Planning Your Career and Education

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• Planning Your Career and Education

Planning Your Career And Education
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Employment Trends of the Future

• Keep up with what is happening in the world so
  that your career does not become obsolete

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Learn About Employment Trends

• The Internet
• Newspaper
• News Programs
• Current Magazines
• Government Statistics and Publications

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Some Trends for the Future
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From Baby Boomers to Generation X to the New
Millennials
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Baby Boomers

• Born between 1946 and 1964
• Four out of every ten adults today
• The population is getting older
• How will the Baby Boom generation affect careers
  of the future?

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Generation X

• Born between 1965 and 1977

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Advantages of Generation X

• More highly educated
• Greater demand for skilled workers
• Computer literate
• Good work ethic
• As Baby Boomers retire, more job opportunities

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The New Millennials

• Born between 1977 and 1995

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The New Millennials

• Sometimes called the Echo Boomers
• By 2010, they will be the largest teen population
  is U.S. history
• Will exceed the number of Baby Boomers
• In the next 10 years, college enrollments will
  increase by 300,000 students per year
• College admission will become increasingly
  competitive.

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The New Millennials

• The cyber generation
• Their most important values are individuality and
  uniqueness
• Greatest concerns terrorism and school shootings
• Decreasing use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco
• Have the promise of changing institutions for the
  better

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More Trends . . .
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From Goods to Service and Technology

• What are some service and technology occupations?

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Service Occupations

• Health Care
• Business
• Education
• Finance
• Insurance
• Real Estate
• Transportation
• Communication

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Increased Opportunities in Healthcare

• By 2018, 26 of all new jobs will be in
  healthcare

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Why the increase?

• Aging baby boomers
• Healthcare reform
• New pharmaceuticals
• New developments in medicine

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More Assistants Needed

• Because of increased cost, we will need more
• Physicians assistants
• Medical assistants
• Physical therapy assistants
• Dental assistants

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Healthcare Workers Technology

• Workers in medical fields will use more
  technology
• Example Nursing Informatics

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Increased Need for Education
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Middle Class is Endangered

• More low pay, low skill jobs
• More high pay, high skill jobs
• Education will determine pay and class

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Need for Lifelong Education

• Need for training and education
  over a lifetime
• Without training and education,
  skills will soon become obsolete

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Energy Shortages

• Recycling
• Alternative energy
• Concerns about global warming and climate change

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Going Green!
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Going Green!

• As fossil fuels are depleted, look for more
• Wind turbines
• Solar panels
• Biofuels
• Emphasis on sustainability
• Taking care of the environment

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Green Jobs

• Environmental lawyer
• Green architect
• Sustainability consultant
• Marine biologist
• Environmental technician

• Energy efficiency specialist
• Organic farmer
• Compliance manager
• Product engineer
• Wind energy engineer
• Solar Engineer

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E-Commerce
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E-commerce is changing the way we do business

• Online sales are increasing 10-20 a year while
  traditional retail sales are stagnant
• Online marketing is used for most retail sales
• E-commerce will become an important part of
  business education

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Increase in Entrepreneurship

• Starting your own business
• Taking advantage of technology to work from home

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The Microprocessor

• In the last 20 years, its power has increased one
  million times
• In the next 20 years, it will increase a million
  times again

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Computers of the Future

• Powerful, mobile, connected
• Optical computers that operate at the speed of
  light
• Gesture, voice and touch communication
• Computers in the human body?

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Technology and Communication

• 2 million new jobs in technology
• Computer systems designs will increase by 34 by
  2018

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New Technology Jobs

• Computer network administrators
• Data communications analysts
• Web developers
• Data loss prevention
• Online security

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Computer Science

• Computer science grads will be especially
  marketable when combined with traditional fields
  such as finance and marketing

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New Media

• Cell phones
• Other mobile devices

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Diverse Workforce

• More older workers
• More women
• One third from diverse groups
• More immigrants

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Advances in Technology

• Many new careers in technology
• Radiation and lasers
• Fiber optics and telecommunications
• Artificial intelligence
• Biotechnology
• Advances in medicine

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Beware of Outsourcing

• Accounting
• Customer service
• Data entry
• Assembly line workers
• Software developers
• Technical support

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21st Century

• The Biology Century

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New Advances in Biology

• The 21st Century will be the biology century
• Human Genome Project
• Biotechnology
• Biomedical technology

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Biotechnology

• Increasing important to
• Combat disease
• Develop new surgical devices
• Increase food production
• Reduce pollution
• Improve recycling
• Tools for law enforcement

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Biomedical Engineering

• Involves developing and testing healthcare
  innovations
• Will increase 72 by 2018

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Effect of Terrorism

• People are choosing to stay in the safety of
  their homes, offices, cars, and gated communities
• Less travel
• Increase in home remodeling and sales of
  entertainment systems
• Increase in careers that provide value to society
  and increased personal satisfaction

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Top Jobs for the Future

• Business
• Education
• Entertainment
• Health
• Information Technology
• Travel/
• Transportation

• Law/Law enforcement
• Services
• Sports and related
• Technology
• Trades

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Employment Projections 2008-2018
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10 Fastest Growing

• Biomedical engineer
• Network systems and data communications analyst
• Home health aides
• Personal and home care aides

