Career Planning

1. Career Planning Mike Walker UNIV1011: University Success November 15, 2007

2. Peer Activity for end of this class For end of class, each of you will Introduce yourself & your �type� Indicate the broad career clusters which were identified for you by Type Focus Career Answer the following questions: Were your previous career choices identified? Was there a career path identified that you never thought of before that interested or excited you? From your perspective, What was the most satisfying job or volunteer position that you have had to date? If there was nothing in my way, my dream job would be�

3. Overview of this Lecture Career planning resources at Nipissing U. Career resource people Career resource materials Personal career planning & resources Learning/personality style and career planning Self-evaluation/discovery activities TypeFocus Career and others More Internet resources

4. Our Textbook Chapter 11: Managing Career & Money Employability Skills 2000+Conference Board of Canada

5. Nipissing University Career Resources

6. Nipissing Career Resource People Personal and Career Counselling Dan Pletzer - 4493 - danp@nipissingu.ca Angela Cupido - 4554 - angelac@nipissingu.ca ????? - 4399 - ?????@nipissingu.ca General Info or Appointments, Sheril � 4362 Placement Officer Lianne Gagne - 4491 - lianneg@nipissingu.ca Placement secretary - 4507 Student Positions including NipWorks B.Ed. Employment Workshops, Board Info

7. Nipissing Career Online Resources Career Counselling - Services www.nipissingu.ca/studentaffairs/career_counselling.asp FAQs � frequently asked questions www.nipissingu.ca/studentaffairs/career_counselling_faq.asp Links www.nipissingu.ca/studentaffairs/career_counselling_links.asp What can I do with a major in�.? www.nipissingu.ca/studentaffairs/career_counselling_major.asp

8. Career Express Drop-In Student Affairs Office � A201 Drop In hours: Every Tuesday & Wednesday 3:00 to 4:30 PM Get to meet with a career counsellor for a brief consult Follow up with more time & activity if necessary

9. Nipissing UniversityCareer Seminars for 2007 - 2008 �for more information ask in the Student Affairs Office - A201

10. Career Week WorkshopsNovember 12 � 16, 2007 & February 11 � 15, 2008 Resume Writing What Can I Do with My Degree in�? Organizing Your Job Search Portfolio Preparation Effective Interview Skills School to Work Transition Please register with any of the secretaries in Student Affairs, A201 for these seminars Phone: 474-3461 ext 4507 Email: placement@nipissingu.ca

11. Job Fair 2008February 27, 2008 Annual Nipissing University/Canadore College joint initiative Students have the opportunity to meet participating employers, and to obtain up to date information about careers and future job prospects For more information, please contact the Placement Office at (705) 474-3450, ext. 4507 or placement@nipissingu.ca

12. Graduation & Employment Rates:Nipissing University 2005

13. Graduation & Employment RatesNipissing University 2006

14. Don�t forget about your professors . . . their resources can be limitless!

15. More Nipissing Resource Materials Library/Paper Resources

16. National Occupational Classification & Career http://www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/

17. National Occupational Classification Since its introduction in 1992, the National Occupational Classification system continues to be the authoritative resource on occupational information in Canada. The NOC is used daily by thousands of people to understand the jobs found throughout Canada's labour market.

18. National Occupational Classification Management Occupations (Bank of Montreal, The Prudential�) Business, Finance and Administration (Bell Canada, Treasury Board of Canada�) Natural and Applied Sciences and Related (Careers in Mathematical Sciences, Ontario Hydro�) Health (Careers in Pharmacy, Massage Therapy�)

19. National Occupational Classification continued . . . Social Sciences, Education, Government Science and Religion (Canadian Armed Forces, OPP Application Package, The Foreign Service�) Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport (Publishing Careers and Professional Development, YMCA�) Sales and Service (Bell Telecommunications, SunLife, Met Life�)

20. National Occupational Classification continued . . . Trades, Transportation and Equipment Operators and Related (Canadian Trucking HR Council, The Future is Yours to Build�) Primary Industry (Essential Careers in Agriculture and Food) Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities (Canada Packers Inc., etc.)

