Intro to Business, 7e
CHAPTER 9
Career Planning
and Development
9-1
9-2
9-3
9-4
Career Opportunities
Planning Your Career
Applying for Employment
Securing a Job
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9-1 Career Opportunities
 Learning Targets
 Describe the steps in the career planning
process.
 Identify the main sources of career
information.
 Discuss career fields with the most growth
potential.
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THE CAREER
PLANNING PROCESS
Step 1: Personal Assessment
 Determine interests and values
 Identify talents and abilities
Step 2: Employment Market Analysis
 Geographic influences
 Business and economic trends
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THE CAREER
PLANNING PROCESS
(continued)
Step 3: Application Process
 Application form
 Resume and cover letter
Step 4: Interview Process
 Prepare for interview
 Follow-up activities
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THE CAREER
PLANNING PROCESS
(continued)
Step 5: Employment Acceptance
 Salary and financial factors
 Organizational environment
Step 6: Career Development and
Advancement
 Practice career success behaviors
 Develop strong work relationships
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CAREER INFORMATION
SOURCES
Print and media sources
Online sources
Informational interviews
Business contacts
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR AN
INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW
 How did you get your current job?
 In what ways do you find your work most satisfying?
What are your main frustrations?
 What tasks and activities are required in your work?
 What are the most important qualifications for
working in this field?
 What advice would you give a young person who is
thinking about this type of work?
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GROWTH CAREER AREAS
Geographic influences
Economic and industry trends
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9-2 Planning Your Career
Goals
 Describe factors of a personal assessment for
career planning.
 Discuss methods for obtaining career
experience.
 Identify information sources for available jobs.
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PERSONAL ASSESSMENT
Interests
Values
Talents and abilities
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EMPLOYMENT
EXPERIENCE
Work-study programs
Part-time employment
Volunteer activities
School activities
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SOURCES
OF AVAILABLE JOBS
The media
Personal contacts
Business contacts
Career fairs
Government employment offices
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9-3 Applying for Employment
Goals
 Prepare an application form and a resume.
 Identify the parts of an application cover letter.
 Discuss the online application process.
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APPLICATION ACTIVITIES
Personal data sheet
Application form
Resume
Career portfolio
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RESUME
Personal information
Career objective
Education
Experience
Career-related honors and other
activities
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CAREER PORTFOLIO
 Resume, cover letter, and answers to sample
interview questions
 Sample reports, presentation materials, and research
findings from school projects
 Web site designs, creative works from school
activities or previous employment such as ads,
packages, and promotions
 News articles of community activities or other
experiences in which you have participated
 Letters of recommendation
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Chapter 9
APPLICATION COVER
LETTER
Introduction
Development
Conclusion
Targeted letter
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ONLINE APPLICATION
PROCESS
Online applications
Cyber interviewing
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9-4 Securing a Job
Goals
 Describe activities involved in the interview
process.
 Compare factors to consider when accepting a
job offer.
 Identify attitudes and actions for success on
the job.
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BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW
Plan your questions
Things to remember
 Be on time for the appointment.
 Go alone to the interview.
 Dress properly
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DURING THE INTERVIEW
Answer each question completely
Avoid talking too much
Make good eye contact
Stay calm
Thank the interviewer
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COMMON INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS
 Education and Training
 What qualifies you for this job?
 Why are you interested in this company?
 What activities have helped you to expand your
interests and knowledge?
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COMMON INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS
(continued)
 Work and Other Experience
 In what situations have you done your best work?
 Describe the supervisors who motivated you most.
 Which of your past accomplishments are you most
proud of?
 Describe people with whom you have found it
difficult to work?
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COMMON INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS
(continued)
 Personal Qualities
 What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
 What have you done to overcome these?
 What do you plan to be doing five or ten years
from now?
 Which individuals have had the greatest influence
on you?
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AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Send a follow-up letter
Evaluate your interview performance
Be patient
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JOB OFFERS
Salary and financial factors
Organizational environment
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ON THE JOB BEHAVIOR
Positive attitude
Positive image
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JOB SUCCESS STRATEGIES
 Ask questions
 Avoid complaining
 Honor the time for breaks
 Consider your appearance
 Be on time
 Be friendly with everyone
 Show you are dependable
 Follow the rules
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Chapter 9
MENTOR
A mentor is an experienced employee
who serves as a counselor to a person
with less experience.
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LEAVING A JOB
Give notice
 Letter
 Date
Complete current projects
Participate in exit interview
Thank coworkers
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