PCC Final Exam Review

Chapter 1: Your Personal Strengths

ValuesWhy is knowing your values important?

Knowing your values helps you to make choices that are in line with the things/ideas that are important to you.

Ethics

A set of beliefs about what is right and wrong

Work Related Values

List the work related values and what they mean: A job that……Creativity-allows you to express yourself, physical activity-move around and be active,independence-be your own boss, good salary-being paid well, job security-have a steady long term job, work environment-feel comfortable, leadership opportunities-managing the work of others, prestige- commands the respect of others, challenge- perform difficult tasks, work safety- no risk, variety- do different things,working with people- work closely with others, thinking- use your brain and intellectual abilities

How do we establish (learn) the terms above?

Our values are shaped by what is important to us. When we are young our family shapes our values and as we grow older we are influenced by friends and personal experience.

Standards

Guidelines to determine if something meets your standards

Chapter 3: The Roles You Play

Things about your job that affect the way you live your life

Lifestyle Factors

Economic Value of Work

How much money do you make? Are you paid equal to the job that you do? Can you live the lifestyle you desire?

Emotional Value of Work

Are you happy? Do you have the opportunity for praise?

Educational Value of Work

Are the years spent in school worth the reward from the job?

Do you have opportunities to use what you have been taught?

Retirement

The period after you have left the workforce voluntarily. Typically occurs around age 65.

Job Share

When two or people share the same job, often splitting the hours and salary between each other.

Need vs. Want

Need- something you can’t live without (air, food, water, shelter)

Want- something you desire (new car, fancy clothes, etc.)

How can your lifestyle goals impact your career choice?

If your lifestyle goals are extravagant (you want to live in a mansion and drive a fancy car) you need to choose a career whose economic value is high enough to support your goals.

Chapter 4: Exploring the Career Clusters

Cluster

Facts from reading and Sample Occupations

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Farmer, Food Scientist, Meat Inspector, Tree Trimmer, Livestock Buyer

Architecture & ConstructionArchitect, Carpenter, Civil Engineer, Pipe

Layer, Concrete Finisher, Computer Aided Drafter

Arts, A/V Technology & Communicatio

Journalist, Editor, Broadcast Technician, Video Graphics Engineer, Reporter

Business Mgmt. & Administration

Accountant, Billing Mgr. Entrepreneur, Chief Executive Officer, General Manager

Education & Training

Teacher, College President, Curriculum Specialist, Corporate Trainer, School Administrator

Finance

Insurance Agent, Stock Broker, Tax Preparation Specialist, Financial Advisor

Government & Public Administration

Diplomat, President, Legislative Aide, Aircraft Launch and Recovery, Congressional Aide.

Health Science

Nurse, Doctor, Chiropractor, Art/Music/Dance Therapy

Hospitality & Tourism

Chef, Travel Agent, Tour Guide, Event Planner

Human Services

Barber, Clergy, Social Worker, Guidance Counselor

Information Technology

Analyst, Network Developer, Computer Programmer

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Sec.

Firefighter, Police Officer, Judge, Lawyer

Manufacturing

Assembler, Machinist, Electrical Installer and Repair

Marketing

Account Executive, Fashion Designer, Telemarketer, Real Estate Agent

Science, Tech., Eng., Math (STEM)

Anthropologist, Physicist, Mathematician, Scientist

Transportation, Distribution & Logistic

Truck Driver, Dispatcher, Traffic Manager, Warehouse Manager

List 3 reasons to choose a career cluster

be prepared for multiple jobs research a broad range of careers plan high school electives

How can the bls/ooh help you select a career?

Gives you job outlook information regarding salary and employment trends. Also gives you information for education levels needed and how you can enter a particular field.

Chapter 6: Skills For Success

1.Identify the problem2.Consider all options3.Identify the consequences of each option4.Select the best option5.Make a plan of action6.Evaluate the decision

Steps in the Decision Making Process

Descriptions

1.What are you trying to solve?2.What choices do I have?3.What happens when I make a certain choice?4.Which option will give me the best results?5.How am I going to make my choice happen?6.Did I make the right choice?

Short-Term Goal / Tactile Goal

Goals that can be accomplished in the near future, Days-weeks

Long-Term Goal Strategic Goal

Goals that require planning to accomplish and typically take months-years

Milestones

Short term goals embedded into a long term goal, to help you reach it.

What does being open minded mean?

Understanding that even though you have a plan and a goal, life happens and you need to be flexible to changes that may need to be made to the plan.

Chapter 7: Academic Planning

Visuallearns best by seeing material

Auditorylearns best by hearing material

Tactile learns best by doing hands-on applications of material

Types of Learners

Apprentice

Being paid to work and receive training in a particular field while also going to school to learn the trade.

Types of Degrees

Associates DegreeA 2 year post- secondary degree, i.e. IVY TECH, VINCENNES etc.

