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Post by MrHo on Dec 22, 2013 0:26:39 GMT 7
Unit 1: Planning to Work
Objectives- - Think about work
- - Make a career plan
- - Research jobs and careers
Internet Activity #1: Planning to WorkInternet Site: "Major & Career Profiles" at CollegeBoard.comIn this Internet activity, you will - visit a Web site to learn about different types of jobs,
- figure out what you are looking for in a job, and
- find some jobs that have the features that you are looking for.
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Post by MrHo on Dec 22, 2013 0:31:50 GMT 7
Key Ideas
Here are some important terms that will help you understand the different kinds of skills you have. You can look over these terms before you go to the "Activity" step. You can also return to this list while you do the activity. - Occupation
- Working Conditions
- Advancement
- Job Outlook
- Earnings
OccupationAn occupation is a job. There are different types of occupations. Some of the ones you'll find listed at the Web site you'll visit are - architects and surveyors;
- mechanics, installers, and repairers;
- metalworking and plastics workers;
- plant and system operators;
- social and recreation workers; and
- teachers, librarians, and counselors.
A related occupation is a job that is similar to the job you are exploring. If you are interested in a job, you should also find out about related occupations. You might find a job that you like even better! Working ConditionsWorking conditions are the things that describe the environment or surroundings you work in. Working conditions can include - where you work,
- what equipment or material you work with,
- what you have to wear when you work,
- how many hours you work, and
- how much time pressure there is at work.
For example, these are the working conditions of boilermakers. They work in cramped spaces, usually inside boilers or tanks. They sometimes operate dangerous equipment. They have to wear hard hats and special gear for protection. AdvancementAdvancement is the process of moving from a job that requires little or no experience to a job that requires a lot of experience. When you advance from one job to another, you usually - take on more responsibility,
- perform more difficult tasks, and
- earn more money.
Some jobs have more possibilities for advancement than others. For example, let's say you get a job preparing food in a fast food restaurant. In a few months, you might be able to start working as a cashier. In a few years, you might be able to work as a manager. Now, let's say you decide to work as an accountant for a small company that makes furniture. The company only needs one accountant. If the company grows, maybe they will need another accountant. Then you could be the head accountant. However, if the company doesn't grow, then there are no possibilities for advancement. Job OutlookA job outlook is the prospect or possibility of getting a particular job both now and in the future. These things can influence a job outlook - how many jobs there are,
- how many other people want this job,
- changes in technology, and
- changes in the market.
Job outlook can change from year to year, so make sure that the information you get has been collected recently. EarningsEarnings are the amount of money you are paid for doing a job. Some jobs pay workers by the hour. Others jobs pay workers a salary. This means that the worker earns the same amount of money every month. Here are some other words that mean the same thing as earnings: pay, income, and revenue.
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Post by MrHo on Dec 22, 2013 0:40:18 GMT 7
Activity
This activity has 3 tasks. - Learn about different types of jobs.
- Identify the main things you are looking for in a job.
- Find out if the jobs you want have what you are looking for.
Follow the directions in these three tasks and you'll discover what kinds of jobs are right for you! Task 1: Learn About Different Types of JobsLooking for work can be a lot like shopping. The more stores you go to, the better chance you have of finding exactly what you want. In this task, you will visit the Career Browser Web site. It gives information about different kinds of jobs. You will make a list of all the jobs that you think you might like. Here are step-by-step instructions. - When you link to the page, you will see a list of different categories of work. Read the list.
- If you find a category that interests you, click on it, and a list of jobs in that category will open. You can click on the name of the job you are interested in to learn more about it.
- Do you think you might like any of these jobs? If so, type the name of the job in the text box below. Also, make sure to include the area that the job is listed under.
- When you have recorded between 5 and 10 jobs, you can go to Task 2.
Task 2: Identify the Main Things You Are Looking For in a JobWhen you go shopping, you usually take these steps. First, you find out what the stores have in stock. Then you figure out exactly what you want and buy it. You follow these same steps when you look for a job. You need to know what you are looking for in a job before you start applying. Take a look at the jobs you wrote down in Task 1. What is it that you like about each of these jobs? Make a list of your answers for each job in the text box below. Write down sentences that say something about you. Here are some examples. - I want to be outdoors.
- I am handy.
- I like working with other people.
- I am interested in law.
This will be your list of the main elements you are looking for in a job. You can use it to help you figure out if a job is right for you. Task 3: Find Out if the Jobs You Want Have What You Are Looking ForSometimes when you buy a product at a store, you come home and discover that it's not really what you wanted. For example, you might buy a gallon of chocolate ice cream. When you come home, you find out that it has nuts in it. Making sure to buy the right ice cream is, of course, much easier than finding the right job. But you follow the same steps. In this task, you will return to the Web site to find out more details about the jobs you are interested in. First, look at the jobs you wrote down in Task 1. Find the two or three that interest you most. Now go to the Web site and click on the job. You will get a long page of information. Read this information carefully and pay attention to important job features. - nature of the work
- working conditions
- training you would need
- advancement
- job outlook
- earnings
Reread the list of the main things you are looking for in a job that you made in Task 2, and ask yourself these questions: - Do the jobs still have what you are looking for?
- Now that you know more about the jobs, do they still interest you?
- How are the jobs different from what you expected?
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Post by MrHo on Dec 22, 2013 0:44:20 GMT 7
Follow Up
Now you should have detailed information on a few jobs. Can you see yourself doing one of these jobs? What would your life be like if you had one of these jobs? Follow Up AssignmentUsing the information you gathered, think about these questions and the jobs you chose. - Would you enjoy the every day tasks you would have?
- Is there anything about the working conditions that would bother you?
- Are you willing to get the training you need for this job?
- Would you be satisfied with the possibilities for advancement?
- Are there openings for this job in your area?
- Would you make enough money to meet your needs?
Share your answers with a friend, a family member, or your spouse. Talk about your thoughts concerning starting a new career. Ask your friend, family member, or spouse if he or she has any suggestions or ideas that might help you. Figuring out what you want will help you land a job that's right for you.
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