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THE JOB AHEADTHE JOB AHEAD

2.12.1 Work Histories

2.22.2 Moving Toward a Stable Job

2.32.3 The Future Begins Now

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WORK HISTORIESWORK HISTORIES

Explain what is meant by a work history

Describe how knowing about work histories can aid career planning

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ObjectivesObjectives

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WHAT IS A WORK HISTORY?WHAT IS A WORK HISTORY?

A work history is all of the jobs that one holds during the course of a working lifetime.

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DIFFERENT PURPOSES DIFFERENT PURPOSES OF JOBSOF JOBS

Learn occupational skills Earn money for college Gain experience in order to qualify, or

meet the preliminary requirements, for a better job

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SAMPLE WORK HISTORIESSAMPLE WORK HISTORIES

Example 1—Terry Example 2— Maria Example 3— Cindy Example 4— Ricardo

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MOVING TOWARDMOVING TOWARDA STABLE JOBA STABLE JOB

Discuss how different work histories can lead to a stable job

List characteristics of stable jobs

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ObjectivesObjectives

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WORK HISTORIESWORK HISTORIESAND STABLE JOBSAND STABLE JOBS

Stable job A stable job is one that you consider to be

permanent and that may last several years.

Self-direction Self-direction means setting goals and taking

steps to get there. Promotion means advancement to a higher-

level job or position.

Effort pays off

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STABLE JOBSSTABLE JOBSADAPT TO CHANGEADAPT TO CHANGE

Changing world Some industries and occupations become

obsolete, or no longer used, as new ones are created.

During your work life, you will probably have to adjust to great changes due to technology, which is the application of scientific knowledge to practical uses.

Successful people are generally able to anticipate and adapt to change.

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THE FUTURE BEGINS NOWTHE FUTURE BEGINS NOW

Explain the benefits of building a good school record

Identify what you can do to shape your own career

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ObjectivesObjectives

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SCHOOL AS A WORKPLACESCHOOL AS A WORKPLACE

School record A school record is a list of everything you have

done during your school years, including grades and activities.

Prospective employers will look at your school record for clues as to what kind of an employee you might be.

Now is the time to change habits and attitudes that may hold you back in the workplace.

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SHAPING YOUR CAREER SKILLSSHAPING YOUR CAREER SKILLS

Consider taking courses that will strengthen your career skills. Career skills are aptitudes and abilities

you will need to develop in order to succeed in your chosen career.

Find out what skills are needed in your chosen occupation.

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