1. Preparing for a Career… Just in case …!
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Preparing for a Career…
Just in case …!

2. Self-Assessment
The first step in preparing for your career is to conduct a personal self assessment

3. Self-Assessment
Self-discovery is the on-going process of analyzing who YOU are. Questions to ask yourself:
Who am I and what do I love to do? Can these interests be found in occupations?
What are my special talents and skills? What abilities do I have? Which ones seem easily attainable when I try to learn them?

4. Self-Assessment
What types of work environments appeal to me? Do I prefer to work outdoors, indoors, with a team or independently?
What motivates me? What is it inside of me that is the reason and purpose of my career and my life roles?
Where do I fit in this world? What types of products and/or services do people need that also match with who I am?

5. Self Assessment
Assessing your personality and personal qualities will help you know which occupations will challenge you to grow and develop and create new possibilities for you in the future.

6. Choosing A Career
Once you have completed your self-assessment and determined your talents and abilities you are now ready to choose a career.

7. Cornerstones of Career Choices
High Five Principles
Know yourself, believe in yourself and follow your heart
Focus on the journey, not the destination
Be a good traveler
Access your allies and be a good ally. You are not alone
Change is constant and brings with it new opportunities
Learning is life-long. Learning opens the doors to future opportunities

8. Steps to Choosing Your Career
Know Yourself – what makes you unique and what do you have to offer a business, organization, agency or society?

9. Steps to Choosing Your Career 1. Know Yourself
what do you like to do?
what skills do you have or wish to develop?
what is important for you to accomplish in your career and lifetime?
what in your personal style, temperament, or characteristics may determine a good fit for you?

10. Steps to Choosing Your Career
Explore Different Careers – what occupational pathways are available at this time or are projected to have a high demand in the future?

11. Steps to Choosing Your Career 2. Explore Different Careers
Investigate all possible occupations by:
Attending career fairs at your school or in your community
Ask everyone what they do, then ask yourself if that work is of interest to you
Research occupations on the Internet, in career centers, and libraries. See what the outlook is for occupations. Notice the trends and what training is needed to enter the field

12. Steps to Choosing Your Career
Job Search – apply to training programs, internships and apprenticeships directed toward occupations of your choosing and begin your job search strategy.

13. Steps to Choosing Your Career 3. Job Search
Job search skills include:
Networking to learn where opportunities are available
Writing effective resumes and cover letters that get results
Accurately completing job applications
Practicing interviewing techniques with confidence and determination

14. Steps to Choosing Your Career
Points to remember:
- The key to self-discovery is learning how to build and maintain a positive self-image
Career exploration involves understanding the relationship between work and society.
Job search strategies involve learning how to find work and finding the education needed to be considered for specific occupations.

15. Steps to Choosing Your Career
Remember
Today’s and tomorrow’s workers need to participate in life long learning to continue to be employed.

16. Choosing an Occupation
Once you have completed your self-assessment you must choose an occupation that will fit your personality, needs and desires.
The people, data, things or ideas method is one way of classifying occupations.
People and careers often fall into more than one category. You are probably suited for two or three of the categories.

17. Occupations - People
Working for the betterment of others and/or society. This includes teachers, social workers, child-care workers and law enforcement agents.

18. Occupations - Data
Working with numbers, information processing, policies and procedures. This includes accountants, computer scientists and customer service representatives.

19. Occupations - Things
Working with tools, equipment and machines. This includes chefs, hair stylists, carpenters and heavy equipment operators

20. Occupations - Ideas
Working with concepts, themes or inventions. This includes musicians, writers, composers, artists, photographers and other artistic careers.

21. The Holland Code
The Holland Code was developed by Dr. John Holland and is widely used by career counselors and individuals. The theory explores six distinct personality types and six distinct work environments that relate to those personality types. As we review the descriptions on the following slides see which types best describes you.

22. Self-Assessment – Holland Code
Realistic (R)
Realistic People like to work with machines, and often with their hands to build things. Their skills include having mechanical know-how and/or stamina to work outdoors, and the ability to operate machinery. They are often practical, love nature and are good problem solvers. They like working with things and tools in occupations such as carpenter, air traffic controller, paramedic or cook.

23. Self-Assessment – Holland Code
Realistic (R)
Questions to ask yourself
Do I like to work outdoors?
Do I like to work on machinery/equipment?
Do I have mechanical abilities?
Am I skilled in carpentry or building things?
Am I considered a practical person?

