Exam Study Guide Use with outline notes Examples of Interests • Hobbies • Activities • Subjects 1.01 Understand interests, attitudes, and values. 2 Interest Categories Categories • People • Data • Things • Ideas 1.01 Understand interests, attitudes, and values. Group your interests accordingly. 3 Practice Questions - Set 1 1. Watching television, drawing, and reading are all examples of: A attitudes. B data. C hobbies. D things. 2. Cheerleading, debating, and studying are all examples of: A activities. B hobbies. C information. D subjects. 1.01 Understand interests, attitudes, and values. 3. Hiking, hobbies, and hunting are all examples of: A data. B interests. C things. D values. 4. Negativity, sadness, and jealousy are all examples of what? A Attitudes B Ideas C Interests D Values 4 How is attitude classified? • Positive • Negative • How do positive and negative attitudes affect your outlook on life? • How can attitude affect the work place? 1.01 Understand interests, attitudes, and values. 5 Types of Values Relationships – being close to friends and family Responsibility – being dependable and trustworthy Achievement – wanting to succeed in whatever you do Compassion - caring for others Recognition – wanting to be respected and appreciated. Courage – overcoming fear to face problems 1.01 Understand interests, attitudes, and values. 6 You’ve got personality! Personality can be categorized by your: – Actions – Helpful, playful, charming… – Feelings – Happy, sad, glad… – Habits – talk fast when nervous, twirl hair when thinking.. – Thoughts – wishful, positive, negative….. •What are some other examples? 1.02 Understand personality and learning styles. 7 8 Learning Styles or Multiple Intelligences Verbal/Linguistic •Definition • Verbal/Linguistic – related to words and language •Characteristics • Likes to read books • Listens to and gives oral presentations • Communicates through written and oral messages • Likes discussions and debates • Likes to explain things •How does this person learn best? • Saying, hearing, and seeing words 1.02 Understand personality and learning styles. 9 Logical/Mathematical •Definition • Logical/Mathematical – reasoned, precise, accurate •Characteristics • Likes to conduct experiments • Likes to work with numbers • Likes to explore patterns and relationships • Good at math, problem solving, and reasoning •How does this person learn best? • Categorizing, classifying, and working with patterns and relationships 1.02 Understand personality and learning styles. 10 Bodily/Kinesthetic •Definition • Physical activity and movement and awareness through sensory perception – hearing, seeing, smelling, feeling •Characteristics • Likes to move around, touch, talk, and use body language • Good at sports, dancing, gymnastics, and crafts •How does this person learn best? • By touching, moving, interacting with space and processing knowledge through bodily sensations 1.02 Understand personality and learning styles. 11 Visual/Spatial •Definition • Mental images, seeing, sight •Characteristics • Likes to draw, build, design, and create • Daydreamer and imaginative • Watches movies and plays computer games • Good at sensing changes • Good at puzzles and mazes and reading charts and graphs •How does this person learn best? • By visualizing, dreaming, and using colors and pictures 1.02 Understand personality and learning styles. 12 Musical/Rhythmic •Definition • Sound arranged in patterns, tone, and pitch through music, poetry, color, painting, and photography •Characteristics • Likes to sing, hum tunes, listen to music, play an instrument • Good at picking up sounds, remembering melodies, noticing pitch, rhythm, and patterns • Good at keeping time •How does this person learn best? • Through rhythm, melody, and music 1.02 Understand personality and learning styles. 13 Interpersonal •Definition • Related to relationships with other people •Characteristics • Has lots of friends, likes to talk and join groups • Good at understanding people • Good at communicating • Good at mediation (resolving conflict) •How does this person learn best? • Sharing with others, collaborative groups, and teaching others 1.02 Understand personality and learning styles. 14 Intrapersonal •Definition • Within self •Characteristics • Likes to work alone • Reflective and self-aware • Instinctual • Original •How does this person learn best? • Working alone, individualized projects, and self-paced instruction 1.02 Understand personality and learning styles. 15 Naturalistic •Definition • Related to nature and the environment •Characteristics • Likes to work outside • Enjoys geography, weather, learning about the environment • Good at categorizing, organizing, planning, • Interested in preservation and conservation • Likes to work with animals •How does this person learn best? • By studying nature’s patterns, such as erosion and climate, learning how things work, and cause and effect relationships 1.02 Understand personality and learning styles. 16 Transferable Skills • • • • • • • • Social and Communication Listening Problem-Solving Technology Decision Making Organizing and Planning Teamwork Adaptability Personal Skills Physical Mental Social Career Categories Careers are divided into four broad categories to make searching for jobs and job descriptions easier. • Working with People – involves working to benefit people or society. Careers include: teaching, doctor, coaching, law enforcement, social worker, etc. • Working with Data – involves working with information and numbers. Careers include: accounting, researching, computer programming, etc. 2.01 Understand how interests and values influence career choices. 