Do Now: Career Interest Survey

*Answer in complete sentences.

1. What type(s) of careers do you think you want to do?

2. Why might you be interested in those chosen careers?

3. What are some alternative careers that you might want to research?

Career Interest Survey

Objective: To locate, analyze, and apply career information using print and online resources. They’ll also gather preliminary education and training information specific to their chosen careers.

Welcome to Chapter 6!

• Dane Blanton Chapter 6 Video.

Career Clusters

• Getting an appropriate education and training is needed to be competent and competitive in your chosen career.

• However, it takes a lot of time and money to do so.

• Preparing for a career that doesn’t match your goals and personality is very costly.

Career Clusters Cont.

• This will take a TON of time to do, but it will be the most productive time you’ll spend in relation to your future happiness.

• People spend more than 50% of their waking time working which will continue for 40 years!

• Having a career that matches your personality, dreams, life goals, and interests is PRICELESS!

Career Clusters Cont.

• The US Department of Labor has outlined 16 Career Clusters that, “Encompass virtually all occupations from entry through professional levels.”

• You will be doing research on careers using a website called, O*NET.

Career Clusters Cont.

• Open the textbook AND your workbook to page 145.• Follow along as we speak about the 16 career

clusters.• Jobs have certain things in common.• By investigating the groups that appeal to you most,

you may come up with quite a number of possible careers.

• As we go through these clusters, check the box in your workbook next to those that interest you.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

• Jobs include:– Agricultural Inspectors– Animal Breeders– Commercial Fishers– Construction and Well Drillers– Fish and Game Wardens– Gas and Oil Drillers– Logging workers– Mining Engineers– Park Naturalists– Zoologists

Architecture and Construction

• Jobs include:– Architects.– Carpenters– Crane and Tower Operators– Construction Managers– Electricians– Meter Readers– Painters– Structural Metal Workers– Surveyors

Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications

• Jobs include:– Actors– Animators– Camera Operators– Dancers– Film Editors– Graphic Artists– Interior Designers– Musicians– News Reporters– Photographers– Writers and Authors

Business, Management, and Administration

• Jobs include:– Accountants– Budget Analysts– Business Executives– Human Resource Managers– Office Managers– Public Relations Specialists– Receptionists– Supply Chain Managers– Tax Preparers

Education and Training

• Jobs include:– Teachers & Professors– Coaches and Scouts– Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors– Librarians– Principals– Public Health Educators– School Counselors– Teacher Assistants– Tutors

Finance

• Jobs include:– Bank Tellers– Bill and Account Collectors– Brokerage Clerks– Credit Checkers and Authorizers– Economists– Financial Analysts– Financial Counselors– Insurance Underwriters

Government and Public Administration

• Jobs include:– Command and Control Center Officers– Court Clerks– Detectives and Criminal Investigators– Infantry Officers– Legislators– Postal Service Mail Carriers– Radar and Sonar Technicians– Tax Examiners– Regional Planners

Health Science

• Jobs include:– Anesthesiologists– Athletic Trainers– Biomedical Engineers– Chiropractors– Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)– Massage Therapists– Registered Nurses (RN) – Speech Pathologist– Surgeons– Veterinarians

Hospitality and Tourism

• Jobs Include:– Baggage Porters and Bellhops– Bartenders– Casino Gaming Workers– Chefs– Hotel Desk Clerks– Janitors and Housekeepers– Restaurant Hosts and Hostesses– Tour Guides– Travel Agents– Umpires and Referee’s

Human Services

• Jobs include:– Child Care Workers– Clergy– Funeral Directors– Hairstylists & Cosmetologists– Mental Health Counselors– Personal and Home Care Aides– Physical Therapists– Social Workers– Tailors

Information Technology

• Jobs include:– Computer Engineers– Computer Programmers– Data Communications Analysts– Information Technology Project Managers– Network and Computer Systems Administrators– Video Game Designers– Web Developers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

• Jobs include:– Animal Control Workers– Bailiffs– Correctional Officers– Crossing Guards– Dispatchers– Firefighters– Judges & Lawyers– Paralegals– Life Guards– Ski Patroller– Sheriff

Manufacturing

• Jobs include:– Appliance Installers and Repairers– Purchasing Agents– Electric Motor Repairers– Forklift Operators– Jewelers– Machinists– Welders – Woodworking Machine Operators

Marketing, Sales, and Service

• Advertising Managers• Cashiers• Customer Service Representatives• Floral Designers• Marketing Research Analysts• Models• Online Merchants• Rea Estate Agents & Brokers• Sales Representatives• Wholesale and Retail Buyers

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

• Jobs include:– Aerospace Engineers– Anthropologists– Archaeologists– Biologist– Chemist– Civil Engineers– Hydrologist– Mechanical Engineers– Statisticians

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

• Jobs include:– Air Traffic Controllers– Airline Pilots– Ambulance Drivers– Automotive Mechanics– Crane Operators– Deckhands– Locomotive Engineers– Taxi Drivers– Truck Drivers

Activity 146 Most Appealing?

• Which two groups are the most appealing to you?

• Write them in the two blanks.

Activity 147 Bring in Your Identity

• Turn back to your personal profile bulls eye and review your values and passions.

• Review the list of careers noted on pages 145-146.• List six careers that compliment your values and

passions.• Look at your strengths and skills. Do you see any

careers within your chosen interest group(s) that also seem to fit with these aspects of your personality?

• List six other possible careers at the bottom of the page.

Movie Time!

• Shawn Achor: The Happy Secret to Better Work.