Career Orientation 2 nd Edition Unit 3: Planning a Career Objective 1 Trends in Career Opportunities Slower growth More diversity Labor force will become older Higher growth for service-producers Replacements account of 3/5 of openings Fastest-growing occupations are in computer technology and health care Education is essential Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. -President John F. Kennedy Did You Know? In 1900, less than 14 percent of all Americans graduated from high school. By 1999, that figure had increased to 83 percent. Words You Should Know: Entrepreneur assuming the risk as an individual of owning and operating a business to earn money and make a profit Private sector working in a company or organization that focuses on making a profit Public sector working in a local, state, or national government organization Objective 3 Steps in Identifying Careers 1. Define needs and wants 2. Identify possible careers 3. Gather career information 4. Evaluate your choices 5. Choose a career path 6. Design a plan 7. Be flexible 8. Continue to evaluate Did You Know? What do Walt Disney, Charles Lindbergh, William Faulkner, and Bing Crosby have in common? They were all postal workers. Disney was a substitute carrier; Lindbergh was a contract airmail pilot; novelist Faulkner was a Postmaster; and singer and actor Crosby was a clerk. Objective 4 Career Information Sources Career consultants Counselors Educational institutions Employers Internet Personal contacts Professional societies, journals Libraries, career centers, guidance offices Trade associations, magazines Objective 5 Career Clusters Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Business, Management, & Administration Objective 5 Career Clusters cont. Education & Training Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Objective 5 Career Clusters cont. Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, & Security Manufacturing Objective 5 Career Clusters cont. Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Objective 6 Success as an Entrepreneur Adaptable/Committed Competitive Creative Drive/sense of urgency/ achievement-oriented Farsighted/aware Honest Leadership ability Realistic Responsible Self-confident Self-control/emotional stability Personal characteristics: Objective 6 Success as an Entrepreneur Basic skills Business education/ skills or experience Communication skills Decision-making skills Hiring skills Interpersonal/social skills Management/supervisory skills or experience Organizing skills Planning skills Related work experience Other Skills and Experience: Did You Know? At the turn of the 20 th century, about 38 percent of the labor force worked on farms. By the end of the century, that figure was less than 3 percent. Career Tips for Teens Finish high school Plan your career Learn how to conduct a good job search Consider continuing your education Develop basic computer skills Career Tips for Teens Gain experience early Research career information Value your personal interest and abilities Keep learning Unit Review 1. What are the trends that relate to career opportunities? 2. Arrange the following steps in order: ___ Be flexible ___ Gather career information about each possible career ___ Choose a career path ___ Evaluate your choices ___ Define your future needs and wants ___ Design a plan to reach your goal ___ Identify possible careers that suit you ___ Continue to evaluate your career Unit Review 3. List six sources of career information. 4. What are 10 of the 16 career clusters? 5a. What are seven personal characteristics that are important for success as an entrepreneur? 5b. What are five skills and experiences that are important for success as an entrepreneur? Unit Review 6. Match the following terms with their definitions: public sector private sector entrepreneur A. Assuming the risk as an individual of owning and operating a business to earn money and make a profit B. Working in a local, state, or national government organization C. Working in a company or organization that focuses on making a profit Career Orientation 2 nd Edition Copyright 2007 Curriculum and Instructional Materials Center, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education