Careers that Involve Work with Children and/or Families

Objectives:• List career opportunities involving work

with children and families.• Compare careers related to working

with children and/or families to other careers.

• Explain ways to make a positive impression during a job interview.

What is a Job?A job is a paid position of regular

employment.

What is a Career?An occupation undertaken for a

significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

Explain the difference between a Job and a Career.

A job is something you do simply to earn money; a career is a series of connected employment opportunities.

Full-time vs. Part-timePart Time work is any amount of

time worked less than 40 in one week. Full- Time is at least 40 hours of work a week.

What is an entrepreneur? A person who organizes and

operates a business or businesses, taking on financial risk to do so.

What is Job Sharing?Job sharing is an employment

arrangement where typically two people are retained on a part-time or reduced-time basis to perform a single job.

What is Comp. Time?Time off that is granted to a

worker as compensation for working overtime. (More than 40 hours in one week)

What is Telecommuting?When one works from home,

communicating with the workplace using equipment such as telephones, fax machines, and modems.

What is a Resume?A resume is a brief written

account of personal educational, professional qualifications and experience, prepared by an applicant for a job.

Example 1 Example 2

What a reference list?A list of friends, family,

employers and co-workers and their contact information to be used to verify an applicant’s status.

What is a Job interview?Interview – An interview process

to determine whether an applicant is suitable for a position of employment.

Job SearchNewspaper ClassifiedsCraigslist.comMonster.comCareerbuilder.comAsk friends and familyTemp. AgenciesWalk –in & apply

GROUP WORK…

In groups at your tables, come up with 5 ways to make a positive impression and 5 ways to make a negative impression.

Making a first impression…Positive

Impressions Negative Impressions

Being on timeProfessional DressNeat and GroomedFriendly and politeProviding a resume of

qualificationsListening to questionsLook interviewer in the

eye when responding

Being lateDressing shabbyLong, un kept hairRude and abruptNo resumeLack of attentionDarting eyes around

the room or looking down

1. Works with.? 2. Work Environment.? 3.Training/qualifications/Requirements.? 4. Pay..? 5. Job Outlook..

Social Worker

PROS CONS

Final ActivityUsing the Online Occupational

Outlook Handbook choose one occupation that involves working with children and families, and one other occupation of your choice. Make a pros and cons list for all three.