EXPLORING CAREER DECISIONS

All Learning Objectives and Standards

Created by David Burgest and students at Francis Bradley Middle SchoolIncluding- Will Washburn and Alexa MacLamroc

What are Interests? Hobbies, Activities, Subjects.

How is Attitude Characterized?

Positive, Negative.

Working With People!

Working with people involves working to benefit society.

Careers include: teacher, social worker, doctor coach, lawyer, policeman/fireman/EMT.

Working With Data!

Working with data involves working with information and numbers.

Careers include: accounting, researching, computer programming, etc.

Working With Things!

Working with things involve working with equipment, machines, and tools. Careers include: building, cooking, landscaping, and operating machines.

Working With Ideas!

Working with ideas involves working with concepts and idea pitches.

Careers include: acting, designing, organizing and writing.

What are Different Types of Values?

There are many different values. Here are some.

Relationships, Responsibilities, Achievements, Compassion, Recognition, And Courage.

What are Some Values That Can Guide Career Choices? Some values that can help you

choose your career are: Creativity, Independence, Recognition, Job security, And Variety.

Personality Types

Personality Types.

Self-Attributes According to Personality Types.

Realistic-nature-lover, athletic, mechanical, likes working with equipment.

Investigative- inquisitive, enjoys science & math, likes working with data.

Artistic- imaginative, expressive, innovative, likes working with ideas.

Social- outgoing, social, listener, likes working with people.

Enterpriser- enthusiastic, leader, persuasive, likes working with people.

Conventional- detailed, structured, record keeper, likes working with data.

Realistic

Realistic-nature-lover, athletic, mechanical, likes working with equipment.

Investigative

Investigative- inquisitive, enjoys science & math, likes working with data.

Artistic

Artistic- imaginative, expressive, innovative, likes working with ideas.

Social- outgoing, social, listener, likes working with people.

Enterpriser- enthusiastic, leader, persuasive, likes working with people.

Conventional- detailed, structured, record keeper, likes working with data.

Why is it important to consider personality when making career choices?

When careers are matched to personality, satisfaction is more likely.

Research shows that personality influences career choices.

Types of Work Types of work can be classified as: Job- work done for pay, Ex. Cleaning out

your parent’s garage for money. Occupation- set of related job skills and

experiences, Ex. cashier, flight attendant, waitress.

Career- a series of jobs held over a period of time in the same interest field. Ex. teacher, doctor, pharmacist.

Volunteer- work done for free for a good cause. Ex. Habitat for Humanity worker.

Types of Work Performed are Grouped in Clusters Categorized By: Industry/career field (cluster) Similar occupations/careers Common interests and skills Non-Traditional Careers

What are Reasons for Participation in the World of Work? Income Identity Lifestyle Satisfaction Contribution

What Factors Contribute to Changes in the World of Work? Global Economy Technology Society Workplace Trends

What is Personality? The Traits That Make a Person Unique. Personality traits can be categorized

by an individual’s: Actions- Helpful, playful, or charming. Habits-Talk fast when nervous, or

twirl hair when thinking. Feelings- Happy, sad, or glad. Thoughts- Wishful, positive, or

negative.

What are Learning Styles? The Way a Person Thinks and Learns. How are learning styles categorized? Verbal/Linguist- learns by saying,

hearing, and seeing. Logical/Mathematical- learns by

categorizing, classifying, and patterns. Bodily/Kinesthetic- learns by interacting

and being in real space. Visual/Spatial- learns by using the mind’s

eye, colors and pictures. Musical/Rhythmic- learns by rhythms and

melodies. Interpersonal-learns best by sharing,

cooperating, and comparing. Intrapersonal- learns best by

independent study. Naturalist-learns by observing and

learning about nature.

Learning Styles By: Alexa MacLamroc 8th 2B Francis Bradley Middle School 2/13/13

Verbal/Linguist Being able to learn by saying, hearing,

and seeing.

Logical/mathematic Someone who learns by categorizing,

classifying, and patterns.

Bodily/Kinesthetic Learns by interacting and being in real

space.

Visual/Spacial Learns by using the mind’s eye, colors,

and pictures.

Musical/Rhythmic Learns by rhythms and melodies.

Interpersonal Learns best by sharing, cooperating, and

comparing.

Intrapersonal Learns best by independent study.

Naturalist Learns by observing and learning about

nature.

Networking Provides a Way to Build Relationships, Communicate Career Interests, and Find Job Leads. Examples of Sources to Networking Include: Career Fairs, Community Members, Family and Friends, School Resources.

Printed Resources Provide Information About Job Openings. Bulletin board ads, Classified ads, Help wanted signs.

Internet Resources Provide a Way to Search for Jobs Over the Internet. Conducting yourself on the internet: Safeguard personal information, Be professional.

Types of Job Search Websites

Career Specific- searches for jobs in a particular field,

Company Specific- searches for jobs within a specific company,

Location Specific- searches for jobs in a specified location,

General- searches for jobs in general.

How Do You Apply For Employment?

Job Application, Résumé Cover Letter

What Are The Types of Interviews?

Formal, Group, Informational, Telephone.

Plan for Future Employment,

Purpose, Development of Preliminary Career

Plan.