Lesson 1 1 Considering Careers GOALS Discuss career

Lesson 1. 1 Considering Careers GOALS Discuss career and job trends, and describe sources of job information. Complete a job analysis, listing the positive and negative features of potential career choices.

Careers of the Future Driven by Technology/Information Primary function is to collect, use & store info Early 1900’s Farming was Dominant Career Now Farming Represents <3% See an Increase in Professional (Doctor, Lawyer, Accountant) and Service (Dental Hygienist, Retail Sales) Careers Service Industry is Fastest Growing

Researching Careers Publications found On-Line and in Libraries Three Government Sources Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) Monthly Labor Review Websites are Found in Book To Research a Business/Corporation Standard & Poor’s Register of Corporations

Entrepreneurship Start your own business Buy a franchise

Job Analysis Positive Features Salary Benefits Opportunity for promotion Negative Features Employee expenses Work characteristics

Lesson 1. 2 The Challenge of Change GOALS Describe the techniques for coping with change. Explain changing career patterns in a world economy and the need for job networking.

Coping with Change Read widely Be a lifetime learner Take classes Upgrading – Taking Classes to Gain Skill for Advancement Technical Courses are Often Available at CC Retraining – Learning a New Skill to Maintain Employability Advanced degrees – Degree Beyond BA/BS

Complete a Self. Assessment College placement center Search On-Line “Career Self-Assessment” Self-assessment inventory

Self-Assessment Checklist STRENGTHS Education Experience Aptitudes and Abilities Appearance WEAKNESSES ACTION PLAN

Changing Career Opportunities Long-term planning A world economy Networking