19 Career Categories (continued) • Working with Things – involves working with equipment, machines, and tools. Careers include: building, cooking, landscaping, operating machines, etc. • Working with Ideas – involves working with concepts and ideas. Careers include acting, designing, organizing, writing, etc. 2.01 Understand how interests and values influence career choices. 20 What values are most important? Creativity Recognition Being able to produce or do something original Being respected or known for what you do Independence Being able to work on your own and at your own speed Job Security Having regular steady work Variety Being able to do different things 2.01 Understand how interests and values influence career choices. 21 Dr. Holland’s Code to Personality Types • • • • • • Realistic –The Doers Investigative – The Thinkers Artistic – The Creators Social – The Helpers Enterpriser – The Persuaders Conventional – The Organizers WORK CATEGORIES • JOB – WORK DONE TO EARN MONEY • OCCUPATION – SET OF RELATED JOB SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES • CAREER – A SERIES OF JOBS HELD OVER A PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SAME OR RELATED FIELD OF INTEREST • VOLUNTEER - WORK DONE FOR FUN REASONS WHY PEOPLE WORK • • • • • Money (Income) Identity Lifestyle Satisfaction Contribution to society REASONS FOR CHANGE IN THE WORKING WORLD • • • • Global Economy Technology Society Workplace Trends – see next slide Work Place Trends Vocabulary – Teamwork – people often work in teams rather than independently – Workforce Diversity – variety of ethnicities in the workplace – Job Sharing – may not work for the full day 1 position filled by 2 different people. – Outsourcing – sending jobs outside of company. – Telecommuting – working from home – Flextime – work for longer days, may receive more time off. Ex: If an employee works M-Th. for 10 hours each day, they can have Friday off. Practice Questions Set 2 1. 2. 3. 4. Which is an example of how society has changed the world of work? A Decreased number of grandparents in the workplace B Decreased number of men in the workplace C Increased number of adolescents in the workplace D Increased number of woman in the workplace Ann works for a large company. Her office is in her home. What world of work change has contributed to this? A Global economy B Technology C Society D Workplace trends 5. A female engineer noticed that more women engineers are in her department than men. What world of work change has contributed to this increase? A Global economy B Technology C Society D Workplace trends Which is an example of how technology has changed the world of work? A Availability of onsite childcare facilities B Keeping appointments on a Blackberry C More casual dressing D Using a paper calendar 6. Which is an example of how the global economy has changed the world of work? A Minimum work age is younger B Most people work at home C No more weekend work D Required some jobs to be moved overseas 7. Which is an example of how the global economy has changed the world of work? A Increase in the number of work days B Many people work from home C People do not have to travel for work D Telephone assistance from India An employee worked in the same plant for ten years. In six months, his/her department will move overseas. What world of work change has contributed to this move? A Global economy B Technology C Society D Workplace trends Practice Questions – Set 3 1. Which is an example of a workplace trend? A Being a lifelong learner B Being concerned C Being optimistic D Being the best employee 2. Tom worked as a newspaper deliverer, taxi driver, and waiter. These are examples of which type of work? A Job B Occupation C Career D Volunteer 3. In six years, Jane worked as a teacher, counselor, and principal. These are examples of which type of work? A Job B Occupation C Career D Volunteer 4. Kim has been an X-Ray technician, nurse, and surgeon. These are examples of which type of work? A Job B Occupation C Career D Volunteer 5. Tom donates his time on weekends, feeding the homeless and reading to the elderly. These are examples of which type of work? A Job B Occupation C Career D Volunteer TRADITIONAL / NON-TRADITIONAL CAREERS • Traditional Careers are those careers you would identify as typically “male” or typically “female”. • Non-traditional Careers are those that are not thought of as “traditional” male or female. Practice Questions – Set 4 1. Which are examples of types of work grouped by similar careers? A Dentist and surgeon B Receptionist and engineer C Baker and barber D Musician and researcher 3. Which are examples of types of work grouped by common interests? A Firefighter and farmer B Architect and accountant C Hairstylist and barber D Receptionist and mechanic 2. Which are examples of types of work grouped by similar careers? A Engineer and eye doctor B Cashier and clerk C Driver and drafter D Scientist and school teacher 4. Which are examples of types of work grouped by career field? A Coach and umpire B Cook and hairstylist C Funeral director and mathematician D Electrician and editor CAREER CLUSTERS • A CAREER CLUSTER IS A GROUP OF JOBS AND INDUSTRIES THAT ARE SIMILAR. CAREER CLUSTERS 16 National Career Clusters 1. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource 2. Architecture and Construction 3. Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications 4. Business, Management, and Administration 5. Education and Training CLUSTERS (CONT’D) 6. Finance 7. Government and Public Administration 8. Health Science 9. Hospitality and Tourism 10.Human Services 11.Information Technology CLUSTERS (CONT’D) 12.Law, Public Safety, and Security 13.Manufacturing 14.Marketing, Sales, and Service 15.Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 16.Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Foundation Skills – Basic • Reading – locates, understands, and interprets written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules • Writing – communicates thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing, and creates documents such as letters, directions, manuals, reports, graphs, and flow charts • Arithmetic/Mathematics – performs basic computations and approaches practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques • Listening – receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues • Speaking – organizes ideas and communicates orally 3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success 35 Thinking Skills Creativity – generates new ideas Decision Making – specifies goals and constraints, generates alternatives, considers risks, and evaluates and chooses best alternative Problem Solving – recognizes problems and devises and implements plan of action Seeing Things in the Mind’s Eye – organizes, and processes symbols, pictures, graphs, objects, and other information Knowing how to learn – uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills Reasoning – discovers a rule or principle underlying the relationship between two or more objects and applies it when solving a problem 3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success 36 Personal Qualities • Responsibility – exerts a high level of effort and perseveres towards goal attainment • Self-Esteem – believes in own self-worth and maintains a positive view of self • Sociability – demonstrates understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness in group settings • Self-Management – assesses self accurately, sets personal goals, monitors progress, and exhibits self-control • Integrity/Honesty – chooses ethical courses of action 3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success 37 Workplace Specific Skills Resources • Time – selects goal-relevant activities, ranks them, allocates time, and prepares and follows schedules • Money – uses or prepares budgets, makes forecasts, keeps records, and makes adjustments to meet objectives • Material and Facilities – acquires, stores, allocates, and uses materials or space efficiently • Human Resources – assesses skills and distributes work accordingly, evaluates performance and provides feedback 3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success 39 Interpersonal • Participates as a Member of a Team – contributes to group effort • Teaches Others New Skills • Serves Clients/Customers – works to satisfy customers’ expectations • Exercises Leadership – communicates ideas to justify position, persuades and convinces others, responsibly challenges existing procedures and policies • Negotiates – works toward agreements involving exchange of resources, resolves divergent interests • Works with Diversity – works well with men and women from diverse backgrounds 3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success 40 Information • Acquires and Evaluates Information – identifies need for data, obtains it from existing sources or creates it, and evaluates its relevance and accuracy • Organizes and Maintains Information – organizes, processes, and maintains written or computerized records and other forms of information in a systematic fashion • Interprets and Communicates Information – selects and analyzes information and communicates the results to others using oral, written, graphic, pictorial, or multimedia methods • Uses Computers to Process Information – employs computers to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information 3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success 41 Systems • Understands Systems – knows how social, organizational, and technological systems work and operates effectively with them • Monitors and Corrects Performance – distinguishes trends, predicts impacts on system operations, diagnoses deviations in systems’ performance and corrects malfunctions • Improves or Designs Systems – suggests modifications to existing systems and develops new or alternative systems to improve performance 3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success 42 Technology • Selects Technology – chooses procedures, tools, or equipment including computers and related technologies • Applies Technology to Task – understands overall intent and proper procedure for setup and operation of equipment • Maintains and Troubleshoots Equipment – prevents, identifies, or solves problems with equipment, including computers and other technologies 3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success 43 Practice Questions - Set 5 1. Preparing budgets and repairing cars are both examples of: A basic skills. B interpersonal skills. C systems skills. D workplace-specific skills. 2. Directing air planes, performing surgery, and designing bridges are all examples of: A basic skills. B foundation skills. C transferable skills. D workplace-specific skills. 3. Which is an example of using an interpersonal skill? A Playing an instrument B Researching problems C Serving as a class officer D Singing a solo 4. Making work schedules, taking X-rays, and updating computer systems are classified as types of: A basic skills. B foundation skills. C personal qualities. D workplace-specific skills. 