Unit 2, Lesson 3- What Jobs are Hot and Not

TEXTBOOK Mystique: an aura of mystery or mystical power surrounding a particular

occupation or pursuit Some jobs have a certain mystique. They seem very important for society or

glamorous. However, they could involve hard work. Why do you think people are attracted to them? Downsides?◦ Ad exec◦ Architect◦ Attorney◦ Chef◦ Chiropractor◦ Clinical psychologist◦ Medical scientist◦ Non-profit manager◦ Physician◦ Police officer◦ Real estate agent◦ Small business owner◦ Teacher

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Brainstorm - What are the issues of the modern day workforce?

Companies making less money, unable to hire more people

More technological advancement, taking jobs away from humans

 - Lots of different jobs exist to match individual personalities and interests.

Who thinks that they will get a job doing something that they love?  ◦ P.22 - Get Real.

Let’s answer question 2.

Interest + Personality Job you like?

Job market gap widening due to skills imbalance

Traditional industries like bakers, butchers, tailors, manufacturing workers, office managers and teachers are showing signs of a "labour surplus" — where there are far more qualified workers than there are positions for them.

SOURCE: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2012/12/03/cibc-economy-jobs.html

Job market gap widening due to skills imbalance

On the other end of the spectrum, the bank lists occupations that show signs of having a major labour shortage — industries that consistently can't find enough qualified people to fill needed positions.

SOURCE: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2012/12/03/cibc-economy-jobs.html

Why is this?Groups of 2, one partner with access to the Internet.Research 2 of the occupations listed below, take notes and

be prepared to tell the class why there are either workers needed or too many of them.