21. Career Planning & Development Career Magazines (usually in Student Affairs) Career Options Career World Realm jobpostings Graduate Studies GradSource � The Magazine for Graduate Studies

22. Career Planning & Development � moving to library General Career Planning Resources (Accounting to Zoology, Career Research Guide, Computer Studies�) General Career Planning for Teachers (The ABC's of Surviving Your First Weeks in the Classroom, Faculty of Education Workshop�)

23. Job Search Skills� moving to library Resume Writing Resources (The Damn Good Resume Guide, The Resume Guide, Electronic Resume Revolution...) Interview Preparation Resources (How to Turn an Interview Into a Job, Preparing for the Interview�) General Job Search Resources (21 Steps to a Better Job, Career Directions, How to Get a Job, Using the Internet�)

24. Employment/Placement� moving to library Contact Resource (Government of Canada Phone Directory, Social Services Directory, Who's Who in Canadian Placement�) International Employment Resources (International Exchange Programs, Working and Living Overseas�)

25. Employment/Placement cont.� moving to library International Employment for Teachers (International School Services, KOM-International Education Consultants�) Schools and School Boards Resources (Ontario Public School Teacher's Federation, Ontario Boards Surveying Hiring Information, Directory of Education Schools and Boards�)

26. Professional Training& Certification Programs � moving to library Correspondence Programs (Directory of Distance Education Courses, Independent Learning Centre, UCAN�) Specific Post Secondary Studies (Addiction Research, Arts (fine & creative), Business Schools, CMA, CA, CGA, Law, Medicine, Real Estate�)

27. Graduate & Professional School Entrance Examinations & Testing � moving to library Professional Graduate School Admission Testing (Dental Aptitude Test, Guides for GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT tests�)

28. Information about SpecificProfessional Programs Law�Schools and the LSAT: Law School Admission Test http://admin.acadiau.ca/counsel/careers/law.html � Graduate�Schools and GRE Information: Graduate Record Exam http://admin.acadiau.ca/counsel/EDstudy/grad.html � Medical�Schools and the MCAT: Medical College Admission Test http://admin.acadiau.ca/counsel/careers/medicine.html�

29. Information about SpecificProfessional Programs Admission to MBA Programs: Graduate Management Admission Test http://admin.acadiau.ca/counsel/careers/BusAdmin.html Educational Resource Links: Preparation and Review Links Online (for graduate exams)���������� Graduate School and Professional Resources Online����������� http://admin.acadiau.ca/counsel/careers/index.html

30. Publications and Journals & University Calendars - library Sources, Job Mart Newspaper, University Affairs, Communication Briefings, The Chronicle Canadian Universities by Province International Universities (Most universities in the U.K., various universities in France, Germany, Australia, United States, etc.)

31. Your Career Learning Styles & Careers and Personal Career Planning Resources

32. Personality Spectrum & Work

33. Thinker You work best when assigned projects which require analytical thinking and problem-solving. You are inspired by futuristic ideas and potentials. You need the freedom to go beyond the established rules. You feel appreciate when praised for your ingenuity. You dislike repetitive tasks.

34. Organizer You enjoy work that requires detailed planning and follow-through. You prefer to have tasks defined in clear and concrete terms. You need a well structured, stable environment, free from abrupt changes. You feel appreciated when you are praised for neatness, organization, and efficiency. You like frequent feedback so you know you are on the right track.

35. Giver You function best in a warm, harmonious working environment with the possibility of interacting with openness and honesty. You prefer to avoid conflict and hostility. You thrive when your creative approach to your work is appreciated and praised.

36. Adventurer You function best in a work environment that is action-packed with a hands-on approach. You appreciate the opportunity to be skillful and adventurous, and to use your natural ability as a negotiator. You like freedom on the job so you can perform in nontraditional ways and in your own style. Keeping a good sense of humor and avoiding boredom on the job is important to you. You feel appreciated when your performance and skills are acknowledged.

37. For more on Personality Spectrum in the working world� see Table 11.3 on p. 330 in text. Strengths on the job Challenges on the job Look for jobs/careers that feature�

38. Multiple Intelligences & Career Exploration Multiple Intelligences: It�s not about how smart we are; it�s about how we are smart!

39. Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner Linguistic Math/Logical Spatial Kinesthetic Musical Interpersonal Intrapersonal Naturalist Interest may = Aptitude, Strength & Preference vs Disinterest may = Ineptitude, Weakness & Prejudice

40. Verbal � Linguistic Intelligence is the capacity to effectively employ words, either orally (e.g., politician, public speaker, storyteller, talk show host) or in writing (e.g., journalist, playwright, poet, editor).

41. Some Linguistic OccupationsSource Online: www.igs.net/~cmorris/smo_comments.html archivist/ librarian/ curator/ historian attorney/ legal assistant author/ novelist/ poet/ playwright call center operator comedian/ storyteller copywriter/ technical writer/ editor/ proofreader English teacher/ teacher interpreter/ translator journalist/ reporter philosopher politician/ orator psychotherapist radio/ television announcer/ talk-show host sales person secretary/ typist social scientist speech pathologist/ speech therapist tour guide/ travel counselor

42. Logical � Mathematical Intelligence is the capacity to effectively employ numbers (e.g., mathematician, statistician, tax accountant) and to reason soundly (e.g., computer programmer, logician, scientist).

