CHAPTER 9Career Planning and Development

9-1 Career Opportunities

Goals Describe the steps in the career

planning process Identify the main sources of career

information Discuss career fields with the most

growth potential

The Career Planning Process Step 1: Personal Assessment

Step 2: Employment Market Analysis

Step 3: Application Process

The Career Planning Process Step 4: Interview Process

Step 5: Employment Acceptance

Step 6: Career Development & Advancement

The Career Planning Process Your Study of Careers

Career Training

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Occupation –

Career –

Career Planning –

Career Information Sources Print and Media Sources

Online Sources

Business Contacts

Career Information Sources Information Interview:

How did you get your current job? In what ways do you find your work most

satisfying? What are you r main frustrations?

What tasks and activities are required in your work?

What are the most important qualifications for working in this field?

What advice would you give a young person who is thinking about this type of work?

Growth Career Areas

Geographic Influences Mobility –

Locational unemployment –

Economic and Industry Trends demand Changing New

9-2 Planning Your Career

Goals: Describe factors of a personal

assessment for career planning Discuss methods for obtaining career

experience Identify information sources for available

jobs

Personal Assessment

Interests –

Values –

Talent –

Ability –

Employment Experience

Work-Study Programs

Part-Time Employment

Employment Experience

Volunteer Activities

School Activities

Sources of Available Jobs

The Media

Personal Contacts

Sources of Available Jobs

Business Contacts

Career Fairs

Government Employment Offices

9-3 Applying for Employment Goals:

Prepare an application form and a resume

Identify the parts of an application cover letter

Discuss the online application process

Application Activities

Personal Data Sheet – A summary of your important job-related information Education Work Experience References

Application Form – Asks for information related to employment (sample page 216) Name Address Social Security Number Education Work experience Job applying for

Application Activities

Resume – Provides information about you to potential employers (sample page 217)

Application Activities

Career Portfolio – Provides tangible evidence of your ability and skills

Application Cover Letter

Introduction

Development

Conclusion

Targeted Letter

Online Application Process Online Applications

Cyber Interviewing

9.4 Securing a Job

Goals Describe activities involved in the

interview process. Compare factors to consider when

accepting a job offer. Identify attitudes and actions for success

on the job.

The Interview Process

Before You Interview Research the prospective employer Prepare questions to ask Prepare answers Rehearse with a friend Dress appropriately Arrive 10 minutes early Make a good 1st impression

The Interview Process

During the Interview

After the Interview

Job Offers – What to Assess Salary and Financial Factors

Organizational Environment

Positive On-the-Job Behavior Job Success Strategies

Ask Avoid Honor Consider Be Be Show Follow

On-the-Job Behavior

Leaving a Job

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