created by ebony d. mcallister interests and values in career choices obj. 2.01: understand how...
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Created by Ebony D. McAllister
Interests and Values in Career Choices
OBJ. 2.01: Understand how interests and values influence career choices.
The Career Planning Process
1. Self-AssessmentInterestsSkillsPersonalityValues
2. Career ExplorationOutlookTrendsEducation & TrainingCost of Living
3. Job SearchNetworkingResumesInterviewingApplications
Self-Assessment
Knowing yourself Interests Skills Personality Values
Job Search
Learning job seeking skills Networking Resumes Interviewing skills Applications
Career Exploration
Learning about occupations and educational requirements. Outlooks Educational requirements Trends
Sources of Career Information
Parents and guardians Friends Library Websites Newspapers Headhunter agencies
Career Categories
Careers are divided into four broad categories to make searching for jobs and job descriptions easier.
People Data Things Ideas
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.
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.
What do you VALUE???
Creativity Being able to produce or do something original
Recognition 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
Creativity
Being able to produce or do something original
Artists Rappers Designers
Recognition
Being respected or known for what you do Being rewarded Being thanked Being important
Independence
Being able to work on your own and at your own speed
Make your own schedule Work at your own speed Work from home
Job Security
Having regular steady work Military Doctors Morticians Teachers/ daycare
Variety
Being able to do different things Completing different tasks Working different times Working with many people
Firefighters Nurses Doctors Police officers
What is the career category??
Look at the following pictures to identify the different career categories represented.
Which career category?
1. Data
2. Ideas
3. People
4. Things
Which career category?
1. Data
2. Things
3. People
4. Ideas
Which career category?
1. Data
2. Ideas
3. People
4. Things
Donna is a chemist. She chose this career to match her interest in working with:
1. Data
2. Things
3. Ideas
4. People
Which career category?
1. People
2. Data
3. Things
4. Ideas
Chris Brown is a songwriter. He chose this career to match his interest working with:
1. People
2. Data
3. Things
4. Ideas
Aaron’s job allows him to keep records, do reports, and keep track of money. Which career category?
1. Data
2. Things
3. Ideas
4. People
Which career category?
1. People
2. Data
3. Things
4. Ideas
Which career category?
1. People
2. Data
3. Things
4. Ideas
Which values match these careers?
Identify the value that represents each of the following careers.
Tiffany has been a banker for 20 years with the same company. Which value matches her career?
1. Recognition
2. Creativity
3. Job security
4. Variety
Firefighters match which value?
1. Creativity
2. Independence
3. Recognition
4. Variety
Kimora Lee Simmons is a fashion designer. Which value matches her career choice?
1. Creativity
2. Independence
3. Job security
4. Recognition
Which value matches this career?
1. Creativity
2. Independence
3. Recognition
4. Variety
Nicki Minaj is a rapper. Which value is represented?
1. Creativity
2. Independence
3. Recognition
4. Variety
Maya Angelou is a poet. Which value matches her career?
1. Creativity
2. Independence
3. Recognition
4. Variety
Being rewarded, being important, and being thanked are all examples of which value?
1. Independence
2. Recognition
3. Job security
4. Variety