43. Some Logical/Math Occupations Source Online: www.igs.net/~cmorris/smo_comments.html accountant/ auditor/ banker/ bookkeeper/ tax accountant analyst/ economist astronomer biologist/ chemist/ microbiologist chess player computer analyst / programmer / systems analyst database administrator/ programmer engineer/ physicist/ mathematician inventor/ mechanic/ mechanical engineer investment broker/ stockbroker/ financial service lawyer/ para-legal secretary logician/ statistician physician/ pharmacist researcher/ scientist science teacher

44. Visual � Spatial Intelligence is the capacity to perceive the visual-spatial world accurately (e.g., guide, hunter, scout) and to perform transformations upon those perceptions (e.g. artist, engineer, surgeon, interior decorator, cabinet maker).

45. Some Spatial Occupations Source Online: www.igs.net/~cmorris/smo_comments.html architect/ builder/ drafting technician/ mould designer/ engineer artist/ painter/ sculptor/ craftsperson art teacher/ therapist carpenter/ mechanic cartographer/ surveyor computer-aided designer / computer programmer/ web developer dentist/ surgeon geographer/ urban planner hairstylist/ makeup artist interior decorator / set designer inventor/ machinist landscape architect / designer navigator/ outdoor guide/ ranger/ pilot/ scout/ tour guide photographer/ film director/ editor seamstress/ tailor/ fashion designer

46. Bodily � Kinesthetic Intelligence is the capacity to use your complete body in expressing ideas and feelings (e.g., actor, athlete, dancer, mime), including the facility to use your hand's to create or transform things (e.g., artistic painter, mechanic, sculptor, surgeon).

47. Some Kinesthetic Occupations Source Online: www.igs.net/~cmorris/smo_comments.html acrobat/ juggler/ clown/ magician actor/ actress/ mime/ model/ drama coach aerobics instructor architect artist/ painter/ sculptor athlete/ gymnast carpenter/ construction worker/ welder choreographer/ dancer coach/ phys ed teacher craftsperson/ jeweler engineer equestrian/ jockey ergonomist factory worker farmer/ forest ranger instrumental musician inventor/ mechanic massage/ physiotherapist recreational worker stunt people swimming instructor surgeon transport driver

48. Musical � Rhythmic Intelligence is the capacity with musical forms to perceive (e.g., music lover), discriminate and judge (e.g., music critic), transform (e.g., composer), and express (instrument player/performer).

49. Some Musical Occupations Source Online: www.igs.net/~cmorris/smo_comments.html audio-video technician choir or choral director choreographer conductor composer critic dancer disc or video jockey early childhood educator instrument maker / repairer / salesperson / technician music copyist /critic / teacher / therapist musician/ singer musical arranger / performer musician piano tuner promoter recording engineer / technician song writer sound engineer teacher

50. Interpersonal Intelligence is the capacity to quickly grasp and evaluate the moods, intentions, motivations, and feelings of other people. the capacity to act upon what one grasps and evaluates (e.g. teacher, salesperson, psychologist, politician).

51. Some Interpersonal OccupationsSource Online: www.igs.net/~cmorris/smo_comments.html administrator bartender businessperson child care worker coach community organizer counselor consultant day care worker homemaker manager mediator police officer politician personnel officer psychotherapist public relations consultant/officer/person/promoter receptionist/ secretary recreation assistant religious leader salesperson school principal/ teacher social director/ leader/worker travel agent/ counselor waiter/ waitress

52. Intrapersonal Intelligence is the capacity to make discriminations among one's own inner feelings, eventually to label these feelings, and to symbolize these feelings. the capacity to understand yourself and to subsequently act adaptively (e.g. introspective novelist or poet, religious professional, "rugged individualist").

53. Some Intrapersonal Occupations Source Online: www.igs.net/~cmorris/smo_comments.html actor artist clergy coach computer games developer consultant counselor writer entrepreneur home support aide mediator minister nurse personnel officer philosopher police officer politician psychiatrist/psychologist researcher social director / worker sociologist therapist wellness instructor

54. Naturalist Intelligence is the capacity to identify and classify patterns in nature. the capacity to interact with our surroundings and the role each of our surroundings play in our daily lives. Those who are sensitive to changes (for example) in weather patterns or are good at distinguishing nuances among large numbers of similar objects.

