Objective 4.02: Critique career information in

terms of reliability and compatibility to personal

information.

Personal Career Profile

• 1. Personal Information

• a. Values

• b. Interests

• c. Personality traits

• d. Data, People, Things preference

• e. Skills and aptitudes

• f. Education/training goals

2. Career Information

• a. Career values

• b. Career duties and responsibilities

• c. Personality type needed

• d. Data, People, Things characteristics

• e. Skills and aptitudes required

• f. Education/training required

Traditional and non-traditional careers

• Non-traditional careers

• Department of Labor - list of non-traditional careers for women http://www.dol.gov/wb/factsheets/nontra2002.htm.

• List of non-traditional careers for men http://www.iseek.org/sv/10114.jsp?textOnly=Y

True or False?a. Women in clerical jobs make more money than trade workers. b. Men are not nurturing enough to work with small children.c. Women are not strong enough to perform in trade or construction

jobs.d. Men who work in non-traditional careers are not masculine.e. Women who work in non-traditional careers are not feminine.f. Men who choose non-traditional careers are not strong enough or

skilled enough to perform traditionally male careers.g. Men or women employed in non-traditional careers earn less than

others employed in traditional occupations.h. Females do not have a strong aptitude for math and science and

therefore, won’t perform well in associated careers.i. Women and men are represented equally in most occupations.j. Certain jobs are “men’s work” and other jobs are “women’s work”.k. Women will leave employment to get married and have children;

therefore, the best jobs should go to males.l. Women on a job site make it difficult for men to concentrate.

Advantages of non-traditional careers

• a. Intrinsic motivation of following dreams• b. Empowerment/autonomy• c. Receive more attention on the job• d. Makes an impact on society; opens the door to

others• e. Higher wages• f. Job satisfaction• g. Opportunities to learn while you earn

(Apprenticeships) • h. Acquire transferable skills• i. Better benefits• j. Job security • k. Better work environment

Disadvantages of non-traditional careers

• a. Hazardous workplaces • b. Discrimination/harassment• c. Sense of isolation• d. Non-supportive friends and family• e. Physical requirements• f. Shift work vs. traditional schedule• g. Seasonal lay-offs• h. Lack of mentors• i. Potential for physical and mental

challenges

Barriers to pursuing non-traditional jobs

a. Unsupportive attitudes of family and friendsb. Lack of equity in education (Traditional courses are

typically selected.)c. Workplace/school discrimination• 1). Lack of acceptance• 2). Not getting proper training• 3). Isolation on the work-site• 4). Limited access to support services• 5). Women assigned menial tasks in work/lab

environment• 6). Sexual harassment

Sexual harassment

a. Definition• uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical behavior

of a sexual nature especially by a person in authority toward a subordinate (as an employee)

b. Types of sexual harassment1). Quid pro quo harassment – “this for that” (didn’t go on a date with the boss therefore they are not even considered for a raise)

• 2). Hostile environment harassment - speech or conduct that is

– “severe or pervasive” enough to– create a “hostile or abusive work environment”– based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,

veteran status, or, in some jurisdictions, sexual orientation, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, or personal appearance,

Sexual Harassment

c. Recognizing sexual harassment• 1). Is the behavior sexual in nature?• 2). Do other individuals view the behavior as

sexual in nature?• 3). Is the behavior unwelcome?• 4). Is the behavior offensive?• 5). Does the behavior interfere with work?• 6). Does the harasser understand that the

behavior is unwelcome?

Sexual Harassment

d. Discouraging sexual harassment1). Know the law and your company’s policy on sexual harassment.2). Be businesslike in dress, language and behavior at all times.

• 3). Make the harasser know that you want the behavior stopped.

e. Taking action against sexual harassment• 1). Tell the harasser to stop!• 2). Keep detailed written records.• 3). Report the offense to your supervisor unless your

supervisor is the harasser. If your supervisor is the harasser, report the incident to his/her supervisor.

• Are you an Entrepreneur?

Critique personal readiness to pursue non-traditional careers.