Bachelor’s DegreeA 4+ year post-secondary degree, i.e., PURDUE, IU, BUTLER

Facts About Dropouts

More likely to be: poor, end up in jail, receive assistance from the government, suffer depression, substance abuse

Identify resources to pay for college and the pros and cons of each

Grants- a type of financial aid which does not have to be repaidLoans- offered through the government or private financial

institutions, have to repay with interest, most have a 6 month grace period after graduation before loan repayment begins.

Scholarships- money earned through award. Does not have to be paid, recipients must meet the requirements of the scholarship

Work study program- allows students to work while in school to offset the costs of education.

What should be included in an academic plan (hint, look in the beige column)

Goals after high school, skill assessment, assessment of success factors, assessment of factors that will limit success, graduation requirements, plan for achieving graduation, plan for achieving goals after high school

Internship

A work experience, where students are immersed in the job, learning the ins and outs of a company. Most times these are unpaid.

Chapter 8: Communicating With

Others

Constructive CriticismCritiquing a person, with

information that they can use to improve.

Verbal CommunicationThe words that you say

Non-Verbal CommunicationWhat you say unspoken, i.e. Body

language, gestures, visual aids

Communication

ListeningHearing what the speaker has said and

providing feedback at regular intervals to ensure you understand

HearingPhysical act of hearing the words it does

not require any action on the part of the non-speaker.

DifferenceCourteous regard or respect

Colleaguepeople who share the same rank

as you

Subordinate

Someone who is supervised

Body Language

Positive Body LanguageOpen arms, smiling, good posture, active hand

gestures, maintain eye contact

Negative Body Language Unnecessary movements, folded arms, staring,

wandering eyes

Describe ways to overcome value/belief barriers/conflicts

Stop the conversation, take a step back, and re-evaluate

Chapter 9: Building Relationships

Open minded, cooperative, willing to compromise, friendly, trustworthy

How Can You Be A Good Team Member?

Difference between leader and team member

The leader is someone who is able to motivate the team members to give their best work and make sure that the project is completed correctly and stick to a timeline, while members are responsible for contributing their part to the common goal

Chapter 12: Career Planning

Someone who is in business for themselves, they have an idea and turn it into a viable business

Entrepreneur

Career Plan Definition and What Should be Included?

A map that shows you how to achieve your career goals. You should include a career self-assessment, analysis of careers or clusters that match your skills, an academic plan, analysis of the outlook for the chosen career, and an assessment of financial resources required to achieve the career goal.

Networking

Using contacts to help you secure or advance in the job market.

How does a good career plan relate to a S.M.A.R.T. goal?

Resources for Helping You Plan: school, community, technology

School- counselors, teachers, club sponsorsCommunity- church, current employers, agenciesTechnology- bls.gov/ooh, social networking,

Kuder, job search engines like Monster

Chapter 13: Managing a Job Search

A document to provide a snapshot image of your qualifications. Should include: contact information, education, work experience, objective

Resume : Define and know common elements

Most Important Job Search Document?

RESUME

What questions should you ask before you take a job?

Hours, salary, benefits included, job expectations, when do you start

Who Should and Should Not be Used as a Reference?

Family and Friends should not be used

If you have had no work experience what should your resume focus on?

Your experiences and skills that can transfer into the job you are applying for

Tips for Interviewing Well

Be prepared, have materials ready, research the company, BE CONFIDENT

Reasons for conflict in the workplace

Difference in values, difference in opinion, difference in work ethic

Social Media – how can this affect your employment eligibility?

EVERYTHING YOU POST IS VISIBLE…..you are representing the company and brand in your actions, posts and pictures

Chapter 15: Being Productive in Your Career

Be on time, be honest, do your part, don’t steal, be courteous, be responsible

How can you demonstrate reliability?

List Responsibilities of Employers

Pay you on time, provide safe working conditions, allow you to care for your family, prevent discrimination

Ethical Behavior at Work

Always try to do your best, respect the authority of your supervisor, respect your co-workers, respect company property

APPENDIX G PAGE 527 EXPLORING COLLEGE AND POSTSECONDARY

OPTIONS

Twenty-first century scholars, knowhow2go, Learn More Indiana

What are some websites for college and postsecondary research

College Success Begins With What

Courses you take in high school

Core 40 Requirements

English-8Math-6Science-6Social Studies- 6Direct Electives- 5Other Electives-6PE-2Health- 1

Core 40 with Academic Honors Requirements

Same as core 40 with additional:All classes C or higherGPA B or higher2 math6-8 Foreign Language2 Fine ArtsAP/Dual Credit/Required SAT/ACT scores

Core 40 with Technical Honors requirements

Same as Core 40 with additional:All classes C or higherComplete a Career and Technical ProgramChoose 2:Required WorkKeys scores, Dual credit or AP, Complete Career Internship, Complete a work experience