Frances O. Thomas
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How did you figure out what to be when you grew up? Did you follow in the footsteps of one of your parents without giving it much thought? Did you go through a process of trial and error? Did you have a goal in mind but no role model to answer your questions? Would your decision have been easier to make if you had a blueprint to follow?
In my book, Career Finder Workbook for Teens, I have laid out a concise program to introduce middle school age students to the process of career exploration. Only thirty pages in length, the book asks students to consider personality, interests, and values in choosing a career.
The book is broken down into seven chapters. The first chapter covers preferences and values. Where would the students like to live? What motivates them? How much education do they plan to get?
The second chapter gives an overview of the Myers-Briggs personality types. By answering just a few questions, students can get an idea of their type and see a list of jobs that are appropriate for each of the 16 types.
In the third chapter, students examine their interests and favorite pastimes and think about how these relate to a job or career. For example, do they engage in outdoor or indoor pursuits? Do they play team sports or enjoy activities individually?
The fourth chapter is based on the theories of psychologist John Holland. Students learn which ofHolland
The fifth chapter covers networking. It gives tips for finding mentors both in person and over the Internet.
Once a person is found in the career of choice, the students begin to learn about the interview process. Chapter Six discusses the basics of an interview and what questions to ask.
The final chapter walks the student through setting up and conducting an informational interview. It also includes suggestions about creating a video or audiotape to preserve the event for a portfolio.
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How did you figure out what to be when you grew up? Did you follow in the footsteps of one of your parents without giving it much thought? Did you go through a process of trial and error? Did you have a goal in mind but no role model to answer your questions? Would your decision have been easier to make if you had a blueprint to follow?
In my book, Career Finder Workbook for Teens, I have laid out a concise program to introduce middle school age students to the process of career exploration. Only thirty pages in length, the book asks students to consider personality, interests, and values in choosing a career.
The book is broken down into seven chapters. The first chapter covers preferences and values. Where would the students like to live? What motivates them? How much education do they plan to get?
The second chapter gives an overview of the Myers-Briggs personality types. By answering just a few questions, students can get an idea of their type and see a list of jobs that are appropriate for each of the 16 types.
In the third chapter, students examine their interests and favorite pastimes and think about how these relate to a job or career. For example, do they engage in outdoor or indoor pursuits? Do they play team sports or enjoy activities individually?
The fourth chapter is based on the theories of psychologist John Holland. Students learn which of
The fifth chapter covers networking. It gives tips for finding mentors both in person and over the Internet.
Once a person is found in the career of choice, the students begin to learn about the interview process. Chapter Six discusses the basics of an interview and what questions to ask.
The final chapter walks the student through setting up and conducting an informational interview. It also includes suggestions about creating a video or audiotape to preserve the event for a portfolio.
To purchase, click here
You're Not the Boss of MeIs your boss a bully or merely a boob? Bad bosses are everywhere, but you don't have to allow them to ruin your life. My book examines the types of bosses you may encounter and offers valuable advice on how to cope.
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