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How to choose a career

How to choose a career. Ms. Perez. Bell ringer. Could a job turn into a career? Could a job be used as a stepping point to a career?. Job Vs. Career. JOB : Set of tasks you accomplish as you work. One does not intend to stay employed in this field. CAREER:

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How to choose a career

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  1. How to choose a career Ms. Perez

  2. Bell ringer • Could a job turn into a career? • Could a job be used as a stepping point to a career?

  3. Job Vs. Career • JOB: • Set of tasks you accomplish as you work. • One does not intend to stay employed in this field. • CAREER: • This is an occupation to which you made a long term commitment

  4. Factors Affecting Career Choice • Values and Lifestyle • Aptitudes and Interests • Personal Qualities and Traits

  5. Steps in Career Planning • Self-Analysis • Research • Plan of Action • Reevaluation • The Importance of Goals • Making the Right Choices

  6. Why do people work? • To meet their needs, wants, and goals. • To gain a sense of identity--who they are.

  7. Where to find jobs? • School Counseling and Placement Services. • Periodicals, Books, and other Publications. • Monthly labor reviews • Public and Private Employment Agencies. • Newspaper, Yellow Pages, and Private Job Listings • Internet • Linkedin, Monster.com, indeed.com • Statistical Handbook of Working America - Forecasts future job prospects - which jobs are growing and which are declining • The Federal Government Official Job Site: http://www.usajobs.gov/

  8. Job Search Techniques • Get Organized • Make a Plan • Follow Through • Don’t Give Up!!

  9. The economy today…. • Harder to find a job now-but slowly but surely GETTING BETTER  • http://msn.careerbuilder.com/msn/video.aspx?msnbeta=true&from=gallery_en-us&videoid=da3b4ff3-7756-4fbe-9426-6fd33948622a

  10. Derived Demand • Jobs derived from the demands of consumers for goods and services - Jobs come into existence and go out.

  11. What are some past jobs that are no longer jobs due to technology? • Outsourcing?

  12. Types of Unemployment • Seasonal – seasonal jobs, construction. • Cyclical – down turn in business results in layoffs and bankrupt companies. • Structural – change the job description as a result of technology. • Frictional – persons who quit their job or are in search of a new job or career

  13. Article Review • Some of you KNOW what you want to do-congrats! I am going to ask you to read an article about how to get hired • Some of you do not know what you are going to do-I am going to ask you to read the article how to decide on a career • Raise your hand if you know what you want to do • Raise your hand if you DON’T know what you want to do

  14. Who read…. • How to decide on a career field • How to triple your chances of getting a job • Steps in choosing a career • What hiring managers want to see • Group/partner and explain your article

  15. 25 Goals Assignment • Please complete the 25 goals assignment • Due Friday

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