EXPLORING CAREER DECISIONSObjective 3.01

Understand the World of Work and How the World of Work Changes

Essential Questions: What is the world of work?What factors make the world of work change?

CLASSIFICATIONS OF WORK

Job

Occupation

Career

Volunteer

JOB

Work done to earn money or pay

Example: Cleaning your room to earn money to go to the movies

OCCUPATION

Set of related or similar job skills and experiences

Example: Cashier, flight attendant, waitress

CAREER

A series of jobs held over a period of time in the same or related field or area of interest

Example: A career in medicine as a scientist, teacher, and doctor

VOLUNTEER

Work done for free

Example: Working for Habitat for Humanity on a Saturday

WORK CLUSTERS

Industry/career field (cluster)

Education and training cluster

Similar occupations/careers

Teacher, counselor, and psychologist

Common interests and skills

Planning, managing, educating, and training

REASONS FOR WORKING

Income

Identity

Lifestyle

Satisfaction

Contribution

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CHANGES IN THE WORLD OF WORK

Global economy

Technology

Society

Workplace trends