1. Chapter © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning Planning Your Career 2.1 2.1Finding the Right Career Fit 2.2 2.2Finding Career Opportunities 2

2. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 2 Chapter 2 Lesson 2.1 Finding the Right Career Fit GOALS List reasons why people work. Discuss factors that affect career choices. Identify and describe good career planning techniques.

3. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 3 Chapter 2 Why People Work Needs, wants, and goals Sense of purpose Sense of identity—of who they are and how they fit in

4. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 4 Chapter 2 Factors Affecting Career Choice Values and lifestyle Aptitudes and interests Personal qualities

5. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 5 Chapter 2 Values and Lifestyle Values are the ideals in life that are important to you. Lifestyle is the way people choose to live their lives, based on the values they have chosen.

6. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 6 Chapter 2 Aptitudes and Interests An aptitude is a natural physical or mental ability that allows you to do certain tasks well. Interests are the things you like to do.

7. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 7 Chapter 2 Personal Qualities Your personality is made up of the many individual qualities that make you unique. Personal qualities include such things as your intelligence, creativity, sense of humor, and general attitude.

8. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 8 Chapter 2 Career Planning Important task Consider the total time spent working

9. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 9 Chapter 2 Types of Work Activities Analyzing and recording Creating and designing Following directions Helping others Indoor work Managing people and resources Manual work Outdoor work Physically active work Physically inactive work Presenting or speaking Repetitive tasks Self-motivated work Thinking and problem solving Variety of tasks Working alone Working on a computer Working with machines

10. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 10 Chapter 2 Personal Qualities 1.I am ambitious and willing to work hard to reach my goals. 2.I prefer a low-stress work environment. 3.I am happiest working alone. 4.I enjoy working with a group to achieve goals. 5.I am friendly and outgoing. 6.I am shy, and meeting new people is difficult for me. 7.I like to lead group activities. 8.I am more of a follower than a leader.

11. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 11 Chapter 2 Personal Qualities 9.I am a high-energy person who must be constantly on the move. 10.I enjoy sitting quietly and reading for long periods of time. 11.I like my activities to vary a lot. 12.I am most comfortable when I follow a regular routine. 13.I like to be in a setting where I can help others. 14.I like working in a setting where I can meet personal goals. (continued)

12. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 12 Chapter 2 Steps in Career Planning Self-analysis Research Plan of action Re-evaluation

13. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 13 Chapter 2 The Importance of Goals A goal is a desired end toward which efforts are directed. Goals provide a sense of direction and purpose in life. There are three types of goals: Short-term goals are one you expect to reach in a few days or weeks. Intermediate goals are those you wish to accomplish in the next few months or years. Long-term goals are those you wish to achieve in five to ten years or longer.

14. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 14 Chapter 2 GOALS CHECKLIST Week of ____________ Accomplished Short-term goals (today/this week): 1. Buy birthday gift for mom _______________ 2. Get haircut (Saturday) _______________ 3. See counselor about chemistry class _______________ Intermediate goals (next month/year) 1. Get a C or better in Chemistry _______________ 2. Prepare for SAT (test in May) _______________ 3. Finish term report (due December 14) _______________ Long-term goals (future) 1. Graduate from college _______________ 2. Buy a car _______________ 3. Get a full-time job _______________ Goals Checklist Short-term Intermediate Long-term

15. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 15 Chapter 2 The Role of Experience Experience is the knowledge and skills acquired from working in a career field. Lack of experience may mean a lower salary.

16. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 16 Chapter 2 Lesson 2.2 Finding Career Opportunities GOALS List sources of job opportunity information. Itemize job search techniques and design a plan to get the job you want.

17. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 17 Chapter 2 Sources of Job Opportunity Information Word of mouth from personal contacts School counseling and placement services Periodicals, books, and other publications Public and private employment agencies Newspaper, business telephone directory, and private job listings The Internet

18. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 18 Chapter 2 Contacts A contact is a member of your network. Many job openings are never advertised. Contacts can provide you with inside information on job openings.

19. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 19 Chapter 2 Job Shadowing Job shadowing is spending a morning or afternoon with a worker in the type of job that interests you. You can see how activities are performed in a typical day firsthand. Job shadowing can give you an inside track on finding out about future job openings.

20. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 20 Chapter 2 School Counseling and Placement Services Assist students in making career choices Guide students as they prepare for careers Help students get part- or full-time work Cooperative education is a program where students attend classes part of the day and then go to a job that provides supervised field experience.

21. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 21 Chapter 2 Public and Private Employment Agencies Employment agency Employment agencies help job seekers find a job for which they are qualified. They also help employers locate the best applicants for job openings. Headhunter A headhunter is a type of employment agency that seeks out highly qualified people to fill important positions for an employer.

22. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 22 Chapter 2 Public and Private Employment Agencies State employment office Temporary agency A temporary agency, commonly referred to as a “temp agency,” provides part- or full-time temporary job placement. (continued)

23. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 23 Chapter 2 Newspaper, Yellow Pages, and Private Job Listings Help wanted ads Unsolicited letter of application Job opening announcements

24. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 24 Chapter 2 Online Job Information Online career and employment sites Newspaper web sites Company web sites Professional association web sites

25. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 25 Chapter 2 Job Search Techniques A careful search can land you a job you will enjoy for many years. Your work history is a record of the jobs you have held and how long you stayed with each employer. Employers will evaluate your work history when you apply for a job. Take time to do what is necessary to find the job that is the right fit for you.

26. © 2010 South-Western, Cengage Learning SLIDE 26 Chapter 2 Finding the Right Job Get organized. Make a plan. Follow up. Don’t give up.