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THE JOB AHEAD

Understand the importance of work histories, stable jobs, school records, and career skills in shaping your career. Adapt to changes and develop the necessary skills for a successful future.

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THE JOB AHEAD

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  1. Chapter 2 THE JOB AHEAD Chapter 2

  2. Lesson 2.1 WHAT IS A WORK HISTORY? Work history = all of the jobs that one holds during the course of a working lifetime. Chapter 2

  3. Lesson 2.1 DIFFERENT PURPOSES OF JOBS • Learn occupational skills • Earn money for college • Gain experience in order to qualify, or meet the preliminary requirements, for a better job Chapter 2

  4. Lesson 2.1 SAMPLE WORK HISTORIES • Example 1—Terry • Example 2— Maria • Example 3— Cindy • Example 4— Ricardo Chapter 2

  5. Lesson 2.2 WORK HISTORIESAND STABLE JOBS • Stable job = • is one that you consider to be permanent and that may last several years. • Self-direction = • means setting goals and taking steps to get there. • Promotion = • means advancement to a higher-level job or position. Chapter 2

  6. Lesson 2.2 STABLE JOBSADAPT TO CHANGE • Changing world = • Some industries and occupations become obsolete, or no longer used, as new ones are created. • During your work life, you will probably have to adjust to great changes due to technology. • Successful people = • are generally able to anticipate and adapt to change. Chapter 2

  7. Lesson 2.3 SCHOOL AS A WORKPLACE • School record = • a list of everything you have done during your school years, including grades, attendance, discipline record and activities. • Prospective employers will look at your school record for clues as to what kind of an employee you might be. • Now is the time to change habits and attitudes that may hold you back in the workplace. Chapter 2

  8. Lesson 2.3 SHAPING YOUR CAREER SKILLS • Career skills = • are aptitudes and abilities you will need to develop in order to succeed in your chosen career. • Your career skills are: • List 3. Chapter 2

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