Career Opportunities

What is the difference between a career and a job?

Your career is your profession You will start at the entry level – little or

no experience, low pay

2. Why do we work? a. Personal achievementb. Personal growthc. Social relationshipsd. Fulfillmente. financial

3. How do you choose a career? A. think about activities you enjoy B. List your skills and talents C. identify your values D. work part time or do community

service

• 4. Recent surveys indicate the qualities employers want include

• A. communication skills• B. computer skills• C. critical thinking and problem solving• D. positive attitude• E. Math skills• F. teamwork• G. ability and willingness to learn

5. You may need a resume which should include

a. List of jobs or activitiesb. Skillsc. Achievementsd. References

• 6. Be prepared when applying for a job –make a career packet

• A. write down time and place of interview• B. Bring addresses of references• C. Learn about the company• D. go alone• E. Dress neatly and appropriately• F. Bring a pen• G. remember that first impressions are very

important• H. Know your addresses and social security number

7. Once you have the job A. Be on time B. Follow the rules C. Ask questions D. Accept criticism E. If you make a mistake, admit it F. Take pride in your work

G. develop a strong work ethic H. Be enthusiastic I. Be flexible J. Be responsible – show up K. Be positive L. Learn to handle stress M. Do the best job possible… people

watch

8. Develop a career portfolio for resumes, scholarships, interviews. Also include

A. honors, awards, grades B. past work experience C. community service – include records,

brochures, etc D. track workplace achievements E. addresses of schools, etc

F. Work philosophy – belief about yourselfG. Letters of recommendationH. TranscriptsI. Letters of appreciationJ. Newspaper clippings about youK. Networking contacts

Education trainingEach level of education takes a different

amount of time to complete Professional degrees take the longest amount

of time and varies depending on the profession.

Doctorate degrees 4-6 years beyond undergraduate degrees in college.

Masters degree – 2 years beyond undergraduate degrees in college.

Bachelors degree – 4 years beyond high school.

Associates degree – 2 years beyond high school.

© Family Economics & Financial Education – November 2007 – Career Development

Unit – Career ResearchFunded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of

Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

© Family Economics & Financial Education – November 2007 – Career Development

Unit – Career ResearchFunded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of

Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

Fastest Growing Occupations

Education/Training Category

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

PharmacistsPhysicians and surgeons ChiropractorsOptometristsVeterinarians

Professional Degree

Physicians and surgeonsLawyersPharmacists VeterinariansChiropractors

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

Postsecondary teachers

Computer and information scientists, research

Chemistry and Biophysicists

Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists

Doctorate Degree Postsecondary teachers Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

Computer and information scientists, research

Biochemists and biophysicists

Physical therapistsOccupational therapists

Hydrologists Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors

Instructional coordinators

Master’s Degree Physical therapistsClergyEducational, vocational, and school counselors

Instructional coordinators Rehabilitation counselors

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

© Family Economics & Financial Education – November 2007 – Career Development

Unit – Career ResearchFunded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of

Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

Fastest Growing OccupationsEducation/Training Category

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

Education administrators, preschool and childcare center/program

Computer and information systems managers

Training and development managers

ActuariesMedical and health services managers

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

[plus work experience]

General and operations managersManagement analystsFinancial managers Computer and information systems managersSales managers

Network systems and data communications analysts

Physician assistants Computer software engineers, applications

Computer software engineers, systems software

Network and computer systems administrators

Bachelor’s Degree Elementary school teachers, except special education

Accountants and auditors Computer software engineers, applications

Computer systems analystsSecondary school teachers, except special and vocational education

Physical therapy assistantsDental hygienistsForensic science techniciansVeterinary technologists and techniciansDiagnostic medical sonographers

Associate’s Degree Registered nurses Computer support specialists Dental hygienists Paralegals and legal assistantsMedical records and health information technicians

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

© Family Economics & Financial Education – November 2007 – Career Development

Unit – Career ResearchFunded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of

Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

Fastest Growing Occupations

Education/Training Category

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

Preschool teachers, except special education

Surgical technologistsGaming dealers Emergency medical technicians and paramedics

Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors

Postsecondary Vocational Award

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants

Preschool teachers, except special education

Automotive service technicians and mechanics

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

Self-enrichment education teachers

Emergency management specialists

Gaming managersConstruction and building inspectors

First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers

Work Experience in Related Occupation

First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers

Self-enrichment education teachers

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

© Family Economics & Financial Education – November 2007 – Career Development

Unit – Career ResearchFunded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of

Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona

Fastest Growing OccupationsEducation/Training Category

Largest Numerical Increases in Occupations

Fire fightingTile and marble setting Athletes and sports competitors Coaches and scoutsInterpreters and translators

Long Term On-the-Job Training [more than 12 months]

CarpentersCooks, restaurant Police and sheriff’s patrol officersPlumbers, pipefitters, and steamfittersElectricians

Medical assistantsDental assistantsHazardous materials removal workersSocial and human service assistantsResidential advisors

Moderate Term On-the-Job Training[1 to 12 months]

Customer service representatives

Truck-drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer

Maintenance and repair workers, general

Medical assistantsExecutive secretaries and administrative assistants

Home health aides Personal and home care aidesOccupational therapist aidesAmusement and recreation attendants

Short Term On-the-Job Training [0 to 1

month]

Retail salespersonsJanitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

Waiters and Waitresses Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food

Home health aides

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook – Tomorrow’s Jobs December 2005