2. Career Planning BY: Megan Crane

3. Overview of Career Planning

4. How to get started  Explore careers  Check with your guidance counselor.  Profile yourself  Get a career test

5. Develop a plan  Assess your interests.  Thank about what kind of training and/or education you will need.

6. What Employers look for  Communication Skills  Honesty  Teamwork  Interpersonal skills  Motivation  Work ethic  Analytical skills  Flexibility  Computer skills  Organizational skills

7. What Employers want from a job candidates  Candidates who have excellent communication skills, good grooming habits and relevant work experience.  Be personal and can get along with their co-workers.

8. Mapping out your future 8 th and 9 th Grades Think about career possibilities and explore different occupations Think about career possibilities and explore different occupations Prepare academically for college or workforce. Prepare academically for college or workforce. Earn good grades. Earn good grades. Save money. Save money.

9. Mapping your Future Think about what type of education that you will need. Think about what type of education that you will need. Prepare for school entrance exams (SAT). Prepare for school entrance exams (SAT). 10 th 10 th Grade Grade

10. Junior Year Planning Tips  Gather information from schools.  Take the standardized test (SAT)

11. Grade 12 th Mapping Your Future  Apply to a school or a job.  Put together a resume

12. Resume Writing Web site on resume writing: Web site on resume writing:  JobWeb - Resumes & Interviews JobWeb - Resumes & Interviews JobWeb - Resumes & Interviews  A resume is a one page summary of your education, skills, accomplishments and experience.

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