1. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 1 Career Opportunities Planning Your Career Applying for a Job Job Interview 9 C H A P T E R Career Planning and Development

2. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 2 KEY TERMS Career- a lifelong occupation (a field of study). Example: Business, Medical, Etc.

3. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 3 CAREER PLANNING ●Studying careers ●Assessing yourself ●Making decisions

4. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 4 EDUCATION- Beyond High School ●Technical Schools- 1-2 years to get a certification (specialty school, Ex: UTI- mechanic school) ●Associates Degree- 2 year degree at a community college or university ●Bachelor’s Degree- 4 year degree at a university (undergrad degree) *most common degree ●Master’s Degree- Bachelor’s plus 2-3 years (graduate program) ●Doctorate Degree- (Phd) Master’s plus 2 years, highest professional degree

5. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 5 THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS ●Step 1: Personal Assessment ●Determine interests and values ●Identify talents and abilities ●Step 2: Employment Market Analysis ●Geographic influences ●Business and economic trends (continued on the next slide)

6. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 6 THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS ●Step 3: Application Process ●Application form ●Resume and cover letter ●Step 4: Interview Process ●Prepare for interview ●Follow-up activities (continued on the next slide)

7. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 7 THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS ●Step 5: Employment Acceptance ●Salary and financial factors ●Organizational environment ●Step 6: Career Development and Advancement ●Practice career success behaviors ●Develop strong work relationships

8. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 8 CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES ●Print and media sources ●Online sources ●Informational interviews ●Business contacts

9. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 9 INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW- To gather information about a particular job in a specific field. ●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?

10. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 10 GROWTH CAREER AREAS To evaluate if your industry or job will be in a growing market (will there be more or less jobs in my specific field in a certain area) ●Geographic influences ●Economic and industry trends

11. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 11 Checkpoint ●What factors affect the career areas that will be in demand in the future? ●Future employment opportunities are influenced by geography and economic trends. ●Consumer demand, changing demographics, and new technology all affect employment trends.

12. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 12 PERSONAL ASSESSMENT ●Interests- What type of job/career am I interested in. ●Values- What do I value most in a job (Example: Helping others, money, location of job, etc.) ●Talents and abilities- What are my skills, what am I capable of doing well.

13. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 13 Checkpoint ●What is the difference between an interest and a talent? ●One might have several areas of interest; talents, however, are inborn abilities that can assist in narrowing career interests.

14. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 14 Work-study programs Part-time employment Volunteer activities School activities ●Work-study programs, part-time employment, volunteering, and school activities are each ways of gaining work experience. ●What are methods for obtaining employment experience?

15. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 15 SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS ●The media ●Personal contacts ●Business contacts ●Career fairs ●Government employment offices

16. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 PART 2 (Application/Interview) ●How to apply for a job and interviewing suggestions SLIDE 16

17. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 17 APPLICATION FORM ●Your first job task ●Follow instructions ●Paper forms ●Online applications

18. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 18 RESUME- a professional document that highlights your abilities, skill, education, and experience. ●Personal information ●Career objective ●Education ●Experience ●Career-related honors and other activities

19. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 19 CAREER PORTFOLIO ●Resume, cover letter, and answers to sample interview questions ●Sample reports, presentation materials, and research findings from school projects ●Website 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

20. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 20 BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW ●Plan your questions ●Things to remember ●Be on time for the appointment ●Go alone to the interview ●Dress properly

21. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 21 DURING THE INTERVIEW ●Answer each question completely ●Avoid talking too much ●Make good eye contact ●Stay calm ●Thank the interviewer

22. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 22 COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS RELATED TO PERSONAL QUALITIES ●What are your major strengths and weaknesses? ●What have you done to overcome your weaknesses? ●What do you plan to be doing five or ten years from now? ●Which individuals have had the greatest influence on you?

23. © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Business, 8e C H A P T E R 9 SLIDE 23 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