EXPLORING CAREER
DECISIONS
Created by
David Burgest and students at Francis Bradley Middle School
Including- Will Washburn and Alexa MacLamroc
All Learning Objectives and Standards
What are Interests?
Hobbies,
 Activities,
 Subjects.
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How is Attitude Characterized?
Positive,
 Negative.
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Working With People!
Working with people
involves working to
benefit society.
 Careers include: teacher,
social worker, doctor
coach, lawyer,
policeman/fireman/EMT.
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Working With Data!
Working with data involves working with
information and numbers.
 Careers include: accounting, researching,
computer programming, etc.
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Working With Things!
Working with things
involve working with
equipment, machines,
and tools. Careers
include: building,
cooking, landscaping,
and operating
machines.
Working With Ideas!
Working with ideas involves working with
concepts and idea pitches.
 Careers include: acting, designing,
organizing and writing.
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What are Different Types of Values?
There are many different values. Here are some.
 Relationships,
 Responsibilities,
 Achievements,
 Compassion,
 Recognition,
 And Courage.
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What are Some Values That Can Guide Career Choices?
Some values that can help you choose your career are:
 Creativity,
 Independence,
 Recognition,
 Job security,
 And Variety.
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Personality Types.
Personality Types
Self-Attributes According to Personality Types.
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Realistic-nature-lover, athletic, mechanical, likes working with
equipment.
Investigative- inquisitive, enjoys science & math, likes working with
data.
Artistic- imaginative, expressive, innovative, likes working with
ideas.
Social- outgoing, social, listener, likes working with people.
Enterpriser- enthusiastic, leader, persuasive, likes working with
people.
Conventional- detailed, structured, record keeper, likes working
with data.
Realistic
Realisticnature-lover,
athletic,
mechanical,
likes working
with
equipment.
Investigative
Investigativeinquisitive, enjoys
science & math,
likes working with
data.
Artistic
Artisticimaginative,
expressive,
innovative, likes
working with
ideas.
Socialoutgoing, social,
listener, likes
working with
people.
Enterpriserenthusiastic,
leader,
persuasive,
likes working
with people.
Conventionaldetailed,
structured,
record
keeper, likes
working with
data.
Why is it important to consider personality when making career
choices?
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When careers are matched to personality, satisfaction is more
likely.
Research shows that personality influences career choices.
Types of Work
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Types of work can be classified as:
Job- work done for pay, Ex. Cleaning out your parent’s garage for
money.
Occupation- set of related job skills and experiences, Ex. cashier,
flight attendant, waitress.
Career- a series of jobs held over a period of time in the same
interest field. Ex. teacher, doctor, pharmacist.
Volunteer- work done for free for a good cause. Ex. Habitat for
Humanity worker.
Types of Work Performed are Grouped in Clusters
Categorized By:
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Industry/career field (cluster)
Similar occupations/careers
Common interests and skills
Non-Traditional Careers
What are Reasons for Participation in the World of
Work?
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Income
Identity
Lifestyle
Satisfaction
Contribution
What Factors Contribute to Changes in the World of
Work?
Global Economy
 Technology
 Society
 Workplace Trends
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What is Personality? The Traits That Make a Person
Unique.
Personality traits can be categorized by an individual’s:
 Actions- Helpful, playful, or charming.
 Habits-Talk fast when nervous, or twirl hair when thinking.
 Feelings- Happy, sad, or glad.
 Thoughts- Wishful, positive, or negative.
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What are Learning Styles? The Way a Person Thinks
and Learns.
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How are learning styles categorized?
Verbal/Linguist- learns by saying, hearing, and seeing.
Logical/Mathematical- learns by categorizing, classifying, and
patterns.
Bodily/Kinesthetic- learns by interacting and being in real space.
Visual/Spatial- learns by using the mind’s eye, colors and
pictures.
Musical/Rhythmic- learns by rhythms and melodies.
Interpersonal-learns best by sharing, cooperating, and
comparing.
Intrapersonal- learns best by independent study.
Naturalist-learns by observing and learning about nature.
Learning Styles
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By: Alexa MacLamroc
8th 2B
Francis Bradley Middle School
2/13/13
Verbal/Linguist
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Being able to learn by saying, hearing, and seeing.
Logical/mathematic
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Someone who learns by categorizing, classifying,
and patterns.
Bodily/Kinesthetic
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Learns by interacting and being in real space.
Visual/Spacial
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Learns by using the mind’s eye, colors, and pictures.
Musical/Rhythmic
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Learns by rhythms and melodies.
Interpersonal
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Learns best by sharing, cooperating, and comparing.
Intrapersonal
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Learns best by independent study.
Naturalist
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Learns by observing and learning about nature.
Networking Provides a Way to Build Relationships, Communicate
Career Interests, and Find Job Leads. Examples of Sources to
Networking Include:
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Career Fairs,
Community Members,
Family and Friends,
School Resources.
Printed Resources Provide Information About Job
Openings.
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Bulletin board ads,
Classified ads,
Help wanted signs.
Internet Resources Provide a Way to Search for
Jobs Over the Internet.
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Conducting yourself on the internet:
Safeguard personal information,
Be professional.
Types of Job Search Websites
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Career Specific- searches for jobs in a particular field,
Company Specific- searches for jobs within a specific company,
Location Specific- searches for jobs in a specified location,
General- searches for jobs in general.
How Do You Apply For Employment?
Job Application,
 Résumé
 Cover Letter
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What Are The Types of Interviews?
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Formal,
Group,
Informational,
Telephone.
Plan for Future Employment,
Purpose,
 Development of Preliminary Career Plan.
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