Economic Empowerment
Tips To Career Discovery.
IMPORTANCE OF CAREER
1)Occupation
2)Income
3)Stewardship
4)Status
5)Fulfillment
6)Sustenance
7)Fruit & legacy
8)Serving and interacting with others
Skills, Schools, and Career
Keep the following in mind as you connect school and job success:
SKILLS SCHOOL CAREER
Basic Skills Foundation for school Foundation
Motivation Motivated to attend classes Motivated to excel at work
Thinking SkillsSolve case studies, equations Solve work problems
Creativity Creative experiments Creative work solutions
Control of time Homework first Work priorities in order
Control of money Personal budget Departmental budgets
Writing Writing papers Writing reports, reports
Speeches Classroom speeches Presentations
Test taking Tests in classes Performance reviews
Information Learning College System Selecting work information
LearningUsing College resources Learning job skills
SystemsUsing Computers for papers Learning organisation
Resources Using work resources
Technology Using Computers for work
UNDERSTANDING MORDERN CAREER SHIFTS
TraditionalNew Shift
IndustrialInformation
One CareerMany Careers
Fulfilling Result and Target oriented
Long trainingsAdvanced training that is relevant
Long ServicesPersonal Development and investment
Permanent FocusDiversity and Multiple employers through various careers
Hierarchy Position organizationContracts, piece work
HOW CAREERS GENERATE
There are career opportunities that can come through the following ways.
1)Identifying needs and problems in the community and seeking on ways to meet them. (Every problem is a business idea)
2)Activating Creativity and identifying relevant areas of need to generate new services and products. (Thinking and brainstorming) Looking for better or other ways of doing things.
3)Developing talents into opportunities.
4)Information and observation or hearing job market trends and technology.
5)Utilization of artificial and natural resources in the land to meet the basic and emotional needs of the people.
6)Research and brainstorming to invent new products, services and solutions.
7)Taking advantage of climatic condition to sell or produce products or services.
8)Inherited opportunities that come from family businesses/ careers, charity, grace.
9)Taking advantages of government emphasis or opportunities or incentives on certain areas.
10)Taking advantage where existing career market opportunities are not saturated with personal.
11)Marketing products of others
12) Tarrying career with skills acquired.
EVALUATING A RELEVANT AND VIABLE CAREER
1)Select one/ones that do not need a lot of money to develop beyond guardians / Parents ability to handle.
2)Select one/ones that offers good returns.
3) Select one/ ones that has good scope of future growth
4)Select one/ones that have minimal risk where you can fit in both self-employment and job markets.
5)Select one/ones that are most relevant and compatible to goals, personality and interest of the owner. (Evaluate how such activity will affect your faith, family, social and other responsibilities jobs, businesses)
6)Select one/ones that do not go against the expectations of the society, local by- laws, society values and ethics, governmental and legal conditions.
7)Select one/ones that are most original and creative to be above immediate competition.
8)Select one / ones with a big current and future job market.
9)Select the ones that you can be able to handle its preparation in subject combination.
10)Don’t be conservative on only one line as you develop. Begin with one then diversify to others since you may be having more than one ( Parable of talents)
11)Divine predestination. Ordained by God for certain purposes Jeremiah 1:6, Paul
12)Open opportunities, God sometimes close certain doors and open others for this purpose. “ACCIDENT THEORY” Not expected.
CATEGORISING PERSONALITIES AND OCCUPATION
Holland’s theory
Holland’s theory consists of several statements. These statements shall be discussed in this section.
In the American culture most people can be categorized into six personality types
These are:-
1 Realistic
2 investigative
3 artistic
4 Social
5 Enterprising
6 Conventional
Let us discuss each of these types with its characteristics.