5. Picking out clothes to wear, writing songs, and doing an experiment are examples of what foundation skills category? A Basic B Personality qualities C Social D Thinking 6. Playing with friends, being a club president, and doing chores are examples of what foundation skills category? A Basic B Personal qualities C Thinking 44 D Writing Transferable Skills • Communication/Social/Listening – Includes speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills. • Flexibility/Adaptability – Demonstrates willingness to change course or adapt to new rules. Also, “open minded” • Teamwork – Becoming skilled at sharing responsibility and work with others. Add value to the groups efforts. 3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success 45 Transferable Skills Book • Organizing and Planning • Leadership – Demonstrating the ability to organize people, assist, and guide them. • Technology • Problem Solving & Decision Making 3.02 Understand skills needed for employment success 46 Practice Questions – Set 6 (1-10) 1. Defining, investigating, and researching are classified as types of: A. adaptability skills. B. interpersonal skills. C. problem-solving skills. D. writing skills. 4. Being on time to meetings, being a team player, and being flexible on the job are examples of: A. basic skills. B. interpersonal skills. C. organizing skills. D. transferable skills. 2. Note Taking, scheduling parties, and sorting mail are classified as types of: A. adaptability skills. B. communication skills. C. organizing and planning skills. D. resource skills. 5. Being a good listener, keeping an open mind, and resolving conflicts on the job are examples of: A. adaptability skills. B. basic skills. C. organizing skills. D. transferable skills. 3. Which is an example of using teamwork skills to make work more effective? A. Conducting an experiment B. Developing a project with a group of coworkers. C. Emailing information D. Researching 47 6. Which is an example of using listening skills to make work more effective? A. Organizing paperwork B. Reading charts C. Taking telephone messages D. Writing company letters 7. Which is an example of using problem-solving skills to make work more effective? A Editing a document B Creating work plans C Talking with a co-worker about a disagreement D Trading offices 8. Joining a club, helping with a fundraiser, & sharing club duties are all examples of: A adaptability skills. B basic skills. C math skills. D teamwork skills. 9. Counting change, doing homework, & debating are all examples of: A adaptability skills. B basic skills. C organizing skills. D people skills. 10. Which is an example of using adaptability skills to make work more effective? A Agreeing to work later than scheduled B Complaining about a new work schedule C Organizing files D Typing reports 48 Resources Used to Seek Employment Networking Printed Resources Internet 4.01 Understand where to seek employment. 49 Networking Resources • Career Fairs - potential employers • Community Members – businesses, community programs, religious organizations • Family and Friends – parents, siblings, neighbors • School Resources - clubs, CTSOs, staff Click here to go back 4.01 Understand where to seek employment. 50 Printed Resources • Newspapers – want ads • Bulletin Boards – job postings • Help Wanted Signs – Advertisements in store windows Click here to go back 4.01 Understand where to seek employment. 51 Internet Resources • Career Specific • Company Specific • General Job Search • Location Specific Click here to go back 4.01 Understand where to seek employment. 52 Employment Documents Job Application Resume Cover Letter Thank you letter 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 53 Job Application Why is it important? A Job Application is more than just a piece of paper. It provides employers with the first impression of a potential employee. An application that is sloppy or contains inaccurate information will always end up in the trash. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 54 Job Application What is the purpose? • Provides personal data, education, and work history • Demonstrates ability to read and follow simple directions • Demonstrates ability to write neatly, spell, and provide clear and concise descriptions of work history and education • To verify honesty 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 55 Employment Documents Job Application Resume Cover Letter Thank you letter 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 56 Job Application Why is it important? A Job Application is more than just a piece of paper. It provides employers with the first impression of a potential employee. An application that is sloppy or contains inaccurate information will always end up in the trash. 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 57 Job Application What is the purpose? • Provides personal data, education, and work history • Demonstrates ability to read and follow simple directions • Demonstrates ability to write neatly, spell, and provide clear and concise descriptions of work history and education • To verify honesty 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 58 The Interview What is the purpose? • Most important step in the employment process Applicant’s opportunity to Showcase self and qualifications Learn about opportunities for advancement Learn about the employer’s management style Learn about the expectations of the job • Employer’s opportunity to: – Assess the applicant’s personality, motivation, knowledge, and work ethic – Determine if the applicant is a “right fit” for the company 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 59 Types of Interviews • Formal – Face-to-face (F2F) meeting of applicant and employer • Group - Sometimes called a panel or “tag team” interview – Conducted by an employer