Career Research

STANDARD:2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. (TN Writing)

TSW identify the importance of researching a career or job before entering the workforce

OBJECTIVE:

How to Make an Informed Career Decision

Evaluate your interests Where do you want to be in 10 years Make Goals

Goals are the end result of something a person intends to acquire, achieve, do, reach, or accomplish sometime in the near or distant future

Short-term goals are accomplished within one year

Long-term goals are accomplished in more then one year

Career vs. Job

What is the difference between a job and a career?

Career A commitment to a profession which

requires continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth

Example: Educator Job

An employment position obtained mainly to earn money

Example: Gas Station Attendant

Job Opportunities Pick a career path with job opportunities in the future

Three main factors influencing future job opportunities

1. Population

2. Labor force

3. Demand for goods and services

Factors

Population affects the size of the labor force Affects the quantity of goods produced

Demand for goods and services determines employment within industries

Education training

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

Why??? Before making a career

decision ask your self these questions Does this job accent my

personality?

Do I get to use my set of skills?

Will this be something I can do every day?

Will I feel fulfilled and satisfied with myself?

Researching a Career

Questions that you should ask: Are there opportunities for advancement?

What are the educational requirements?

Does it pay enough?

What are the working conditions?

What type of education will be required?

Let’s Research!

The Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook

www.bls.gov/ooh/

Spend the next five minutes looking through the different occupations that you might be interested in. When I call time, select one occupation that you want to do further research on.