Career Development Flashcards
Frank Parsons
- Father of Career Counseling in 1909
- Studied the individual;
- Survey the occupations;
- Match individuals to occupation based on requirements of the job
Values
Who wants a job? (Activity)
- Personal expectation of career
- Personal values as expressed in career
- Use of career in reaching personal goals
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Skills
What are your strengths?
How do you know you are strong?
What messages did you receive when you were a child?
How did that influence your career goals/self-perception?
Trait and Factor Theory
- Individuals have measurable traits. Ex. Interests, personality, skills, and values
- Traits can be compared to requirements or factors of specific occupations
- Other factors influence one’s occupational choice
Holland’s Theory
- People can be categorized by 6 vocational personality types
- Each persons interest in the work world can be described using some combination of these 6
Explain my results for Holland’s Theory/ Holland Code.
- Social: likes to work with or help people
- Enterprising: like to lead groups, manage people and projects
- Investigative: likes to gather information and interpret data
Type Development
Essence of Jung’s theory: Much seemingly random variation in behavior is actually quite orderly and consistent, being due to basic differences in the way individuals prefer to use their perception and judgment.
4 Dimensions based upon the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator:
Extraversion vs. Introversion
Sensing vs. Intuition
Thinking vs. Feeling
Judging vs. Perceiving
Explain my four-letter code based on the 4 dimensions of personality.
Extraversion
Sensing
Feeling
Judging
Steps for Career Decision Making Process
Self-evaluation: Interests, Skills, Values, Personality
Assessments: Strong Interest Inventory, MBTI, Type Focus, Focus 2, Values and Skills Assessment
Gather occupational information: Definition and typical activities, salary ranges, job outlook, training required/qualifications, skills required
OOH, ONET..etc
Identify the alternatives
Compare the pros and cons
Take action
Terry Talks about Passion Video
1) Generation Y: Lazy, pampered, high maintenance, known as the worst generation
2) The only solution of us being the worst is too completely throw out the idea of following your passion
FALSE
She thinks we can still follow our passions while becoming a better generation
1) We can follow our passions, just remember to work hard
2) Follow our passions, but not expect it to actually be our job.
3) Follow our passions, even if we don’t know what it is yet.
4) Remember how passion is a privilege.
Your Life Purpose video
- What do you love to do?
- What do you feel qualified to help other people with?
- Who do you do it for?
- What do they want or need?
- How do they change as a result of what you give them?
The Job Search
Prepare -Decide on career of interest -Resume, cover letter, references -purchase interview attire -Researched job titles and duties (ONET) -Assessed online image Searching -Online job boards, Careers 2 Geaux, Career expo, company websites, USA jobs Networking -Email friends/family -Connect with people -Network on LinkedN -Attend social events -Join professional student organizations -Use social networking sites Applying -Researched organization -Cover letter, resume -Follow up Interview -Review sample interview questions -Prepare to verbalize the match between yourself and the job -Mock interview Interview follow-up -Send thank you note after interview
What is a Resume?
- Your advertisement
- Matches your experiences/skills with employer’s requirements
- Gets you the interview
- Way to make you appear unique
Tailor each resume to match what?
The job description
