Dianne King
Research The Below Quick Links Using the Below Steps:
Youth Rules - Department of Labor
- Frame the Question
- Determine the Information Source
- Download and Organize Information
- Analyze and Visualize
Youth Rules - Department of Labor
Career OneStop
National Research Council for CTE O*Net Online US Bureau of Labor Statistics
the Balance Careers |
"I will prepare and someday my chance will come." Abraham Lincoln
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Key Terms
Career Theories
Since career development is not an exact science and has a lot to do with the process through which people come to understand themselves as they relate to the world of work, it is interesting to find that there are different theories about how this development occurs.
Steps in Career Development...
Step 1: Determine your interests
In career planning, it is very important to know yourself before looking at career alternatives. You need to know your interests, apptitudes, abilities, talents, and skills. You also need to know your work-related values and goals.
Why is it important to research:
Survey Your Interests
Online Tests: Personality/Traits
Take Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTE) Courses
Georgia CTAE Link
Additional Activities to Explore Interests
Step 2: Determine what kinds of jobs fit your interests
Once you have gained and reviewed knowledge about yourself, you can begin to identify and research occupations that may relate to your interests, abilities, and values. You need to learn the details about the occupations in which you may be interested. What are the work tasks, chances for job enhancement, employment outlook, salary, and pros and cons of each job in which you are interested.
Research Careers and Salaries
Step 3: Determine the level of education you will need to complete for the occupation selected
High School...of course!!!
College...also called post-secondary school...
How will you pay for further education? Consider...
Apprenticeship - An apprenticeship is a combination of classroom study and supervised work. There are hundreds of occupations that can be entered through apprenticeship, such as carpenter, plumber, mason, and jeweler. An apprentice usually begins at half the salary of a master and receives salary increases over time during training. If interested, you would apply through an employer that offers apprenticeships.
Average Expected Yearly Earnings by Educational Attainment
Doctoral degree - $98,000
Master's degree - $78,000
Bachelor's degree - $65,000
Associate's degree - $50,000
Some college - $44,000
High school graduate - $39,000
High school dropout - $30,000
Step 4: Set short-term and long-term goals
Step 5: Prepare a resume to include in your portfolio
Step 6: Prepare a career portfolio/website
When it's time to apply for those jobs...
There are many ways to look for jobs:
Gateways Job Search Engines Government Job Sites
Remember...When you decide to actually apply, be sure to:
The Interview
Prezi
The primary purpose of the interview is to determine the match between the prospective employee (you) and the organization. The interview focuses on three areas:
Interview Formats:
How to Prepare:
Interview Question Guidelines:
Common Interview Questions: (Be prepared)
Ask at least one question. Questions You May Consider Asking:
Interview Follow-Up: Always write a thank-you letter immediately following the interview. Decide if email or "snailmail" would be the most appropriate and professional. Make sure the letter is on good-quality paper, uses proper business formatting, and is carefully addressed.
Job Offers
It is no surprise that effective interviews lead to job offers. Once you are confident that the job is a good fit, accept it in good faith. Then...do your absolute best at work each day! Although there are no guarantees in life, attitude, strong work habits, and good interpersonal skills will go far toward your success
- Occupation: A defined set of work tasks commonly performed for the purpose of making a particular product or performing a specific service.
- Job: The performance of an occupation in a specific place for a specific employer.
- Career: The combination of activities performed at any given stage in all roles of life including the role of worker.
- Career Development: The sequence of career-related choices and transitions made over the life span. Always begin with the end in mind...
Career Theories
Since career development is not an exact science and has a lot to do with the process through which people come to understand themselves as they relate to the world of work, it is interesting to find that there are different theories about how this development occurs.
- Theory of John L. Holland - About person/environment fit
- Theory of Donald E. Super - About segments of lifespans, lifespace, and self concepts; career development over time and based on roles individuals play
- Theory of John Krumboltz - About career decisions being made by planning while being open to new opportunities that may affect interests and career planning
- Theory of Sunny Sundal Hansen - About career being a pattern of one's total life and all of its roles, not just work; many forces mold one's choices, especially spirituality and meaning found in work
Steps in Career Development...
Step 1: Determine your interests
In career planning, it is very important to know yourself before looking at career alternatives. You need to know your interests, apptitudes, abilities, talents, and skills. You also need to know your work-related values and goals.
Why is it important to research:
- You will gain an increased awareness of the necessity to plan ahead in order to make satisfying career decisions.
- You will increase your understanding of your interests, abilities, and work values.
- You will increase your knowledge about occupational alternatives.
- You will increase your certainty about your career plans.
Survey Your Interests
Online Tests: Personality/Traits
- 16 Personalities
- Learning Styles
- The Keirsey Temperament Sorter
- The RHETI Test
- The Enneagram: An Adventure in Self-Discovery
- ColorQuiz
- HumanMetrics: Jung Typology Test
Take Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTE) Courses
Georgia CTAE Link
Additional Activities to Explore Interests
- Extracurricular Activities- Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) develop character, citizenship, tehcnical, leadership, and teamwork skills to help prepare you for the workforce and further education.
- Dual Enrollment- Dual enrollment provides high school students with a head start on a college education, advanced vocational preparation, and personal enrichment opportunities.
- Work Based Learning- Provide hands-on, work-based learning experiences; paid and unpaid positions
Step 2: Determine what kinds of jobs fit your interests
Once you have gained and reviewed knowledge about yourself, you can begin to identify and research occupations that may relate to your interests, abilities, and values. You need to learn the details about the occupations in which you may be interested. What are the work tasks, chances for job enhancement, employment outlook, salary, and pros and cons of each job in which you are interested.
