1. Chapter 2 2 Getting to Know Yourself SECTION OPENER / CLOSER INSERT BOOK COVER ART You and the World of Work

2. Earn moneySelf-expression Social satisfactionPositive feeling Contribution to health Prestige Personal development Why People Work What do you feel is the most important reason? What do you feel is the least important reason ?

3. A job is work that people do for pay. A career is a series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience. Experience working at different jobs can help you decide on a career path. Jobs vs Careers

4. Many people work at several jobs during their careers. According to current estimates by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American will have more than eight jobs by the age of 32. Jobs and Careers

5. Your lifestyle is the way you use your time, energy, and resources. Why is it important to determine the type of lifestyle you would like to have in the future? Your work can determine how much… time you have to spend with friends and family money you have to pursue your favorite activities. lifestyle

6. For example you have 2 job opportunities. One is located in Downtown Chicago the other in a small town in the suburbs. How is your lifestyle affected by each one? How you use your energy LIFESTYLE How you use your resources How you use your time lifestyle

7. Questions to answer about your future lifestyle Where do you want to live? live—in a house or in an apartment? In a city or in the country?Where do you want to live? live—in a house or in an apartment? In a city or in the country? Do you want a job that allows you to travel?Do you want a job that allows you to travel? Do you hope to marry and have children?Do you hope to marry and have children? What do you want to accomplish in life?What do you want to accomplish in life? How would you like to spend your free time?How would you like to spend your free time? Do you want a high income or just enough money to be comfortable?Do you want a high income or just enough money to be comfortable? lifestyle

8. What kind of work will you do? Aptitude is a person’s potential for learning a certain skill. Ability is a skill a person has already developed. Personality the combination of your attitudes, behaviors, and characteristics. Assessments

9. Learning styles are the different ways that people naturally think and learn.Learning styles are the different ways that people naturally think and learn. Use your interests and talents, such as drawing, being organized, solving math problems, or dancing, to choose a career you will be happy with.Use your interests and talents, such as drawing, being organized, solving math problems, or dancing, to choose a career you will be happy with. Think of jobs that might suit your skills and interests, aptitude, personality, learning style… Assessments

10. Comprehension 1.Give an example of one job that a high school graduate with each of the following interests might do: math, music, computers. 2.Describe a situation that might cause a person to change his or her main reason for working. 3.Why is it a bad idea to choose a job just because it pays well? SECTION 1.1 REVIEW Key Concept Checkpoint

11. Graphic Organizer 1.2 Chapter 1 You and the World of WorkSucceeding in the World of Work The Changing Workplace Technology Workplace Trends Increased Competition for Jobs Global Economy

12. An economy is how a group produces, distributes, and consumes its goods and services. The Global Economy & the Job Market The global economy is the worldwide linkage of national economies. It has a direct impact on the job market.It has a direct impact on the job market. It creates stiff competition for businesses.It creates stiff competition for businesses. The Global Economy & the Job Market

13. Impact on Today’s Workers Employers will need employees with a variety of transferable skills, such as basic skills, thinking skills, and personal qualities. Transferable skills

14. Today’s Workplace Trends that you’ll probably encounter in the workplace include… Today’s Workplace Trends that you’ll probably encounter in the workplace include… Teams is an organized group that sets goals, makes decisions, and implements actions within a company. Team workers collaborate on projects rather than doing what a manager tells them to do. Trends

15. Outsourcing is a practice in which businesses hire other companies or individuals to produce their services or goods.is a practice in which businesses hire other companies or individuals to produce their services or goods.Telecommuting is performing a job at home using technology, especially computers, fax machines, and telephones.is performing a job at home using technology, especially computers, fax machines, and telephones. Trends cont.

16. Job Outlook Before deciding on a career, it’s important to consider the job outlook. The job outlook is the number of jobs there are likely to be in the future.

17. Comprehension 1.How does the global economy affect the job market? 2.Choose a career you’re interested in, and describe how technology may affect it. 3.Which do you consider more important in choosing a career—following your own interests or following the job outlook? Why? 4.Why do some employers consider personal qualities more important than experience or special skills ? SECTION 1.2 REVIEW Key Concept Checkpoint

18. Graphic Organizer 2.1 Chapter 2 Getting to Know YourselfSucceeding in the World of Work Step 1: Define your needs. Step 2: Analyze your personal resources. Step 3: Identify your career choices. Step 4: Gather info Research your career choices. Step 5: Evaluate your career choices. Step 6: Make your decision. Step 7:Plan how to reach your goals. Using the Decision-Making Process

19. Graphic Organizer 2.2 Chapter 2 Getting to Know YourselfSucceeding in the World of Work Six General Values T N E M E V E H E A PI S NOETALR NOISAPMOC OURAG I N T O G O C R E I ESPONIBILTIYS SSH C

20. ETHICS in Action Calling in Sick You recently started a new job at an office supply store, and you cannot take any vacation time until you have been working there for three months. Before you got the job, you and your friends had planned a trip to the beach for tomorrow. continued

21. ETHICS in Action Calling in Sick You really want to go on the trip, and you have five sick days that can be used immediately. THINK ABOUT IT Should you call in sick and go to the beach? Why or why not?

22. Define clear goals. Stay informed of expectations and changes in the workplace. Expect the best from yourself and others. Keep an open mind so that you may learn from others. CAREER CHECKLIST When Entering The Workplace… continued

23. Maintain a positive outlook. Learn from your mistakes. Take advantage of every opportunity to expand your horizons and job skills. CAREER CHECKLIST When Entering The Workplace…