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8th Grade Career Course Outline Career Vocabulary Test Schedule     Thursday, September 17    ability to demand     Thursday, October 15         econimcs to long-term goal     Thursday, November 19     non-traditional careers to values -------------------------------------------------------     Dream Job 1.    What job or career do you dream of having one day? 2.    What did you have to learn to do that job? Where did you learn those things? 3.    Why did they choose to hire you instead of someone else equally qualified? 4.    Describe a typical day as you go about doing your job. With whom do you work? What do you do all day? 5.    Do you have any special tools or equipment? 6.    How much money do you make? 7.    Do you often work overtime or travel as part of your job? 8.    Are there any special benefits on this job? 9.    If you don’t like the people you work for, but you do like the job, how hard would it be to find another job like this        one? 10.    Why would you recommend this job to someone else? ------------------------------------------------------- What Does Education Have To Do With How Much I Get Paid? Education & a Career: What's the Connection? How to Get Out of the Cubicle You've Already Got a Lot to Offer *************************************************************************************  Click on the line graph next to your top interest area.  Pick four careers that match your interests and find the following information about each occupation: Your Name- Career #- Job Title- Career Cluster - Pathway- 1. Why did you decide to do this job? 2. What do people in that job do? 3. What are the working conditions and physical demands? 4.What are the work hours and travel hours? 5 Name some careers that are similar to this one. 6. What are your two top Work Values- 7 . List three basic skills  you will need for this career 8. What skills could you transfer to another job? 9.  What does this job pay nationally? 10. How many openings nationally are there for this job ? **************************************************************************** Marine Biologist    Marine Biologist: Another Look Automotive Mechanic Website Career web pages and Power Point presentations must address the following questions: 1. What do people in that job do? 2. What are the working conditions and physical demands? 3.What are the work hours and travel hours? 4. What skills will you need? 5. What is the annual yearly wage in Florida? 6. How many openings are expected in Florida for this job? 7. What are some of the disadvantages of the career? 8. What career cluster is this job in? (Include the whole name for the cluster.)     Web pages must contain the following elements for full credit:     Name  (5 points)     Title (5 points)     Background (10 points)     3-5 graphics in tables (40 points)     At least 10 links that relate directly to your career choice (4 points for each working link) 1. Decide on a career you want to investigate. Use the Career Exploration links below, Choices Planner,  or google.com. 2. As you explore, save backgrounds, links,  and images you might want to use for your Career webpage in your CareerWebpage  folder. 3. When you have all the backgrounds, images, and links you need, begin building your webpage.. 4. When your page is finished, test all the links to make sure they are all working properly. Call me to grade your page. Free Backgrounds for your webpage Animated GIF's for your webpage **************************************************                                                  Career Exploration   Career Consulting Corner   Vocational Informaton Center   Job Profiles      Positive and Negative Attitudes The Big Question: Why Should I Hire You? 10 Hot Jobs How to Ruin a Job Interview Got Attitude?                       Factors That Affect Job Satisfaction 1. List ten factors that affect job satisfaction. 2. What percent of people say they are satisfied with their current job? 3. Why is the ability to influence decisions important in a job? 4. What problems can a light workload cause? 5. Describe the perfect workplace for you. 6. How can you improve your job security?     Setting Goals Instead of Wishing and Dreaming 1. How is a goal different from a wish or a dream? 2. Why is it a good idea to write your goal down on paper? How does that help you reach that goal? 3. Why is it a good idea to be as specific as possible when you state your goal? What kinds of details can you include? 4. Is it easier to visualize positive or negative goals? 5. How does setting sub-goals help you reach a large goal? 6. What should you do if you realize that you can’t realistically reach the EXACT goal you’ve set for yourself? 7. Why do some people set low goals? 8. In the end, who should really set your goals? 9. You can’t control some factors that affect your goals. What factors CAN you control? 10. You’ll usually have several goals at the same time? How should you handle that problem? 11. What are the four parts of an Action Plan for reaching your goals?     Diversity: A Powerful American Weapon 1. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity law, what seven terms are used to define the word diversity? 2. What percent of working age adults with severe disabilities are currently working? 3. Compared to other groups, are Asian-Americans more or less likely to have postsecondary degrees? 4. During the 1990’s, how large was the increase in the number of Latinos enrolled in higher education? 5. By 2050 what racial/ethnic group will be in the majority in the United States? 6. Out of every four businesses in the US, how many are owned by women? 7. How many people are employed by women-owned firms? 8. What do the seven points on the crown of the Statue of Liberty represent? 9. List four ways to build your diversity awareness. 10. By 1995 what percentage of MBA graduates were women? 11. By 2010, how many employees out of every five will be older than 55? 12. What will soon be the largest minority group in the U.S.? Diploma? Certificate? What Should I Do? Career Planning Myths Do's and Don't of Resume Writing Low-Stress Jobs with High Potential   Math for Kids     AAA Math ******************************************* Download Career Resources Career Education Competencies