Succeeding in the World of Work

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Read to Learn

• How the workplace is affected by forces such as
  changing technology and the global economy
• How to evaluate job outlooks when making career
  plans

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Main Idea
Familiarity with changes in the workplace will
help you in your search for a job.
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Key Concepts

• The World of Work Is Changing
• Job Outlook
• Work, Change, and Lifelong Learning

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Key Terms

• economy
• global economy
• job market
• outsourcing
• telecommute
• team
• lifelong learning

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The Word of Work is Changing

• Knowing about how the world of work is changing
  will help you make sound decisions about your
  job, your career, and your future.

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The Word of Work Is Changing
How to Stay Informed About the Changing Workplace
Read newspapers
Read magazines
Read Web sites
Watch or listen to the news on television or radio
Talk to people who work in a field that interests
you
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The Global Workplace

• When you buy goods and services, you are
  participating in the economy.

economy
the ways in which a group produces, distributes,
and consumes its goods and services
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The Global Workplace

• Goods are items that people buy.
• Services are activities done for others for a fee.

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The Global Workplace

• When you buy goods and services from other
  countries, you are participating in the global
  economy.

global economy
the ways in which the worlds economies are linked
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The Global Workplace

• The global economy affects the job market in the
  United States.

job market
the demand for particular jobs
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Skills for the Global Economy
Basic Skills
Communication Skills (reading, writing, language
arts)
Mathematical Skills
Scientific Literacy
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Skills for the Global Economy
Thinking Skills
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Decision making
Problem solving
Seeing things in the minds eye
Knowinghow tolearn
Curiosity
Reasoning
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Skills for the Global Economy
Personal Qualities
Social and civic responsibility
Personal responsibility
Self-direction
Self-management
Self-esteem
Adaptability
Honesty
Integrity
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Adaptable Workers

• Adaptable workers know what their skills are and
  how to use those skills in different situations.
• An adaptable worker is able to explore job
  opportunities in a variety of industries.

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Technology in the Workplace

• As companies increase their use of technology,
  the number and types of jobs will change.
• Understanding technology trends will help you to
  be an adaptable worker.

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Technology Trends

• Outsourcing is a popular trend that is affected
  by technology.

outsourcing
when businesses hire other companies or
individuals to produce their goods or services
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Technology Trends

• Some workers telecommute, using computers, faxes,
  and telephones to perform their jobs.

telecommute
to work from home or from an office center
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Other Workplace Trends

• Members of a team collaborate to set goals, make
  decisions, and implement actions.

team
an organized group that has a common goal
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Other Workplace Trends

• Todays workforce is becoming more diverse.
• Part of respecting diversity means valuing the
  contribution of every individual.

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The Job Outlook

• Most new jobs will be in the service-producing
  industries.
• Fewer jobs are expected in the goods-producing
  industries.

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Job Growth Change for Service and Goods Industries
Figure 1.3
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Impact on Todays Workers

• Even though you are learning to follow trends in
  the job market, you still want to find fulfilling
  work.
• Whatever occupation you choose, you will still
  need certain basic skills, thinking skills, and
  personal qualities.

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Work, Change, and Lifelong Learning

• The world of work is changing every day.
• You will benefit from practicing lifelong
  learning.

lifelong learning
continuing to learn more about new technologies,
new practices, and new ideas throughout your life
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Work, Change, and Lifelong Learning
Reading
Online forums
LifelongLearning
Classes
Workshops
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Section 1.2 After You Read

1. Describe different forms of technology used in
   telecommuting.

Computers, fax machines, mobile devices, and
telephones other answers are possible
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Section 1.2 After You Read

1. List some advantages and disadvantages of the
   global economy.

Advantages may include lower costs of labor and
production for businesses, increased variety of
imported goods for consumers, and possible job
opportunities abroad. Disadvantages may include
the loss of jobs to foreign workers and
increasing competition for goods.
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Section 1.2 After You Read

1. Explain why it is important to evaluate job
   outlooks when making career plans.

Being aware of job outlooks can enable you to
make good career decisions.
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