55. Some Naturalist OccupationsSource Online: www.igs.net/~cmorris/smo_comments.html anthropologist astronomer biologist botanist chef climatologist conservationist dog groomer ecologist environmental scientist farmer / forester gardener geologist landscape architect / artist / gardener meteorologist oceanographer paleontologist park ranger scout veterinarian wildlife illustrator zoologist

56. For more on Multiple Intelligence and Careers� see Table 3.5 on p. 81 in text. Consider majoring in� Think about an Internship at� Look into a career as�

57. Our Career Activity� TypeFocus� Career Based on Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator On line and interactive Work with a Career Counsellor See a career counsellor for follow-up and further tools Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator Strong Interest Inventory

58. TypeFocus� Careers

59. Other Self-Evaluation Resources

60. Other Online & Interactive Resources Career Cruising 2000 Online and interactive Interactive CD Work with a Career Counsellor e-Choices Online career planning tool Work with a Career Counsellor

61. Career Cruising 2000 ?

62. Mike recommends . . . Canada Prospects 2007 - 2008 http://www.careerccc.org/canadaprospects/ on-line version of Canada Prospects publication filled with useful information, profiles, interviews, quizzes, labour market information...

63. More Self-Evaluation Resources The Career Key,�North Carolina State University, career planning quiz: http://www.careerkey.org/english/ jobboom.com Top 100 http://www.jobboom.com/conseils/top100A.html site sponsored by HRDC features Top 100 Internet Sites for Learning & Employment

64. Mike recommends . . . University of Waterloo Career Development eManual http://www.cdm.uwaterloo.ca/ career search including self-assessments, information on decision making, occupational research, employer contacts, resumes, interviewing techniques, with the end result being the "job"

65. Mike recommends . . . Career Gateways (newer version seems slow) http://www.careergateways.org/cg/index.htm a wealth of information about conditions in the labour market and its changing needs, includes information on labour market trends, job classifications and their requirements, as well as job finding and career decision making skills Ontario Gov�t Resources (Ontario MTCU) http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/students/

66. Mike recommends . . . National Graduate Register is Now WorkopolisCampus.com http://campus.workopolis.com/ Post-secondary graduates can post resumes on-line, view company profiles and get valuable work search tips. All of our NipWorks and students job postings are now posted on Workopolis

67. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml a quick path to job listings, work search help, resume writing and workplace information (Search the page) Includes Work Search Assistance & Training and Careers Learning and Training Resources Career Planning Tools and Resources Self-Assessment/Aptitude Testing Entrepreneurship Resources Additional Resources

68. HRDC � Job Futures/Essential Skills Job Futures - http://jobfutures.ca/ Essential Skills for Life Learning & Work http://srv108.services.gc.ca/english/general/home_e.shtml Reading Text Continuous Learning Document Use Working with Others Writing Numeracy (Math) Thinking Skills Oral Communication Computer Use

69. JobFutures Info Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers(NOC 4142) - At a Glance

70. JobFutures Info Nursing Supervisors and Registered Nurses (NOC 315) - At a Glance 

71. JobFutures Info Police Officers (Except Commissioned) (NOC 6261) - At a Glance 

72. JobFutures Info Occupations in Food & Beverage Service (NOC 645) - At a Glance 

73. JobFutures Info Plumbers, Pipefitters and Gas Fitters (NOC 725) - At a Glance

74. Quick Link Summary � Web Resources for Career Planning Canada Prospects 2007 - 2008 http://www.careerccc.org/canadaprospects/ University of Waterloo Career Manual http://www.cdm.uwaterloo.ca/ Career Gateways (newer version seems slow) http://careergateways.org/cg/index.htm Human Resources Development Canada http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/menu/jobs.shtml Job Futures http://jobfutures.ca/ Essential Skills for Life Learning and Work http://srv108.services.gc.ca/english/general/home_e.shtml

75. Peer Activity for Careers Introduce yourself & your �type� Indicate the broad career clusters which were identified for you by Type Focus Career Answer the following questions: Were your previous career choices identified? Was there a career path identified that you never thought of before that interested or excited you? From your perspective, What was the most satisfying job or volunteer position that you have had to date? If there was nothing in my way, my dream job would be�

76. Next Week Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination Review Chapter 1 and read Chapter 12 "Creating Your Life," from our textbook, Keys to Success. Complete the Wheel of Life on page 55 of your textbook: How well does your wheel roll? What do you need to do to achieve balance? How can you do this? Complete the Locus of Control inventory: http://www.mcgrawhill.ca/college/feldmanPower/ch01/locus.mhtml or http://www.dushkin.com/connectext/psy/ch11/survey11.mhtml