Research Careers and Salaries
- GA Higher Learning and Earning
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*Net Online
- Career OneStop
Step 3: Determine the level of education you will need to complete for the occupation selected
High School...of course!!!
College...also called post-secondary school...
- Career-Technology Schools
- Community Colleges
- Four-Year College/Universities - www.petersons.com; www.collegeboard.com; www.act.org
- Online College Options
How will you pay for further education? Consider...
- Scholarship - Does not have to be paid back.
- Grant - Does not have to be paid back.
- Loan - Does have to be paid back; payments usually begin after graduation; interest rates are often low. Just use caution...
- Work-Study Program - Part-time job that a college provides for students so that earnings can be applied toward the cost of college attendance.
- More Information...
Apprenticeship - An apprenticeship is a combination of classroom study and supervised work. There are hundreds of occupations that can be entered through apprenticeship, such as carpenter, plumber, mason, and jeweler. An apprentice usually begins at half the salary of a master and receives salary increases over time during training. If interested, you would apply through an employer that offers apprenticeships.
Average Expected Yearly Earnings by Educational Attainment
Doctoral degree - $98,000
Master's degree - $78,000
Bachelor's degree - $65,000
Associate's degree - $50,000
Some college - $44,000
High school graduate - $39,000
High school dropout - $30,000
Step 4: Set short-term and long-term goals
- http://careerplanning.about.com/od/settinggoals/a/goal_setting.htm
- http://www.mindtools.com/page6.html
Step 5: Prepare a resume to include in your portfolio
- Microsoft Office Templates - http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT010144894.aspx
- JobStar Central - www.jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.cfm
- CareerLab: The First and Best Cover Letters - www.careerlab.com/letters/default.htm
- Resume Resources for Job-Seekers - https://www.quintcareers.com/resumes/samples
Step 6: Prepare a career portfolio/website
When it's time to apply for those jobs...
There are many ways to look for jobs:
- Classified Ads - the help wanted section of a newspaper or online postings
- Direct-mail Campaigns - mailing of resumes to many potential employers
- Job Fairs - scheduled gatherings of local employers
- Job Placement Centers - public employment agencies, temporary placement firms, schools, and training programs
- Consultants/Recruiters - companies, generically referred to as "headhunters", that arrange interviews for professional-level job seekers
- Networking - connecting with people who are doing the kind of work you want to do; considered the most effective and most widely endorsed method of job searching
Gateways Job Search Engines Government Job Sites
- USAJobs
Remember...When you decide to actually apply, be sure to:
- Follow the application directions carefully.
- Update your resume for the specific job if needed.
- Prepare a cover letter if you feel it is appropriate for your resume. What is a cover letter??? A cover letter is a short business letter that accompanies a resume and is usually three to four paragraphs long. Each paragraph has its own purpose. The opening paragraph explains the reason for the letter, the position you are seeking, and introduces you. The middle paragraph(s) demonstrates your knowledge and interest in the organization, addresses your ability to contribute to the employer's needs, and gives examples of your quaifications and skills. The last paragraph contains a request for a personal interview at the employer's convenience.
The Interview
Prezi
The primary purpose of the interview is to determine the match between the prospective employee (you) and the organization. The interview focuses on three areas:
- Qualifications - Do you have the necessary skills and experience to do the work?
- Motivation - Are you a self-starter, or do you need constant monitoring?
- Match - Will you fit in with the existing staff and help the organization achieve its goals?
Interview Formats:
- Telephone/Virtual Interviews - Speak with at least one interviewer over the phone or internet
- Individual Interviews - Meet with one other person responsible for hiring
- Serial Interviews - Meet individually with a series of interviewers, one at a time
- Group Interviews - Meet with up to six people responsible for hiring
How to Prepare:
- Read and Reread Resume - be familiar with every detail
- Gather Documents - make extra copies of your resume to take with your portfolio
- Research, Research, Research - know the company's products and services and organizational structure
- Map It - know in advance where you are going and how to get there; consider making a trial run; ask in advance where to park
- Dress - plan what you will wear and purchase or borrow clothes if needed. Remember the three main rules: Dress to fit the field and the organization; lean toward conservative; pay meticulous attention to grooming.
Interview Question Guidelines:
- Think before answering. There is nothing wrong with pausing a moment before responding to a tough question.
- Ask the interviewer to restate the question if needed. This simple act may alert the interviewer to the fact that he or she has asked the question poorly.
- Be brief and factual.
- Focus on what is really being asked.
- Never lie.
Common Interview Questions: (Be prepared)
- What can you tell me about yourself?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Why are you leaving your current position?
- What attracts you to this company/position?
- Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
- What makes you best qualified for the position?
- What can you contribute to this position/company?
- What projects have you handled well? Not so well?
- Do you have any questions?
Ask at least one question. Questions You May Consider Asking:
- What do you see as the most important skills for success in this job?
- To whom would I be reporting?
- What are the most immediate challenges facing the organization?
- How would my performance be evaluated?
- On what criteria are employees rewarded?
- Will there be opportunities for greater responsibility and experience over time?
- When will you be making your final selection for this position?
Interview Follow-Up: Always write a thank-you letter immediately following the interview. Decide if email or "snailmail" would be the most appropriate and professional. Make sure the letter is on good-quality paper, uses proper business formatting, and is carefully addressed.
Job Offers
It is no surprise that effective interviews lead to job offers. Once you are confident that the job is a good fit, accept it in good faith. Then...do your absolute best at work each day! Although there are no guarantees in life, attitude, strong work habits, and good interpersonal skills will go far toward your success