• Financial examiners
• Medical scientists
• Physician assistants
• Skin care specialists
• Biochemists and biophysicists
• Athletic Trainers

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10 Highest Salary Increase

• Management, scientific, technical
• Physicians
• Computer Systems design
• General merchandise stores
• Employment Services

• Local government
• Home health care services
• Services for elderly and disabled
• Nursing care facilities
• Full-service restaurants

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Top Paying Jobs

• Require math and science

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Top Paying Jobs (Over 50K)

• Chemical engineering
• Computer engineering
• Occupational therapy
• Electrical engineering
• Aerospace engineering

• Computer science
• Civil engineering
• Nursing
• Environmental engineering
• Construction management
• Physics
• Economics

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Largent Numerical Openings

• Registered nurses
• Home health aides
• Customer services rep
• Food preparation workers
• Personal and home care aides

• Retail salespersons
• Office clerks
• Accountants and auditors
• Nursing aides, orderlies
• Postsecondary teachers

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Work Skills for the 21st Century
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Basic Skills

• Reading
• Math
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking
• Computers

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Thinking Skills

• Creative Thinking
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Mental Visualization
• Knowing How to Learn
• Reasoning

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Personal Qualities

• Responsibility
• Self-esteem
• Sociability
• Self-management
• Integrity and Honesty

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Workplace Competencies

• Manage time and money
• Participate as a member of a team
• Use computers to access information
• Develop efficient management systems
• Use technology

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How to Research Your Career
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Career Description

• Nature of the work
• Working conditions
• Training
• Qualification
• Advancement

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The Career Outlook

• Salary
• Availability of employment
• Will this career exist in the future?

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To Research Your Career

• Use the College Success Web Site
• Visit the Career Center
• Use the library

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Planning Your Education
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Steps in Planning Your Education

• Assessment tests
• Take English the first semester
• Start math classes early
• Take general education
• Prepare for your major

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For Your Success

• See a counselor
• Develop an educational plan

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Making a Career Decision
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There is a choice you have to make,In everything
you do.And you must always keep in mind,The
choice you make, makes you.
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Steps in Making a Career Decision

• Self-assessment
• Personality, Interests, Values, Skills
• Explore Options
• Research careers
• Plan your education
• Make a commitment and take action
• Evaluate
• How is it working?

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Kinds of Decisions
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Dependent Decisions

• Someone else makes it for you
• For example, a doctor or parent makes the
  decision for you
• What are the advantages and disadvantages?

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Intuitive Decisions

• Based on gut feelings or intuition
• For example, we might use this in making a quick
  decision in an emergency or when gambling
• What are the advantages and disadvantages?

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Planful Decisions

• Weigh the consequences
• What are the pros and cons

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Use Planful Decisions for

• What is my major?
• What is my career?
• Who should I marry?

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Steps in Planful Decisions

• State the problem
• Consider your values
• What are your talents?
• Gather information
• Generate alternatives
• Evaluate the pros and cons of the options
• Select the best alternative
• Take action

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Group Activity Planful Decision
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Writing a Resume
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Your Resume

• A snapshot of your education and experience
• Generally one page

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Resume

• Contact information
• Name
• Address
• Telephone
• E-mail

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Resume

• Career Objective
• Education
• Experience
• Special skills, honors, awards
• References

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Good Resume

• Write clearly
• Be brief
• Be neat
• Be honest
• Print professionally or post online
• Your resume represents you!

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Letters of Reference

• Ask for letters of reference from your current
  employers and professors. Keep them on file.
• Use them to apply for jobs and scholarships.

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Online Resumes

• Many jobs today will be posted on the Internet
  and will require online resumes

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Cover Letter

• State briefly the job you are interested in.
• Briefly state how your education and experience
  would be an asset to the company.
• Ask for an interview.
• Attach your resume.

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Assignment

• Complete a resume and cover letter for your ideal
  job.
• Assume you have graduated from college and are
  applying for that job that motivated you to
  finish college.

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The Job Interview
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First Learn About the Job

• Library
• Personnel Office
• Friends and Contacts
• Web Site

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Interviewers Look For

• Enthusiasm and commitment
• How you can be an asset to the company
• How you can work as part of a team

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Make a Good Impression

• Dress appropriately
• Relax
• Anticipate interview questions
• Smile and introduce yourself
• Maintain eye contact

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Interview Questions

• Tell us about yourself.
• Why do you want this job?
• Why are you leaving your present job?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• Tell us about a difficulty or problem you solved
  on the job.

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Interview Questions

• Tell us about one of your achievements on the
  job.
• What do you like best about your job?
• What do you like least?
• Are there any questions you would like to ask?

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Write a Thank You Note

• It makes a good impression.
• It causes the interviewer to think about you
  again.

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Interview Worksheet

• 1. Answer the questions in 5 minutes
• 2. Practice the questions with your partner

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Keys to SuccessLife is a Dangerous Opportunity
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The Chinese Word for Crisis Has Two Characters

• Danger
• Opportunity

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What is the danger?What is the opportunity?
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Every adversity has the seed of a greater benefit
or possibility.
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Assignment Complete Rate Your Skills for
Success in the Workplace
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See a Counselor to develop your Educational Plan