Career Crossroads. B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices2 What do YOU do when you come to a crossroad?
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Transcript of Career Crossroads. B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices2 What do YOU do when you come to a crossroad?
B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices 5
Individual InterestsConsider key questions when identifying interests
Use career interest inventories
Research careers in clusters based on inventory results
Match career paths with personal interests
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PersonalityIdentify personal qualities, values, and goals
Choose a career path to match personal qualities
Develop personal qualities that employers seek
Become involved in informal experiences in which
qualities for success are learned
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Personal Priorities & Goals
Analyze ideals and principles that are important to you
Identify types of work that would make you feel you
are making a difference
Identify types of work where you have developed skills
Identify specific achievements you want to realize
Find work that is enjoyable and challenging
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Invest in Your “Human Capital”
“Human capital” = the complete set of skills that a person has acquired
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An investment in your “human capital” can increase productivity and increase earnings . . .
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Community College, College
& University ProgramsBegin planning early for college
Choose a school that satisfies your goals and reasons for
going to college
Decide on the size of school in which you would be most
successful
Decide how close to home you would like to be
Investigate options for online courses
Consider costs
Consider your high school record and performance
Compare available college/university choices
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Occupational Training Programs
Specialize in a specific field of employment
Consider occupational training programs that
match your talents, skills, and interests
Evaluate carefully the quality and content of any
program before enrolling
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Other LearningOpportunities
Investigate internships and apprenticeships
Find out about military programs
Take advantage of opportunities for continuing
education
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Job OR Career?
Does anyone see
a JOB anywhere?
Is there a CAREER in sight?
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Job AND Career
I love my job as a taxi driver. It’s been a
good source of extra income since I retired. And, it gets me out of
the house!
Thanks for getting me to the hospital on time. I have to assist
in surgery at 9:00.
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Job or Career?Part 1
Work Factors JOB CAREEREarnings Wages – Hourly pay Salary- Set amount per
pay period
Income level Entry-to-low-or mid range incomes
Higher levels of income and benefits
Length of commitment
Usually short-term, although can be longer
Long-term commitment---years or a lifetime
Purpose Work to earn income Contribute to a profession or life’s work
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Job or Career?Part 2
Work Factors JOB CAREERType of training Initial training required,
additional as neededContinual training required
Work schedule Hours are set each week
One works until task are completed
Extra work time Hours over 40 hours per week earn overtime
No overtime for extra hours worked
Opportunities to advance
Generally optional Generally expected
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Work Strategies- Jobs & Careers
Select jobs for short-term purposes
Plan a career for the long term
Use jobs to supplement income when needed
Use jobs as stepping-stones to careers
Think of a career as a lifetime investment
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What are some of the crossroads you will come to as you plan your career?