Lesson 1.2 The Challenge of Change DESCRIBE THE TECHNIQUES FOR COPING WITH CHANGE. EXPLAIN CHANGING CAREER PATTERNS IN A WORLD ECONOMY AND THE NEED FOR JOB NETWORKING.

Coping with Change Read widely Be a lifetime learner Take classes ◦Upgrading – Taking Classes to Gain Skill for Advancement ◦Technical Courses are Often Available at CC ◦Retraining – Learning a New Skill to Maintain Employability ◦Advanced degrees – Degree Beyond BA/BS

Paying for College Financial Aid Scholarships Grants Work-study Savings ◦529 Plans

Complete a Self-Assessment College placement center Search On-Line ◦“Career Self-Assessment” Self-assessment inventory

Note Break! Self-Assessment Checklist STRENGTHSWEAKNESSESACTION PLAN Education Experience Aptitudes and Abilities Personality

Changing Career Opportunities Long-term planning A world economy Networking ◦Linkin – social networks

Pick a Career Job Duties Salary Daily Routine Benefits Continued Education Change 10 jobs in their career