Chapter 1 Self Awareness: WHO AM I? Chapter 1 Self Awareness: WHO AM I? Personal Interest

Your Interests and Values 2 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Discover Identify personal interest Link your interests with various careers continued

Your Interests and Values 3 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Why It’s Important Your interests are at the heart of who you are and will help lead you to careers that are right for you.

Your Interests and Values 4 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Key Terms interests technology interest inventory values work values economic values

Your Interests and Values 5 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Word Wall agenda confidence behavior objective goal teamwork workforce

Your Interests and Values 6 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Your interests are your favorite activities. Discovering Your Interests

Your Interests and Values 7 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Ask yourself these questions as you explore your interests: How do I like to spend my free time? What am I curious about? What do I find fascinating? Discovering Your Interests

Your Interests and Values 8 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Discovering Your Interests Trying New Things

Your Interests and Values 9 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Discovering Your Interests Career Interest Inventory

Your Interests and Values 10 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Matching Interests and Careers An interest inventory is a checklist that points to your strongest interests. It is also a way of exploring careers.

Your Interests and Values 11 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Matching Interests and Careers There are no right or wrong answers when you take an interest inventory.

Your Interests and Values 12 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Where Do Your Interests Lead? Activity: Make a list of your interests. You may begin to see patterns.

Your Interests and Values 13 Chapter 1 Self Awareness People, Information, or Technology Do many of your interests fall into one of these categories? PeopleInformation Technology

Your Interests and Values 14 Chapter 1 Self Awareness People, Information, or Technology The people category describes activities involving people. The information category has to do with using ideas, facts, words, and figures. The technology category involves working with things such as tools, machines, and other equipment.

Your Interests and Values 15 Chapter 1 Self Awareness People, Information, or Technology Technology is the practical use of scientific knowledge to get things done.

Your Interests and Values 16 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Why is it a good idea to think about your interests when making career choices? Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q Q continued

Your Interests and Values 17 Chapter 1 Self Awareness You should think about your interests when you make your career choice so that you will enjoy what you do and stay interested in your career. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking A A continued

Your Interests and Values 18 Chapter 1 Self Awareness How do you develop interests? Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q Q continued

Your Interests and Values 19 Chapter 1 Self Awareness People develop new interests as they are exposed to new cultures, experiences, and people. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking A A continued

Your Interests and Values 20 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Attitude Counts What Is Attitude? Describe your Attitude? What Is Attitude? Describe your Attitude?

Your Interests and Values 21 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Attitude Counts What Is Attitude? A. Attitude is a general outlook on life. A positive attitude makes life enjoyable. What Is Attitude? A. Attitude is a general outlook on life. A positive attitude makes life enjoyable.

Your Interests and Values 22 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Attitude Counts Attitude Is? Expectations (desired results) Perception (defining what’s happening) Thoughts (happy of negative) Feelings Energy Action (positive, neutral, or negative) Attitude Is? Expectations (desired results) Perception (defining what’s happening) Thoughts (happy of negative) Feelings Energy Action (positive, neutral, or negative)

Your Interests and Values 23 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Attitude Counts How does “Attitude” Impact Career Choices? Positive Attitudes-lead to better jobs, achievement of goals, etc. Negative Attitudes- cause failure, loss of jobs, relationship problems, etc. Neutral Attitudes-miss opportunities, fail to develop new skills, etc. How does “Attitude” Impact Career Choices? Positive Attitudes-lead to better jobs, achievement of goals, etc. Negative Attitudes- cause failure, loss of jobs, relationship problems, etc. Neutral Attitudes-miss opportunities, fail to develop new skills, etc.

End of Chapter 1 Self Awareness End of Chapter 1 Self Awareness Lesson 1.1 Your Interests and Values Lesson 1.1 Your Interests and Values