and one or more staff members – Applicant is asked questions by all team members – Measures how applicant interacts with different people – Tests how applicant handles stress • Informational - Initiated by the jobseeker – Get advice/information from employer people in career field – Network for job leads and referrals – Make first impression with employer • Telephone – Often used to screen applicants and determine which applicants warrant a F2F interview 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 60 Before the interview… • Research the company and industry • Plan and practice: – an introduction of yourself – what to say about your skills, knowledge, abilities, experience and goals – a list of questions to ask • Select appropriate attire • Prepare a résumé (if needed) • Make a list of references (with permission) • Plan to go alone • Print directions (if needed) 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 61 During the interview… • • • • • • • • • Arrive on time – not too early or late Exhibit confidence and positive attitude Speak clearly Give firm handshake Display appropriate body language – eye contact – hand gestures – active listening Sell yourself and qualifications Be truthful Answer and ask questions Thank the interviewer for the interview 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 62 After the interview • Follow up with a thank you letter – Shows employer that you are interested in the job – Opportunity to clarify something you said or forgot to say during the interview • Guidelines – Keep it short and error free – Thank interviewer for taking time to talk with you – Restate your interest in the job and why you’d be an asset to the company – Use personal business letter format – Send no later than two days after the interview • Be persistent, but not a pest 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 63 Résumé – What is the purpose? • Summarizes applicant’s qualifications • Provides personal data, education, work history, and reference information • Stimulates interest of employer • Determines if applicant is worth interviewing 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 64 Résumé Guidelines for Keying • Limit it to one page, if possible • Showcase skills and qualifications, but be honest • Use reverse chronological order for education and work experience • Use “action verbs” such as created, designed • Use present tense in describing a current job and past tense for others • Get permission to use names as references • Key and proofread carefully 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 65 Résumé Components • • • • • • • Personal Data – Name, address, phone number, e-mail Objective – Position applied for Education – Schools attended or currently attending, specialized subjects or programs, graduation dates (or expected graduation date) Work experience/volunteer work – Employment history, volunteer positions, apprenticeships Skills and abilities – Job-related skills and abilities Honors and Activities – Honors, awards, activities that indicate leadership and teamwork ability or relate to position References – May include statement indicating that references are available upon request 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 66 Cover Letter What is the purpose? • • • • • To introduce the applicant to the potential employer To explain reason for applying To describe qualifications To request an interview To complement the résumé 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 67 Cover Letter Guidelines for Keying • Must be keyed in 11 or 12 pt font • Must be error-free • Address to a specific person, avoid Dear Sir • Content should be clear and concise • Letter should be brief • Use personal business letter format • Use high quality paper 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 68 Cover Letter Components • Paragraph 1 – What position you are applying for and how you found out about the job • Paragraph 2 – Why you should be hired. Information about your qualifications and experience. • Paragraph 3 – Request an interview and provide contact information 4.02 Understand how to apply, interview, and make a career plan for the future. 69 Practice Questions – Set 7 1. Pat wants to work at a store. The employer needs to know what job Pam is interested in, the date that she can start, and the names of her references. Which employment document should she complete? A Cover letter B Job application C Reference letter D Résumé 2. Which is an example of information that Mya should list in the “References” section of a job application? A Counselor B Ms. Angie C Robert White D Swim coach 3. Which is an example of information that Tara should list in the “Employment Desired” section of a job application? A Bombay High School B City grocery store C Member of science club D Web page designer 4. Which is an example of what to do when completing a job application? A Check it for errors B Copy it on colored paper C Decorate it neatly D Post it on the employer’s door 5. Which is an example of what to do when completing a job application? A Alter information B Complete it with a pencil C Take your time completing it D Use abbreviations only 6. Which is an example of what to do if a mistake is made when completing a job application? A Complete another application B Draw a line through a mistake C Ignore the mistake D Write over the mistake 7. Which is an example of why an employer requires applicants to complete job applications? A Get employee’s birth date B Know what an employee likes C Know employee’s business D See how well an employee reads. 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