24. Realistic Careers Cook Firefighter Roofer Automobile Mechanic
Carpenter
Emergency Medical Technician
Building Inspector
Machinist
Heavy Truck Driver
Paramedic

25. Self-Assessment – Holland Code
Investigative (I)
Investigative People like to explore ideas and analyze data. They have skills in math and science. Inquisitive, precise and sometimes abstract thinking are some characteristics of their personality. They usually like working with data and ideas in occupational fields such as medicine, computer programming and science technologies.

26. Self-Assessment – Holland Code
Investigative (I)
Questions to ask yourself
Do I like math and science classes?
Do I like to solve technical problems?
Do I have an interest in medicine?
Am I competent with computer applications or programming?
Am I inquisitive and curious by nature?

27. Investigative Careers
Audiologist
Computer Programmer
Physician
Physician’s Assistant
Pharmacist
Chemist
Architect
Geoscientist
Veterinarian
Industrial Manager

28. Self-Assessment – Holland Code Conventional (C)
Conventional People like an organized and detail-oriented work place. They are often skilled in finance, mathematics, and keyboarding and see themselves as conforming, organized and practical. They like working with data in occupations such as accountant, bank teller, computer support specialist or administrative assistant.

29. Self-Assessment – Holland Code
Conventional (C)
Questions to ask yourself
Do I like working with numbers or data?
Do I like word processing or data input?
Am I accurate with numbers, data and information?
Do I like to reconcile bank statements?
Do I have the ability to handle details?

30. Conventional Careers Accountant Customer Support Insurance Underwriter
Bank Teller
Medical Records Technician
Administrative Assistant
Legal Secretary
Computer Support
Library Technician
Office Clerk

31. Self-Assessment – Holland Code
Artistic (A)
Artistic People like to create, sing, dance or write and prefer an unstructured work environment. They have skills in music, art, and/or communication. They value aesthetic qualities and are more likely to relate by indirect means through their medium. They like working with ideas in occupations such as musician, designer, or architect.

32. Self-Assessment – Holland Code
Artistic (A)
Questions to Ask yourself
Do I like music, drama or art classes?
Do I like writing stories or poems?
Can I play a musical instrument?
Am I a talented actor?
Am I a creative person?

33. Artistic Careers Commercial Artist Reporter Singer Graphic Designer
Actor
Musician
Book Editor
Floral Designer
Author
Animator

34. Self-Assessment – Holland Code
Enterprising (E)
Enterprising People like to persuade and influence others in areas of business or politics. They perceive themselves as popular, self-confident and social. They are skilled in public speaking and leadership. Enterprising types like working with people and data in occupations like dispatcher, interpreter/translator, or attorney.

35. Self-Assessment – Holland Code
Enterprising (E)
Questions to ask yourself
Do I like competition or challenges?
Do I like to influence others?
Do I have the ability to sell products or services?
Do I motivate others?
Am I results oriented?

36. Enterprising Careers Travel Agent Real Estate Sales Agent
Sales Manager
911 Dispatcher
Interpreter/Translator
Farm manager
Financial Manager
Lawyer
Construction Manager
Cosmetologist

37. Self-Assessment – Holland Code
Social (S)
Social People enjoy helping others and the community. They have skills in teaching, counseling and getting along with others, and are sensitive to others’ needs. They are cheerful, scholarly, and verbally oriented. They like working with people in occupations such as teacher, religious education director, or police officer.

38. Self-Assessment – Holland Code
Social (S)
Questions to ask yourself
Do I like to teach children or adults?
Do I like to help others solve problems?
Do I like to care for sick people?
Am I interested in community service?
Am I an understanding and sympathetic person?

39. Social Careers Nursing Aide Coach Physical Therapist Teacher Counselor
Aerobics Instructor
Police Officer
Religious Education Director

40. The Holland Code
You may find that you fit more than one personality type. Choose the personality type that defines you the best. Then choose which would be second most like you and then the third. Take the first letter of each category to form your Holland Code.

41. Your Holland Code Which personality type defines you best?
Realistic (R)
Investigative (I)
Conventional (C)
Artistic (A)
Enterprising (E)
Social (S)
Write the letters in the spaces below:
________ ________ ________

42. Career Exploration
Once you have identified occupations that may fit your characteristics, abilities and personality, it is now time to explore the possibilities.
Gather information about many occupations.
Compare your interests, skills, personality and values with those occupations that interest you.
Consider work-based learning or volunteering to gain some knowledge about your top career options.

43. Career Exploration
Job Shadowing programs usually involve going to work for one or several days with someone whose career interests you. You can observe tasks and skills required for the job, experience the work environment, and interact with people who currently work in your potential career field.

