I.O. Name ________________
Chapter 3 Date _________________
Employment:
Selecting Your Choice
I.
Using A ______________ to Make Major Decisions
A.
_____________ _____________– An organized way of working toward a
planned result.
1.
_______________ your thoughts.
2.
Consider all the __________ involved in making a ____________.
3.
Avoid _____________ any important considerations.
4.
B.
______________ - Commitments made to do something, usually with an
______________ in mind.
1.
Often made _______________ planning.
2.
________________ can be a problem.
3.
C.
Example of using the _____________ ______________ to make a decision
about __________ next year.
1.
Identify your ______________ & __________ goals.
2.
List your ______________.
3.
List your ______________.
4.
Check to see which previous credits (prerequisites) are _______________
for certain classes.
5.
Consider classes ________ to meet graduation goals.
6.
Seek the ____________ of others (school counselor).
II.
Selecting Career or Job Targets
A.
Build Your _____________ & ______________
1.
Ch.3
Define
your _______ and _______.
2.
Identify your ____________ and _____________.
3.
Identify
_______________ opportunities.
4.
Match yourself to ______________ opportunities.
B.
Your ______________ _______________
1. A written presentation covering your _____________ and
________________.
2. Steps 1 & 2 above.
3. Step 3
would be to start looking for a job.
a.
_______________ _______________
b.
_________________
III.
Knowing Your Needs and Wants
A.
______________ of Your Lifestyle
1.
A ___________ to Live
a.
city or country
b.
big house, small house, apt?
2.
Personal ________________
a.
expensive luxury car, sports car, off-road vehicle, motorcycle?
b.
don’t care, just reliable & safe
3.
Your __________________
a.
well-dressed, business clothes
b.
casual dress
c.
uniforms
4.
_______________ Time
a.
Is it _______________ to you?
b.
How ________ will your leisure activities be?
c.
How much __________ will you __________ to pursue your level of leisure
activities?
d.
B.
Needs: From __________ to
______-______________
1.
5 Categories of Needs
a.
______________ Needs (must be satisfied)
1)
_________________
2)
_________________
3)
_________________
4)
_________________
5)
_________________
b.
_________________Needs (next)
1)
________________ from physical danger.
2)
________________ security.
3)
________________ environment.
c.
_______________ Needs
1)
__________________
2)
__________________
3)
Depends on your __________________.
4)
_________________ in many ways.
a)
job & careers
b)
leisure activities (sports)
c)
political & volunteer activities
d.
_________________ Needs
1)
Depends on your _________________.
2)
______________– A person’s value or worth as ________ by
_______________.
3)
_______ - ___________ - A person’s view of his or her ______ value.
4)
success at __________
5)
_________________
e.
_______-_______________ Needs (last)
1)
Reaching your ________________.
2)
Meeting your ___________.
Self-
Realization
Needs
Esteem Needs
Social Needs
Safety Needs
Survival Needs
2.
Wants – What kind of person are you?
a.
simple or difficult
b.
cheap or expensive
c.
______________ – Your needs & wants together (your___________).
d.
The step in the job/career targeting process where you consider your
lifestyle.
e.
Specific __________ change as you progress through your life.
f.
Expectations & goals may ______ ___________.
3.
What are your major ________ & ___________?
C.
Your _________________ ____________________
1.
2 Major Areas of __________________ Traits
a.
Solitude & Relating to Others
b.
Spectator & Participant Roles
2.
You usually lean one way or the other in these areas.
a.
Preferences may ______ with ______________.
b.
Choose one that fits you best.
IV. Knowing Your Strengths &
Weaknesses
A.
Strengths &Weaknesses involve ________ factors:
1.
___________ (physical characteristics)
a.
_______ vs. short
b.
strong vs. _________
c.
handicapped vs. not
d.
poor vs. good vision
2.
___________ (Mental)
a.
Strong or weak in math?
b.
How do your rate your skills such as spelling, grammar, etc.?
3.
___________________
a.
Do you like working with ________ vs. working ____________?
b.
Are you outgoing or _______?
c.
How do you ________ in unpleasant situations?
d.
Are you _____________?
B.
______________ your Strengths & Weaknesses
1.
______ ________ right vs. wrong when listing them.
2.
Be ____________.
3.
Assemble an _______________ personal profile.
4.
Look at yourself _____________.
5.
Try to _____ yourself as others ______ you.
V. Job-Related Personal
Characteristics
A.
6 Primary Personal Characteristics
1.
__________________
a.
You would rather work with _________.
b.
Suited to work in:
1)
________________
2)
________________
3)
________________
2.
______________________
a.
You are ___________ and tend to look _____________ the surface.
b.
Suited to work in:
1)
__________
2)
__________
3)
_______________
3.
__________________
a.
You are ________________.
b.
Suited to work in:
1)
__________
2)
__________
3)
_________________
4.
__________________
a.
You enjoy working with other _____________.
b.
You have strong _____________ ___________.
c.
Suited to work in:
1)
_____________
2)
_____________
3)
___________ ________
4)
continuous contact with ________
5.
_______________
a.
Having the _________ and _____________ to take the initiative to move
toward an objective.
b.
Suited to work in:
1)
___________
2)
____________ _______________
3)
_______
6.
____________________
a.
You prefer ____________ & __________ work.
b.
Suited to work in:
1)
____________ __________
2)
________________
B.
The ________________ _________________
1.
Very ___________________.
2.
You may have ______ or all characteristics mentioned above.
3.
What are your natural __________ and __________?
4.
Aptitude increases _________ as skills and knowledge is built around
it.
5.
_________________ of these traits are important to consider.
a.
A __________ person with an ___________ aptitude is well suited as a
journalist.
b.
A ___________ person that is ______________ may do well in engineering.
VI. Setting Your Career Goals
A.
__________________ is Important
B.
Things to Think About
1.
Choosing a Career Path is one of the most important ________________
you may make.
2.
Steps to be taken:
a.
Define your _______ and
___________.
b.
Identify your _________ & ___________.
c.
Identify _____________
opportunities.
d.
Match yourself to _____________ opportunities.