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1. Chapter 20 Developing a Career Plan pp. 318-331

2. Learning Objectives After completing this chapter, you’ll be able to: • Explain the difference between a career and a job. • Describe a personal inventory. continued

3. Learning Objectives After completing this chapter, you’ll be able to: • Name ways to find out about your career options. • List the things you can do to get prepared for a career.

4. Why It’s Important There’s no better time than the present to start planning a career. There are positive steps you can take toward reaching a career goal.

5. Key Words career career planning aptitudes skills career counselor networking profession continued

6. Key Words trade apprenticeship journeyworker internship shadowing career ladder entry-level job

7. Three Steps to Planning a Career The three steps to planning a career are: • Deciding what you want to do • Analyzing your job options • Researching a career

8. Deciding What You Want to Do A job is something you do to make money. A career is an occupation or field in which you work over a long period of time.

9. Deciding What You Want to Do Career planning consists of assessing your potential, analyzing your options, and preparing for the future.

10. Deciding What You Want to Do The first step in choosing a career is taking inventory of your interests, abilities, goals, and values. The second step is analyzing your job options, and the third step is researching a career.

11. Interests Many people’s hobbies, such as cooking, hiking, and writing stories, are their interests. Each one might suggest a possible occupation.

12. Interests Some questions to keep in mind when looking at specific occupations or careers are: • What tasks do people in the position typically perform? continued

13. Interests • What qualifications are necessary to secure the position? • Which skills do people in the position use? • What personal and physical characteristics are necessary? continued

14. Interests • Is any previous work experience required or preferred? • What are the wage levels for the position? • What is the outlook for this occupation?

15. Abilities Aptitudes are talents that come naturally. Skills are abilities developed through learning and experience.

16. Figure 20.1 MAJOR TYPES OF APTITUDES These aptitudes are used to a certain degree in every job, but some aptitudes are especially important in particular jobs. What aptitude does a person have who listens well to others and can work well with a variety of people?

17. A Home Run Career Decision Steve Sclafani dreamed of a career in major league baseball. As a star second baseman at the University of Pennsylvania, he thought he might have a shot. The pro scouts thought otherwise. continued

18. A Home Run Career Decision Instead, Steve founded Baseball Factory, which specializes in getting high school players onto college teams. It does it by holding “showcase” games so talented high school players can perform for college coaches. continued

19. Analyze How did Sclafani morph his talents into a business? continued

20. Goals and Values When you choose a career, it’s important to consider whether it will give you the satisfaction that you want.

21. Goals and Values The occupations that you choose should relate to what you value or think is important for your life.

22. Graphic Organizer Graphic Organizer Career Planning Consider • Values • Goals • Interests • Responsibilities • Skills and aptitudes • Education, training, and experience Analyze Your Options Research Careers

23. Fast Review • What is the difference between a job and a career? • What is the difference between an aptitude and a skill?

24. Analyzing Your Job Options Before deciding on a career, you need to find out where the jobs are and how to find them.

25. The Job Market The job market changes along with changes in population, technology, and other factors.

26. The Job Market As a result of the boom in computer technology, there is a great demand for computer experts.

27. The Job Market As the population increases, there will be an increased demand for workers in construction and engineering. Health care is expected to be one of the biggest areas of growth.

28. Sources of Career Information Career information is plentiful and simple to use if you know how to find it.

29. Asking Career Counselors A career counselor is a person trained to provide information and guidance on choosing a career. A career counselor can help you learn more about your interests and abilities.

30. Asking Career Counselors Your teachers might be able to suggest careers that would use the abilities and interests you have shown in class.

31. Networking Networking consists of meeting and talking to people in different occupations to find out what they do and make connections.

32. Researching Careers You can find information about careers at your school library or public library. The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) describes more than 300 occupations.

33. Researching Careers The Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance describes over 1,500 jobs including educational requirements, employment outlook, and opportunities for experience.

34. Researching Careers A simple way to learn what the market is for certain types of occupations is by looking in the want ads of a newspaper.

35. Researching Careers Business magazines and journals are a good source of information on changing job trends.

36. Researching Careers You can find a lot of information on the Internet by checking out the Bureau of Labor Statistics or job Web sites such as www.monster.com.

37. Researching Careers For other sources of information, you can attend career days and job fairs that might be held at a local school or community center.

38. Figure 20.2 JOB SEARCH METHODS Most job searchers don’t find employment with just traditional search methods. What percentage of people answered want ads?

39. Fast Review • Name some areas where there’s expected to be an increased demand for workers. • What are sources you can use to research careers?

40. Researching a Career The more skills you acquire, the better your chances of having the career you want and the more money you’re likely to make.

41. Education Most jobs today require at least a high school education. To pursue a career, you’ll probably need some form of advanced education.

42. Education A profession is a field that requires a high level of education, such as law, medicine, or architecture.

43. Education A trade is a field that requires a high level of manual or technical skill, such as carpentry, mechanics, or computer programming.

44. Education To pursue a profession, you have to study at a college or university for several years and get an advanced degree.

45. Education If you want to learn a skill, you can go to a trade, technical, or vocational school.

46. Education Most schools offer students some form of financial aid, or money to help you pay for your education.

47. Experience In planning for a career, gaining experience is as important as getting an education.

48. Apprenticeship An apprenticeship consists of learning a trade by working under the guidance of a skilled worker, such as a chef, a plumber, or an electrician.

49. Apprenticeship Many apprenticeship programs are available through labor unions and trade schools.

50. Apprenticeship An apprenticeship can last from two to five years. As an apprentice’s skills increase, so does the pay.