Factors Affecting Career Planning

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and factors discussed in the lecture on career planning, helping students prepare effectively for their exam.

Career Planning

A lifelong process of exploring, making decisions, and setting goals about career choices.

Personal Factors

Aptitudes, skills, interests, values, and personality traits that influence career decisions.

Social Factors

Influences from family, peers, teachers, and cultural expectations that affect career choices.

Environmental Factors

Economic status, access to opportunities, and community conditions impacting career planning.

Aptitude

Potentials, abilities, and talents required for a job/career.

Skills

The abilities developed to complete specific tasks effectively.

Interests

Activities or subjects that a person enjoys and finds fulfilling.

Values

What is important or meaningful to an individual in life and career.

Personality

Individual traits that influence how a person thinks, feels, and behaves in various situations.

Economic Conditions

Factors such as job availability and salary expectations influencing career decisions.

Access to Education

Availability of educational and training resources affecting career development.

Labor Market Trends

Current demand and growth areas in various industries that can guide career choice.

21st-Century Skills

Essential skills including critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration required for modern workplaces.

Gig Economy

A labor market characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs.

Vocational Courses

Training programs aimed at providing practical skills for specific careers.

Licensure-Based Professions

Careers that require passing a licensure exam and meeting specific regulations.

Micro-credentials

Short-term certifications that validate skills and knowledge in specific areas.