44. Career Exploration
Internships usually last for a couple of weeks to several months. You not only observe individuals in your career field of interest, but also get a chance to perform some of the job tasks and duties. Internships incorporate mentoring by an experienced career professional who can support your career decisions and goals. Internships can be paid or unpaid.

45. Career Exploration
Cooperative Education and School-Based Enterprises can easily become part of your high school and/or college program by integrating academics and vocational curricula and providing work-related experiences often at an employer’s job site.

46. Career Exploration
Youth Apprenticeship is an employer-school partnership, which offers high school students a combination of academic instruction, structured vocational training and paid work experience, usually lasting one to two years.

47. Career Exploration
Volunteering is an excellent way to learn about a career possibility while developing new work skills, or applying existing skills. Volunteer opportunities are available everywhere—schools, businesses, hospitals, government agencies, and community and non-profit organizations.

48. Why should you participate in Work-Based Learning?
Career Exploration
Why should you participate in Work-Based Learning?
Participating in work-based learning opportunities like these will give you the edge when applying for your first job. Not only will you gain valuable work experience, but work-based learning also offers a world of networking opportunities—the best way to meet potential employers and other people who can provide job referrals.

49. Learn More to Earn More
The fastest-growing and highest paying jobs usually require some kind of post-secondary education or skills training for entry and additional training throughout your career. Recent trends also suggest a connection between your level of education and your earning power.

50. Learn More to Earn More
Pay can also vary widely between and within occupations. The chart shows the median salary you can expect to earn based on your education and gender. The key is to decide what you want to do, and then get the education or training that will best prepare for that type of work. Proper planning makes reaching your goals much easier.

52. Career Clusters
The federal government groups occupations which are similar in nature together into career clusters. This information is located in the Standard Occupational Classification system.
The occupations given after the career clusters are but a few of the many and varied employment opportunities available.

53. Management Occupations
Career Clusters
Management Occupations
This cluster includes top-level managers and middle managers. Top-level managers are concerned with policy making, planning, staffing, directing and/or controlling activities that are common to many organizations. Middle managers plan, organize, staff or direct activities at an operational level. People in these occupations usually have interests and skills in “people” and “data.” Many have leadership qualities and possess a high degree of creative thinking, decision making and problem solving abilities.

54. Management Occupations
Administrative Services Managers
Advertising & Promotions Managers
Computer & Information Systems Managers
Construction Managers
Education Administrators, Elementary & Secondary
Financial Managers
Food Service Managers
Marketing Managers
Medical & Health Service Managers
Property & Real Estate Managers
Public Relations Managers
Sales Managers

55. Business & Financial Occupations
Career Clusters
Business & Financial Occupations
This cluster includes occupations primarily pertaining to planning, organizing and controlling specialized operational functions. People in these occupations generally have interests and skills in “data” and “people”. They usually have good analytical, problem-solving and/or good interpersonal skills. Their work may include examining, analyzing, reviewing, purchasing, enforcing and/or personnel responsibilities.

56. Business & Financial Occupations
Accountants & Auditors
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, & Investigators
Compliance Officers & Inspectors
Cost Estimators
Employment, Recruitment & Placement Specialists
Loan Officers
Management Analysts
Personal Financial Advisors
Purchasing Agents, except wholesale, retail & farm

57. Computer & Mathematical Occupations
Career Clusters
Computer & Mathematical Occupations
This cluster includes occupations pertaining to the application of math and/or computer science in research, development and related activities. People in these occupations generally have interests in “data” and “ideas.” They are creative thinkers who apply mathematical principles to solve problems and research new ideas. Their responsibilities require them to organize, maintain and evaluate information.

58. Computer & Mathematical Occupations
Computer Programmers
Computer Software Engineers
Computer Support Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts
Database Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Network Systems Analysts

59. Architecture & Engineering Occupations
Career Clusters
Architecture & Engineering Occupations
This cluster includes occupations pertaining to the design and construction of buildings, equipment, highways, roads, utilization of land and processing systems. They often have interests and skills in “data,” “ideas,” and/or “things.” People in these occupations use technical skills to perform their responsibilities and have high aptitudes in mathematics, creative thinking and problem solving.

60. Life, Physical & Social Science Occupations
Career Clusters
Life, Physical & Social Science Occupations
This cluster includes occupations pertaining to research and application of scientific knowledge to specific problems and situations. People in these occupations generally have interests and skills in “ideas.” They usually have good research and problem solving skills, and do well in one or more scientific subjects.

