Chapter 9 – Career Planning & Development

1. Chapter 9 – Career Planning & Development Business Essentials ~ Mrs. Wilson

2. Before Activity – Think-Pair-Share • Job Success Strategies • As you prepare for your first day of work, think of some actions you can take to have success on the job (p224).

3. This lesson presents an overview of career planning activities. 9-1 Career opportunities

4. The Career Planning Process • Occupation – a task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a good or service • Career – a goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or series of occupations • Career planning – the process of studying careers, assessing yourself in terms of careers, and making decisions about a future career • Your interests, values, talents, and abilities provide the basis for a career choice

5. The Career Planning Process • Step 1 – Personal Assessment • Determine interests and values • Identify talents and abilities • Step 2 – Employment Market Analysis • Geographic influences • Business & economic trends • Step 3 – Application Process • Application form • Resume & cover letter • Step 4 – Interview Process • Prepare for interview • Follow-up activities • Step 5 - Employment Acceptance • Salary & financial factors • Organizational environment • Step 6 – Career Development & Advancement • Practice career success behaviors • Develop strong work relationships The Career Planning Process:

6. The Career Planning Process • Your search for the right career could continue for a long time • In the years ahead, some of your values and goals will change • You will develop new interests and abilities • Too often, a career choice is not made until full-time work begins • This is too late, especially if certain training and education are required

7. The Career Planning Process • Making initial career decisions while you are in high school has many advantages: • In school, you have a lot of information readily on hand • Early career planning will help you choose the right courses • An early career decision can also encourage you to become involved with organizations like FBLA, YIG, FCCLA, etc.

8. Career Information Sources • Many information sources for career planning are easily available: • Career resource center at school • Print & media sources • OOH, Career World, newspaper want ads • Information interviews – a planned discussion with a worker who is willing to help you find out about the work that a person does, the preparation needed for that career, and the person’s feelings about the career • Business contacts

9. Growth Career Areas • The life work you choose could be affected by the careers available in a field • Future employment opportunities are influenced by geography and business trends • Mobility – the willingness of a person to move where jobs are located

10. While studying this lesson, students will consider various personal factors, career experience, and information sources about jobs. 9-2 Planning your career

11. Personal Assessment • How can you make sure you select a job you will enjoy and that fits your life situation? • Your career planning activities should start with a self-assessment of your interests, values, and abilities • These 3 areas will help you better understand the careers that will be the best for you • Interests – activities that give you satisfaction and that can provide a basis for your employment goals and possible career paths

12. Personal Assessment • Values – things that are important to you • Is it important for me to earn a lot of money? • Is it important for me to have an occupation that others think is important even if I do not really care for it? • Do I want an occupation that is very challenging and may require additional schooling? • Do I consider investing money in education or occupational training as important as spending for other things?

13. Personal Assessment • Talent – a natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things • Ability – the quality of being able to perform a mental or physical task • Which courses haven been the easiest for you? • Which courses have been the most difficult? • Abilities can be developed • If you are weak in a certain area, you may want to take courses that will improve that area • Employers continually report that writing, reading, and computing skills are very important!

14. Employment Experience • Most people have more career skills than they realize • Your involvement in a range of school and community activities provides the basis for employment experiences • Work-study programs • Co-op • Internships • Part-time employment • Volunteer activities • School activities

15. Sources of Available Jobs • Finding available positions is a common concern for job hunters • Several sources are often used to obtain leads: • The media • Personal contacts • Business contacts • Career fairs • Employment offices

16. This lesson introduces employment application forms, resumes, and cover letters. Applying for employment online is also addressed. 9-3 Applying for employment

17. Application Activities • An employer often has each applicant complete an application form – asks for information related to employment • The form gives the employer standard information about each job applicant • The form will likely ask for your name, address, ss#, education, work experience, the job for which you are applying for, and references • Follow directions carefully • Print answers neatly • Answer all questions completely

18. Application Activities • Resume – a tool that provides information about you to a potential employer • A resume usually includes the following sections: • Personal information • Career objective • Education • Experience • Career-related honors and other activities • Be sure your resume is presented in a professional manner – clean, organized, with NO errors!

19. Application Activities • Limit your resume to 1 page • Use a format that highlights how your skills will contribute to the company’s needs • Remember that resumes are usually skimmed quickly • Use action words that demonstrate what you have achieved; accomplished, developed, directed, edited, etc. • Be honest about your qualifications! • Have information on hand about your references (teachers, previous employers, supervisors, coworkers)

20. Application Activities • Career portfolio – provides tangible evidence of your ability and skills; shows initiative and uniqueness • A career portfolio may include the following: • 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 • News articles of community activities • Letters of recommendation

21. Application Cover Letter • Cover letter – expresses your interest in a specific job • Think of this as a sales letter for the purpose of obtaining an interview; should draw attention and interest in you! • A cover letter usually involves 3 main sections: • Introduction (p219) • Development • Conclusion

22. The interview process, factors to assess when accepting employment, and successful career attitudes provide the focus for this lesson. 9-4 securing a job

23. The Interview Process • Employment interview – a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job and the company • Prepare for an interview by obtaining more information about your prospective employer (search company website) and the job for which you are applying • Prepare questions to ask in the interview (p221) • Successful interviews require practice!

24. The Interview Process • Make a good first impression: • Arrive on time • Dress appropriately for the company and job • Go alone to the interview • Firm hand shake • Interviews may include situations or questions to determine how you react under pressure • Speak calmly and clearly • Try to show enthusiasm • Thank the interviewer for the opportunity

25. The Interview Process • Common interview questions: • What qualifies you for this job? • Why are you interested in this company? • Which of your past accomplishments are you most proud of? • Describe people with whom you have found it difficult to work. • What are your major strengths and weaknesses? • What do you plan to be doing 5 or 10 years from now? • Which individuals have had the greatest influence on you?

26. The Interview Process • Within a day or two after the interview, send a follow-up letter to express your appreciation for the opportunity to interview • Be patient after the interview – it make take several weeks for the company to complete all of its interviews and make its selection

27. Job Offers • Remember to consider several factors before accepting or declining the position: • Salary • Benefits offered • What kind of work environment is involved • Opportunities for training • Opportunities for advancement

28. On-The-Job Behavior • A positive attitude helps you learn and cooperate with others • Always think, speak, dress, and act in ways that project a positive image • Many successful people get assistance from a person with more experience • Mentor – an experienced employee who serves as counselor to a person with less experience

29. On-The-Job Behavior • As you prepare for your first day of work, remember the following: • Ask questions (p224) • Avoid complaining • Honor time for breaks • Consider your appearance • Be on time • Be friendly with everyone • Show you are dependable • Follow the rules

30. On-The-Job Behavior • When the time comes to leave a job, it is important to depart on good terms! • Give at least a two-week notice • Try to finish all of your current projects • If there is an exit interview – an interview in which your employer asks questions about your work, be constructive and cooperative • Let coworkers know that you appreciated the opportunity to work with them

31. On-The-Job Behavior • Don’t be this guy!!

32. After Activity – Exit Slip • List the main parts of a resume.