C&E

career theory!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

==skills==

==attributes==

==values==

==interests==

SAVI

==specific==

==measurable==

==achievable==

==realistic==

==time-based==

→objectives to help set goals for the future

SMART

knowledge, communication, self-management, problem solving

skills required to connect/work with others

the learned ability to act with determined results with good execution often within a given amount of time, energy or both.

skill

a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic of someone or something.

attribute

the ability to understand and deal effectively with others.

interpersonal skills

personal and social competencies you have developed that can be transferred to work-related situations

transferrable skill

without interpersonal and transferrable skills, it is easy to become a socially awkward person, which is not a good trait for most work places.

how do transferrable skills and interpersonal skills link to career development?!

the sequence and variety of roles which one undertakes ==throughout a lifetime==. it encompasses ==all the life roles==, not just occupation, and includes all paid and unpaid work, learning, leisure activities and community and family responsibilities.

career

the life long process of gaining the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours to manage life, learning, leisure, transition and work in order to move towards an evolving preferred future. involved individuals planning and making decisions about education, training and career choices as well as developing the right skills and knowledge to do this.

career development

* good communication
* critical thinking
* self-management

example of a skill

* initiative
* adaptability
* resilience

example of an attribute

seeking advice and feedback from others as well as responding to that feedback and reflecting on strengths/weaknesses, modifying behaviour to improve outcomes.

self reflection

the process of actively taking steps to achieve an outcome.

goal setting

the process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a goal.

teamwork

can be used across various industries to increase performance and outcomes (school & work)

when to use team work and networking

the division of one’s time and focus between working and family/leisure activities.

work life balance

* employee/family stress
* decrease in productivity
* financial status
* increased responsibilities at home/work

causes of work life imbalance

* practise time management
* consider your finances
* focus on your health
* plan personal/work time

ways to manage work life balance

* relationship issues
* family conflicts
* more physical/mental health problems(anxiety, depression)
* increased levels of stress

outcomes if work life balance is not maintained

1. realistic
2. investigative
3. artistic
4. social
5. enterprising
6. conventional

holland code types

**doers**

work life involves hands on activities such as physical activity, repairing, building and mechanics (agriculture, construction, woodworking !!!!).

realistic personality type

**thinkers**

work life involves studying and researching non-living objects, disease or human behaviour (medicine, social sciences, health care services).

investigative personality type

**creators**

work life involves applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials (art and design, performing arts, culinary art).

artistic personality type

**organisers**

work life involves following procedures and regulations to organise information and data (human resources, finance, office work)

conventional personality type

**helpers**

work life involves helping, teaching or providing service to others (education, religion, health care)

social personality type

**persuaders**

work life involves managing, marketing and negotiating typically in a business setting (sales, finance, marketing, advertising)

enterprising personality type

the process of making connections and building relationships

networking

how we view ourselves

→involves what you think of your behaviour, characteristics, strengths, weaknesses and abilities.

what is self concept?

→choosing career paths

→choosing education

→choosing subjects

→looking at test scores

when to use self-reflection

→taking advantages of work opportunities

→undertaking training

→seeking learning opportunities

strategies that give an individual an advantage in the workplace

the need to undertake personal and professional development opportunities to maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge

what is achieved by the strategies that give an individual an advantage in the workplace?

knowing your skills and capabilities in a positive light.

what is positive self-concept?

any type of marketing communication used to inform target audiences of the relative merits of a ==product, service, brand or issue==, usually in a persuasive way.

how can you promote yourself to others?

compare a candidate’s assessment reports to the needs of the job.

how can you target job searching to match your own personal profile?

the supply and demand of non-advertised jobs-usually are available through networking and word-of-mouth with friends, family or employees.

what is the hidden job market?

the supply and demand of jobs that are advertised and posted for people to see. this can be online or in-person.

what is the open job market?

a group or system of interconnected people.

what is the concept of networks?

traditional networking with the use of internet- creating connections online (via email, messages, zoom)

what is e-networking?

you feel like these people’s advice fits you more, thus helping with __your own__ career opportunities.

→relationship build on trust, respect and time

**how does** ==**identifying people you feel comfortable talking to and whose advice you listen to**== **assist in building networks to enhance career opportunities:**

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increases job availability through increased exposure to more networks

→having 50 networks provides you more work opportunities than having 3 networks

example: a family member or friend tells you about an available job opening

**how does** ==**increasing the range of people you know in a work role**== **assist in building networks to enhance career opportunities:**

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even more exposure than only physical networks to more work communities to create job opportunities and take advice from experienced people.

example: LinkedIn

**how does** ==**using of technology to expand networks**== **assist in building networks to enhance career opportunities:**

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1\.applying online

2\.virtual job fairs

3\.networking

4\.internships

5\.job boards/career websites

what are five work search techniques?

availability of employment and labour in terms of supply and demand.

what is the labour market?

the state of working for oneself as a freelance or the owner of a business rather than for an employer.

what is self-employment?

flexibility in controlling their professional career

why might someone choose to be self-employed?

\-work patterns

\-work processes

\-workplace sustainability

\-workplace reform

\-workplace productivity

what labour market conditions might impact self-employment?

when/if you live in a large city-multiple newspapers to select, thus more job opportunities

when would you use **newspapers** as a method for finding a job?

provide jobs that are usually geographically close

many manual labour tasks or heavy industry jobs are advertised in the newspaper.

what are the benefits to newspapers?

there is a decline of newspaper circulation, thus there are less job opportunities.

what are the negatives to newspapers?

local jobs such as:

→retail sales

→heavy labour

→customer service

examples of finding a job via newspaper

exposure to a variety of opportunities.

how can newspapers assist in individual career development?

\-searching of jobs in a particular industry

\-applying to a large number of jobs

when would you use **websites** as a method for finding a job?

\-variety of jobs

\-easy to access

\-location can be specified

what are the benefits to job websites?

only accessible for those who have access to the internet

what are the negatives to job websites?

LinkedIn

Indeed

Seek

what is an example of a job website?

access to a larger pool of opportunities

how can job websites assist individual career development?

using word of mouth to search for jobs

can be used when:

→searching for jobs in a particular field

→building relationships with more people(networking)

when would you use **social and professional networks** as a method for finding a job?

→local jobs can be found

→access to job opportunities

→finding valuable information about potential work

what are the positives of social and professional networks?

→ can be time consuming

→ can be ineffective

what are the negatives of social and professional networks?

hearing of a job through a family or friend

what is an example of a social and professional network?

→more job opportunities

→staying up to date with career trends

→professional development

how might social and professional networks assist in individual career development?

→the skills and strategies by which an individual can effectively direct their own activities toward the achievement of objectives.

includes:

\-goal setting, decision making, focusing, planning, scheduling, time management, task tracking, self evaluation, self intervention and self development.

what is self-management?

incorporating your personal skills and attributes to the workplace helps you discover what you lack, your strengths and weaknesses, and how you can use it to deal with challenged and accomplish achievements that come your way during your career advancement.

how do skills and attributes link to career development?