61. Life, Physical & Social Science Occupations
Biological Technicians
Chemists
Environmental Scientists & Specialists
Forest & Conservation Technicians
Geoscientists
Market Research Analysts
Medical Scientists
Psychologists

62. Community, Social Service & Legal Occupations
Career Clusters
Community, Social Service & Legal Occupations
This cluster includes occupations pertaining to the needs of people and their communities, families, and spiritual development. They usually have interests and skills primarily in “people” to resolve personal and societal issues. People in these occupations value helping others and have high interpersonal skills including working with cultural diversity. They are creative thinkers, problem solvers and are good listeners.

63. Community, Social Service & Legal Occupations
Clergy
Educational, Vocational, School Counselors
Lawyers
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Rehabilitation Counselors
Religious Activities and Education Directors
Social and Human Service Assistants
Social Workers, Child, Family and School
Social Workers, Medical and Public Health

64. Education, Training & Library Occupations
Career Clusters
Education, Training & Library Occupations
This cluster includes occupations that involve direct contact with individuals to provide for their education and training. People in these occupations generally have interests and skills in “people” and value helping others to learn and develop. Their skills include speaking, listening, teaching and serving others. They demonstrate a high level of social skills.

65. Education, Training & Library Occupations
Adult Literacy, Remedial Education & GED Teachers
College and University Teachers
School Teachers – Pre-School, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary, Special Education
Librarians
Library Technicians
Self-Enrichment Teachers
Teacher Assistants
Vocational Education Teachers & Instructors

66. Career Clusters Art, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media
Includes occupations pertaining to the creating and performing of artistic works in various forms. People in these occupations usually have interests and skills in “ideas” and “people” and some in “data” and/or “things.” Many value creativity and independence. They are skilled in creative thinking and are very expressive in nature. Many have aptitudes in writing, presenting ideas, information and public speaking.

67. Art, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media Occupations
Graphic Designers
Multi-Media Artists & Animators
Musicians & Singers
News Analysts, Reporters & Correspondents
Producers & Directors
Public Relations Specialists
Writers & Authors
Actors
Artists
Athletes & Sports Competitors
Audio & Video Equipment Technicians
Coaches and Scouts
Editors
Film & Video Editors
Floral Designers

68. Career Clusters Health Care Practitioners & Technical Occupations
Includes occupations dealing with the prevention and diagnosis of human and animal ailments and prescribes medical and surgical treatments. People in these occupations often have interests and skills in “people” and “data” and value helping others in a medical setting. They have aptitudes in acquiring and evaluating information and also must interpret and communicate information effectively to others. Good problem solving and decision skills are also necessary.

69. Health Care Practitioners & Technical Occupations
Audiologists (Hearing Disorders)
Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Dental Hygienists
Dietetic Technicians
Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics
Licensed Practical Nurses
Medical/Clinical Lab Technicians
Medical/Clinical Lab Technologists
Medical Record/Health Technicians
Occupational Therapists
Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians

70. Health Care Practitioners & Technical Occupations Continued
Physical Therapists
Physician Assistants
Physicians, Family & General Practitioners
Radiologic Technologists & Technicians
Recreation Therapists
Registered Nurses
Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapy Technicians
Speech-Language Pathologists
Surgical Technologists
Veterinarians

71. Career Cluster Health Care Support Occupations
Occupations pertaining to providing health services to assist medical practitioners and technicians. People in these occupations have interests and skills primarily in “people” and “data” and value helping others in a medical setting. They usually have good communication and interpersonal skills.

72. Health Care Support Occupations
Dental Assistants
Home Health Aides
Medical Assistants

73. Career Management YOU are in charge of your life and your career.
And as YOUR manager, you should
Plan for a lifetime of change in the workforce
Plan for changes in your personal career goals

74. Career Management requires YOU to:
Learn how to adjust, resolve and seize the challenges and opportunities that await you in our dynamic and changing global workplace
Manage YOUR life, take risks, learn new skills and adapt to new work environments, occupational demands and technological advances

75. Just in Case…
Basketball does not work out there are many occupations that will provide you with a sense of accomplishment.

76. Just in Case…
You can plan for success which will support you for a life time.

77. Just in case…
You become something more than a former athlete and basketball player.

78. Just in Case…
You can be successful in something other than sports.

79. Just in case…
You can build a future for yourself, a future that no one can take away.

80. Just in case…
Basketball doesn’t last forever.

81. reference
Career Choices of North Carolina published by the North Carolina State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee
Cape Fear Workforce Development Board
Craig Umstead - Chairman