career final

after an employment interview

After: Send a follow-up letter

what to do when leaving a job

Give notice - at least two-weeks

Out of all the career choices in the ____________________ career cluster, Sonja would like to be a preschool teacher. She loves working with children, and thinks it would be a rewarding career in which she could create lessons and help the students prepare socially and academically for kindergarten. In order to become a preschool teacher, Sonja will need to complete high school and _______________. It'll also be important to work on her creativity, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Human Services

a technical program and an apprenticeship

construction carpenter

Shannon wants to work with renewable energy. She is researching what it would take to become a geochemist. A geochemist is someone who uses chemistry to study water and the elements in it. What skill or ability will Shannon need the most to be effective in this position?

critical thinking

a bachelor's degree followed by years of continued education courses

network administrator

references

people who can give a report about your character, education, and work habits

training and an apprenticeship

pipe fitter

trade school that the Gemological Institute of America accredits

jeweler and metal worker

career portfolio

provides tangible evidence of your ability and skills

Ann has always wanted to be the person on the news broadcast who delivers the weather updates. She's looking into becoming a broadcast meteorologist. What skill or ability will she need the most to be effective in this position?

public speaking skills

What task does a welder do?

uses a blowtorch to complete a project according to the blueprint

sources of job experience

volunteer activities

interests

what activities give you satisfaction

work study programs

(classroom theory + practical application)

occupation

(job) is a task or series of tasks that is performed to provide a good or service.

receiving a job offer

-Salary and financial factors

job success strategies

Ask questions

before an employment interview

Before: Plan your questions

during an employment interview

During: Answer each question completely

exit interview

Employer asks questions about your work

career planning process

Step 1: Personal Assessment

informational interview

Planned discussion with a worker who is willing to help you find out about the work that a person does, the preparation needed for that career, and the person's feelings about the career.

It you're thinking about a career as an applied mathematician you should consider researching the _________ cluster. Within this cluster, you'll find that most of the careers require _______________________ in order to have the knowledge and skills needed to excel in these positions.

STEM

part time employment

Summer job

sources of available jobs

The media

networking

The process of talking to other people about their jobs

Jesse wants to work as a public relations specialist. What academic requirements should he complete?

a bachelor's degree

career

a goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or series of occupations.

talent

a natural, inborn aptitude to do certain things

resume

a tool that provides information about you to a potential employer

employment interview

a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job and the company

a college degree with a stellar portfolio

animator

application form

ask for information related to employment

an associate's degree with sufficient training.

broadcast technician

a master's degree or Ph.D.

chief executive

training and a test on electrical codes to become licensed

electrician

When choosing a career, you should review the ________________________ to find out whether there will be a demand for this profession in the years ahead. Check the academic requirements. Also check ______________________________ to determine whether the job will match the lifestyle you want.

employment outlook

cover letter

expresses your interest in a specific job

a doctorate-level (Ph.D.) degree

food scientist

What task would be completed by a radio announcer?

research questions for interviewing guests

When you're looking for a career that will be well suited to you, it's important to consider the various _________ that are required to perform the job effectively. This helps you to determine whether the career is a good match with your talents. Then, you should review the ___________________________. You don't want to complete all of the academic requirements only to find that there isn't a great demand for the position.

skills

mentor

someone experienced who serves as a counselor to a person with less experience

a doctorate-level (Ph.D.) degree

statistician

ability

the quality of being able to perform a mental or physical task

mobility

the willingness and ability of a person to move to where jobs are located.

values

things that are important to you

Ruby enjoys working with other people. She has excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills that she would like to use in her future career. What career would be the best fit for her based on her skills?

training and development specialist

a certification program

transportation manager

high school diploma

travel clerk