• 1. Transferable Skills Inventory – http://www.iseek.org/sv/10109.jsp?textOnly=Y

• 2. Non-Traditional Interests

Inventory - http://www.iseek.org/sv/10108.jsp?textOnly=Y

F. The importance of small business. 1. Benefits

– a. Creates new jobs– b. Opportunities for minorities

and women– c. Provides new products and

services

2. 3 Types of small business structures

• a. Sole Proprietorship - A sole proprietor is someone who owns an unincorporated business by himself or herself.

• b. Partnership• c. Corporation - A corporation is

a legal entity separate from the persons that form it.

• The defining feature of a corporation is its legal independence from the people who create it. If a corporation fails, shareholders only stand to lose their investment, and employees will lose their jobs, but neither will be liable for debts that remain owing to the corporation's creditors.

Advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship

1. Advantages• a. Autonomy (independence)/Empowerment• b. Job satisfaction• c. Income potential2. Disadvantages• a. Liability

– 1.) Tort - an act that injures someone in some way, and for which the injured person may sue the wrongdoer for damages.

– 2.) Financial• b. Work long hours• c. Business may not prosper• ENTREPRENEUR VIDEO!

Personal entrepreneurial traits

1. Initiative – plan, act2. Leadership qualities – honesty, good communication

skills, etc.3. Dependability/trustworthiness4. Organizational skills5. Dedication/perseverance – work through the hard times

(Orville & Wilber Wright)6. Decision making/problem solving7. Risk taker8. Foresight – thinking about the future, vision9. Judgment/reasoning – logical thinking

4 Steps to becoming an entrepreneur

• 1. Vision

• 2. Research

• 3. Planning

• 4. Acting

Options to become an entrepreneur

1. Start your own business• a. Legal issues• 1.) Permit• 2.) Building codes • b. Financial issues/Capital/Start-up costs• 1.) Cost of equipment/supplies• 2.) Employee salary/benefits• 3.) Advertising• 4.) Work space2. Buy an established business3. Acquire a franchise (Chik-fil-A)4. Take over the family business

Activity

• CREATE YOUR OWN BUSINESS!• Create a logo/symbol, business card, pamphlet, etc. (Ex.

Nike Check, “M” for McDonalds)• Draw a picture OR Make a model (poster board, shoe box,

cardboard, plastic, etc.) of what you want your business building to look like. What colors will you use? (Ex. Great Outdoors Hunting Store– green, brown, tan)

• Create a list of necessities for your business. • Create a list of requirements/rules for employees. (dress

code, must be personable, etc.)• BE CREATIVE!• DUE FRIDAY!

• 4.03 Handouts – Fill in the blank

Monday

• As a group, create a skit and role-play interactions in the Workplace in the year 2050. What changes do you expect? How will some things remain the same?

• Present in 30 minutes

Tuesday

• Draw a cartoon which represents the implications of the changing workplace.

• (Work Trends or Workplace 2000)

Homework - Tuesday• CHANGES IN SOCIETAL PATTERNS!

• Create a survey for adults regarding the following issues:– Number of times per year they eat out– Number of times per year they stay in a motel– Number of children in childcare– Number of times a car is serviced in a year– How often they go to the movies– ETC.

• Each student should survey at least 4 adults. • Ask the adult to respond to the survey twice; once regarding their

childhood and once regarding their current habits. • What do the results suggest about the changes in societal patterns?

What do the results suggest about trends in the public services field?

Wednesday Night Homework

• Interview an adult age 65 or older about his/her career and work history.

• Analyze the interview through responding to the following prompts:– What path did the interviewee take to reach his/her career

goals? Outline the steps.– What changes in work history would have helped the interviewee

reach his/her career goals more effectively/efficiently?– What components of the interviewee’s work history were

particularly effective in helping him/her reach their respective career goals?

– How has the interviewee experienced first hand the reality of life-long learning?

– What changes in technology, staffing and machinery has the interviewee experienced throughout his/her work history?