Chapter 9: Careers in a Changing World

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Chapter 9 Careers in a Changing World
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Objectives

• __Examine____ reasons why people work.
• __Explain_____ the impact of career decisions.
• ___Compare____ different types of employers and
  employment.

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Objectives

• ____Analyze_____ changes affecting the workplace.
• ____Propose______ ways to develop skills needed
  for the workplace.

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Answer the following questions.

• 1. Give two examples of how working can
  contribute to emotional health.
• Possible answers Feelings of achievement,
  pride, and competence from supporting yourself.
• Fulfillment and satisfaction from doing a job
  well and contributing to society.

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2. What is the difference between a job and a
career?

• Job A specific position with a particular
  employer.
• Career A series of related jobs in a particular
  field.

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3. What aspects of lifestyle are impacted by
career decisions?

• How much you earn.
• Where you live and work.
• Your schedule and free time.

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4. Does a clerk in the county courthouse work in
the public sector or the private sector?

• Public sector.
• Explain.
• The clerk works for a local government funded by
  tax dollars.

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5. Compare full-time and part-time work. What
are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

• Advantages of full-time work Higher pay than
  part-time work. Greater possibility of receiving
  benefits. More chances for advancement.
• Disadvantage of full-time work Major commitment
  of time and energy.

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• Advantage of part-time work Small commitment of
  time and energy.
• Disadvantages of parttime work Less pay
  usually no benefits.

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6. What are some rewards of being an
entrepreneur? What are some possible drawbacks?

• Rewards Being your own boss. Having the
  satisfaction of being in charge. Having the
  chance to make a lot of money.
• Drawbacks Risk of losing money if business
  fails. Time and effort needed to run a business.

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7. What is the global economy? What are its
implications for U.S. manufacturers?

• How national economics are linked by trade. Some
  manufacturing jobs in the U.S, have been moved to
  manufacturers in the other countries, who make
  goods more cheaply.

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8. Why do companies need to adapt constantly to
changing technology?

• Otherwise they will not be able to compete or
  succeed.

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9. Explain the difference between an
apprenticeship and an internship.

• Apprenticeship Combination of classroom
  instruction and paid work.
• Internship Short term work for little or no pay.

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10. Give four examples of costs that you might
incur if you go to college.

• Costs Tuition, books and supplies, room and
  board, transportation.
• What kind of financial aid might be available to
  meet these costs?

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• Financial aid Grants based on need.
  Scholarships based on academic schievement6,
  athletic skills, or special talent. Loans that
  have to be repaid.

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11. Why should you develop employability skills?

• To help you fit into the workplace and be a
  valuable team player.

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Which of these skills can you practice while
still in school?

• Possible answers Basic academic skills,
  thinking skills, interpersonal skills
  (communication, teamwork), technology skills,
  management skills.