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Career Planning and Development
9-19-1 Career Opportunities
9-29-2 Planning Your Career
9-39-3 Applying for Employment
9-49-4 Securing a Job
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LESSON 9-1LESSON 9-1
Career Opportunities
Goals Describe the steps in the career
planning process. Identify the main sources of career
information. Discuss career fields with the most
growth potential.
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Key Terms
career informational interview mobility
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CAREER PLANNING
Your study of careers Career training
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THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Step 1:Step 1: Personal Assessment
Determine interests and values Identify talents and abilities
Step 2:Step 2: Employment Market Analysis Geographic influences Business and economic trends
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THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Step 3:Step 3: Application Process
Application form Resume and cover letter
Step 4:Step 4: Interview Process Prepare for interview Follow-up activities
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THE CAREER PLANNING PROCESS Step 5:Step 5: Employment Acceptance
Salary and financial factors Organizational environment
Step 6:Step 6: Career Development and Advancement Practice career success behaviors Develop strong work relationships
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List the steps in the career planning process.
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CAREER INFORMATION SOURCES Print and media sources Online sources Informational interviews Business contacts
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW How did you get your current job? In what ways do you find your work most satisfying?
What are your main frustrations? What tasks and activities are required in your work? What are the most important qualifications for
working in this field? What advice would you give a young person who is
thinking about this type of work?
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What are the main sources of career information?
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GROWTH CAREER AREAS
Geographic influences Economic and industry trends
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What factors affect the career areas that will be in demand in the future?
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LESSON 9-2LESSON 9-2
Planning Your Career
Goals Describe factors of a personal
assessment for career planning. Discuss methods for obtaining career
experience. Identify information sources for
available jobs.
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Key Terms
values talent ability
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PERSONAL ASSESSMENT
Interests Values Talents and abilities
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What is the difference between an interest and a talent?
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Work-study programs Part-time employment Volunteer activities School activities
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What are methods for obtaining employment experience?
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SOURCES OF AVAILABLE JOBS The media Personal contacts Business contacts Career fairs Employment agencies
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What are the main sources of information about available jobs?
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LESSON 9-3LESSON 9-3
Applying for Employment
Goals Prepare an application form and a
resume. Identify the parts of an application cover
letter. Discuss the online application process.
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Key Terms
application form resume career portfolio cover letter
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APPLICATION ACTIVITIES
Personal data sheet Application form Resume Career portfolio
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RESUME
Personal information Career objective Education Experience Career-related honors and other
activities
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CAREER PORTFOLIO
Resume, cover letter, and answers to sample interview questions
Sample reports, presentation materials, and research findings from school projects
Web site designs, creative works from school activities or previous employment such as ads, packages, and promotions
News articles of community activities or other experiences in which you have participated
Letters of recommendation
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ACTION VERBS FOR RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS
Accomplished Directed Organized
Achieved Edited Planned
Administered Facilitated Produced
Coordinated Implemented Researched
Created Initiated Supervised
Designed Managed Trained
Developed Monitored Updated
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What are the main sections of a resume?
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APPLICATION COVER LETTER Introduction Development Conclusion Targeted letter
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What is the purpose of a cover letter?
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ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS Online applications Cyber interviewing
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How is the Internet used in the job application process?
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LESSON 9-4LESSON 9-4
Securing a Job
Goals Describe activities involved in the
interview process. Compare factors to consider when
accepting a job offer. Identify attitudes and actions for
success on the job.
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Key Terms
employment interview- two way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job
Mentor- an experienced employee who serves as a counselor to a person with less experience
exit interview- employer asks questions about your work upon you leaving the company
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THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Before the interview During the interview After the interview
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BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW
Plan your questions Sample questions
What training opportunities are available to employees?
What qualities do your most successful employees possess?
What new opportunities are your company considering in the next few years?
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BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW
Things to remember Be on time for the appointment. Go alone to the interview. Dress properly
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DURING THE INTERVIEW
Answer each question completely Avoid talking too much Make good eye contact Stay calm Thank the interviewer
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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Education and Training
What qualifies you for this job? Why are you interested in this company? What activities have helped you to expand
your interests and knowledge?
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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Work and Other Experience
In what situations have you done your best work?
Describe the supervisors who motivated you most.
Which of your past accomplishments are you most proud of?
Describe people with whom you have found it difficult to work?
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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Personal Qualities
What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
What have you done to overcome these? What do you plan to be doing five or ten
years from now? Which individuals have had the greatest
influence on you?
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AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Send a follow-up letter Evaluate your interview performance Be patient
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What actions should be taken when preparing for an employment interview?
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JOB OFFER COMPARISON
Salary and financial factors Organizational environment
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Other than salary, what factors should a person consider when accepting a job?
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ON THE JOB RELATIONSHIPS Job success strategies
Ask questions Avoid complaining Honor the time for breaks Consider your appearance Be on time Be friendly with everyone Show you are dependable Follow the rules
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MENTOR
Experienced employee “career coach”
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LEAVING A JOB
Give notice Letter Date
Complete current projects Participate in exit interview Thank coworkers
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How does a mentor assist less experienced employees?