Chapter 2 Flashcards
Define Influence
the power of someone or something to affect you directly or indirectly.
Give an example of when an influence can be stronger.
When you respect and admire someone.
__________ to others talk about their work influences your perception of work and various careers.
Listening
__________ how work affects people can give you information that may be positive or negative.
Observing
Who is the greatest influence on your career decision?
Family
Your family’s expectations for you can influence what four items?
Personality, passions, interests, and talents.
Use your _________ as a starting point for introducing your family to a career path you would like to explore.
Successes
Discuss your _______ and ________ with your parents and with other family members.
Talents and passions
Your family’s what can give you confidence and help guide your education and training?
Encouragement
Who are three people who you can discuss your future with?
Teachers, coaches, and advisors
Who is second as an influence on your career decisions?
Parents
How often does the world’s information double?
Every 18 months
What are the skills that employers want from their employees?
ability to listen, write, and speak effectively
Should peers influence your career decisions? EXPLAIN
no because don’t know all your likes and dislikes
Part-time jobs provide you with _________.
experience
You can do what at a workplace to see if you like certain work?
observe
Counselors do what to guide you as you make decisions about your future?
help you work though the process of developing your career by discovering your options
What are four things that counselors can provide?
To help you go through the process of developing your career; guide you to make decisions about your future; provide business contacts; suggest courses that relate to your talents and abilities
Define work environment
The surroundings and conditions of your workplace
Define social environment
Includes the community where you live in and your lifestyle choices
List two questions that are related to your environment.
Do you want to stay where you live now? Do you prefer a rural, urban, or suburban setting?
What is an important work environment factor to consider?
Climate and Geographic area
Define values
Qualities that are important to you
Define motivation
Why you set certain goals and make certain decisions
What does your family’s values offer?
guidance until you can determine your own unique values
Define culture
the community where you live and work, along with your lifestyle
List two questions that will identify your cultural values and expectations.
Is helping people important in your culture? Do your traditions consider religion the most important part of your life?
Define Intrinsic
built-in rewards; feelings those careers provided are more important than the money you receive
Define extrinsic
external rewards; money and benefits mean more to you than the work you do
A factor that influences income is ____________. The more you learn the more you earn.
education
