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Looking Ahead to Careers
Mrs. BrownSFHS
Family & Consumer Sciences
Looking Ahead to Careers
Why do people work? Main reason = to earn a living
Most people choose jobs based on their interests and skills
What are your hobbies/interests?
Most people spend a large part of their lives working!
40 or more years on average
Looking Ahead to Careers
Wouldn’t you rather spend that time doing something you enjoy??
Describe your “dream career”!
Thinking about Careers
Plan Now while in school Research as much as possible
Careers – Skills Necessary – Education Necessary – Demand – Geographical Locations for Career
Matching Yourself to a J-O-B It’s a CHALLENGE! What subjects do you enjoy most in school?
What subjects are you best at? What are your main interests? What are your talents? What are your values and goals? What do you want to do with your life? What is important to you? Do you want to help other people? Do you like to build things?
Still Can’t Decide????
Take an Aptitude Test – can help you discover your natural talents/abilities.
AT predicts a person’s ability to learn certain skills.
Researching Careers Career Research is the process of
finding out all you can about a field of work that interests you.
Points of research are: Education required Responsibilities or duties expected Salary or wages Chances for promotion Working conditions Demand
Researching Careers
Talk to people who currently work in the field
Check for books in the library on careers
Choosing a Career
You might find 2 or 3 areas that interest you – find out more about each to compare!
Preparing for Work The learning required to get and
keep the kind of job you want. Job preparation means a better life
for you and those you might have to support
Job preparation means enjoyment and satisfaction without a HS education – your job opportunities are limited
Continuing to Learn Your education can continue after
HS in many ways: College – community, 4-year and
universities offer courses and degrees in a wide variety of fields www.ua.edu/
Vocational Trade Center – teaches skills for specific occupations www2.itt-tech.edu/st5/campus/school.cfm
Get a Job with a company that teaches the skills you will need
Working Part-Time
Working Part Time helps you: Learn to get along with co-workers and
your boss Find out how you like a certain type of
work Gain experience Become aware of job requirements and
other qualities you need to acquire for full-time work
EXPLORE NOW!!
www.careercrusing.com
Homework – Due Tomorrow!
Interview 3 adults: How they found their present job. How they decided upon the career
they have. Why they work?