WHAT IS IN A CAREER?

Exploring Career Exploring Career DecisionsDecisions

The Career Planning Cycle

1. Self-AssessmentInterestsSkillsPersonalityValues

2. Career ExplorationOutlookTrendsEducation & TrainingCost of Living

3. Job SearchNetworkingResumesInterviewingApplications

Resources for Career Information

Parents and guardiansFriendsLibraryWebsitesNewspapersHeadhunter agencies

US Department of Labor (www.bls.gov)

Over 1,200 job listings that include the following information: Nature of work – Description of typical job duties,

tasks, work environment, and hours Training, other qualifications, and advancement –

Licenses, degrees, certifications, and knowledge required for employment and advancement.

Employment – Typical job venues, such as a hair salon or a garage

Job outlook – The predicted demand for workers in a particular job

Projections data – Predicted growth of the particular job

Earnings – Salary/ wage potential OES Data – Occupational Employment Statistics –

national, state, and local earnings data Related Occupations – Jobs/careers that utilize

transferable skills

O*NET OnLine (http://oneline.onetcenter.org)

Allows user to define search according to key words, skill areas, technology interests, and high demand jobs.

Career Categories

Careers are divided into four broad categories to make searching for jobs and job descriptions easier.

Working with People – involves working to benefit people or society. Careers include: teaching, doctor, coaching, law enforcement, social worker, etc.

Working with Data – involves working with information and numbers. Careers include: accounting, researching, computer programming, etc.

Career Categories (continued)

Working with Things – involves working with equipment, machines, and tools. Careers include: building, cooking, landscaping, operating machines, etc.

Working with Ideas – involves working with concepts and ideas. Careers include acting, designing, organizing, writing, etc.

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What values are most important?

CCreativity Being able to produce or do something original

RRecognition Being respected or known for what you do

IIndependence Being able to work on your own and at your own speed

JJob Security Having regular steady work

VVariety Being able to do different things

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Which career categories do your interests match?