Career Myths: Information and Resources
Leslie Camacho, M.S.Ed., MCDP, & GCDF
Assistant Director of Career DevelopmentCareer Development Center
Division of Adult and Continuing Education
November 12, 2009 Career Myths
Definitions
• Career
• Occupation
• Job
• Myth
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Career Myths
• There is one perfect job for me.• No one will hire me because I lack….• It’s to late to change my career.
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Debunk Myths
• Expand your career options• Find more
possibilities• Develop options
• Get the truth• Statistics• Talk to people
• Develop a plan
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eCareer Information
• eTools for LaGuardia Students• Get Information• Seek Resources
eCareer Central eCareer Plan
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Facts
• Demand for educated and skilled workers is increasing.
• More education you have, less time spent unemployed.
• Clearer career goals will result in greater academic success.
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Food for Thought
“I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to go, if you really want to go.”
-Langston Hughes
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Summary
• Acknowledge your talents• Examine all the factors• Make educated career decisions• Use all resources available
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Q&A
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Thank You!
Crosby, O. (2005). Career myths and how to debunk them. Occupational Outlook Quarterly. U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Fall 2005
Charting the Projections: 2006-16. (2007). Occupational Outlook Quarterly. U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Fall 2007
Kellogg, A. P. & Tomsho, R. (2009). Obama Plans Community-College Initiative. Wall Street Journal Online. Site: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124753606193236373.html
Shenk, J. W. (2009). What Makes Us Happy? Psychology Atlantic: June 2009 online. Site: http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200906/happiness
YODER, S. K. & YODER, I. S. (2009). Is It Too Soon to Think About a Career? The Wall Street Journal Online: September 6, 2009. Site:
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