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
