Chapter 1 prep cc
passion, attitude, talent, and heart
What are the four components of the P*A*T*H to success?
career cluster
a group of all the possible careers in an entire subject area
career
a long term work history in a particular field
job
a paid position involving a specific time and specific tasks set by an employer
skill sets
a specific set of skills for unique occupations
blue collar career
a type of career that usually has manual labor and an hourly wage
professional career
a type of career that usually requires a college degree and specialized training
career portfolio
collection place for activities that help with career decisions
bureau of labor statistics
creates career information statistics
talents
natural strengths and abilities
attitude
refers to the way you feel about something
passion
strong, positive feelings you experience while you enjoy something
career plan
the schedule for the career journey
occupation
type of work with specific skills
you are prepared and more likely to succeed in your career than if you didn't plan.
what are some of the benefits of creating a career plan?
travel the path to success research career clusters identify skills needed set goals
what are some specific steps in creating a career plan?
teacher doctor lawyer sports field science/biology
what are the top 5 student career fields?
none are blue collar careers
what do the fastest growing careers all have in common?
I want to work with others, make good money, do something I am passionate about, and be happy in my career.
what do you expect from your future careers?
doing work that you enjoy and having a happy family. Also that you need a college degree.
what factors influence most students career decisions?
a job is to meet specific needs at the moment. a career is long term employment in a particular field
what is the difference between a job and a career?
transferable skills are used in various careers and skill sets are used in particular occupations.
what is the difference between transferable skills ans skill sets?
without a career plan, you may not get the career you want and you may not be as prepared for your job.
why should you develop a career plan before high school graduation?
transferable skills
work tasks thatare used in various types of careers