The realistic type
They prefer to work with tools to manipulate objects and are aversive to educational activities. These individual acquire manual, mechanical, and agricultural competences. These individual prefer to work in settings where they can employ their realistic competencies. At a place of work where they use realistic skills to solve problems. They value tangible things such as money, power, and status. Realistic people posses some of the personality characteristics listed below;
·Shy
·Materialistic
·Self-effacing
·Frank
·Genuine
·Persistent
The investigative type
They prefer activities that entail systematic observation and investigation of physical, biological, and cultural phenomena in order to understand and control such phenomena (Holland, 1973). They dislike social and repetitive tasks. They prefer jobs where they can investigate and use their investigative competence. They perceive themselves as scholarly, mathematical, scientific, and possessing poor leadership characteristics. An investigative person is likely to show the following characteristics:
··Be analytical
·Critical
·Curious
·Independent
·Intellectual
·Introverted
·Reserved
The artistic type
The artistic type prefers ambiguous, free, and un-systematized jobs and environment. They are competent in producing original works in terms of drama, art, language, music and writing among others. These individual value aesthetic qualities. They perceive themselves as
·Original
·Intuitive
·Nonconforming
·Independent
·DisorderThe social type
These individual prefer to work with people. They want to be able to manipulate, train, enlighten, cure, and help other people. As a result they end up with interpersonal competencies. These people value social and ethical activities. They are perceived as;
··Understanding
·Helpful
·Cooperative
·Friendly
·Kind
·Insightful
·Persuasive
·Responsible
·Tactful
·Sociable
The enterprising type
They prefer occupations where they can manipulate others so as to reach organizational or economic gains. As a result they acquire leadership, interpersonal, and persuasive skills. These individual value political and economic achievements. They tend to be;
··Aggressive
·Impulsive
·Adventurous
·Ambitious
·Argumentative
·Self-confident
·Pleasure-seeking
·Social
·Talkative
·Energetic
The conventional type
They prefer activities that are ordered and systematic. They would like occupations where they store data, files, and deal with data processors. They tend to acquire clerical and computational skills. They tend to portray themselves as;
··Conforming
·Inhibited
·Orderly
·Obedient
·Calm
·Unimaginative
·Practical
·Persistent
·Efficient
·Defensive
ExtrovertsIntrovertsSensorsIntuitives
GregariousQuietPracticalSpeculative
Active, talkativeReflectiveExperienceUse hunches
Speak, then thinkThink, then speakSee detailsSee the big picture
Outgoing, socialFewer, closer friendSequential, works steadilyWork in burst of energy
Energized by peopleEnergized by selfFeet on the groundHead in the clouds
Like to speakLike to readConcreteAbstract
Like variety and actionLike quiet for concentrationRealisticSee possibilities
Interested in resultsInterested in ideasSensible and hardworkingImaginative and inspired
Do not mind interruptionsDislike interruptionsGood at precise workDislike precise work
ThinkersFeelersJudgesPerceivers
AnalyticalHarmoniousDecisiveTentative
ObjectiveSubjectiveClosureOpen-minded
ImpersonalPersonalPlan aheadFlexible
FactualSympathyUrgencyOpen time frame
Want FairnessWants recognitionOrganizedSpontaneous
DetachedInvolvedDeliberateGo with the flow
RuleCircumstancesSet goalsLet life unfold
Things, not peoplePeople, not thingsMeet deadlinesProcrastinate
LinealWholeJust the factsInterested and curious
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ANALYZER
Effective TraitsIneffective TraitsPossible MajorsPossible CareersHow to relate to Analyzers
Objective Logical Thorough Precise Detail-Oriented DisciplinedToo cautious Abrupt Unemotional Aloof Indecisive UnimaginativeAccounting Bookkeeping Mathematics Computer Programming Drafting Electronics Auto MechanicsComputer Programmer Accountant Bookkeeper Drafters Electrician Engineer Auto mechanic Technician LibrarianBe factual Be logical Be formal and thorough Be organized, detached, and calm Be accurate and use critical thinking State facts briefly and concisely Do not be over friendly
Bottom Line Analyzers want things done right. Their favourite question is “What?”
SUPPORTERS
Effective TraitsIneffective TraitsPossible MajorsPossible CareersHow to relate to Supporters
Understanding Gentle Loyal Cooperative Sensitive Diplomatic Appreciative Overly Compliant Passive Slow to act Naïve Unprofessional Can be overly sensitiveCounseling or therapy Social work Home Economics Nursing Medical Assisting Physical Therapy EducationElementary Teacher Physical Therapist Social worker Therapist Counselor Nurse Medical assistantBe friendly Be positive Be sincere and build trust Listen actively Focus on people Focus on personal values Create a comfortable, relaxed climate Create an experience they can relate to
Bottom Line Supporters want things done harmoniously and want to be personally involved. Their favourite question is “Why?”
CREATORS
Effective TraitsIneffective TraitsPossible MajorsPossible CareersHow to relate to Creators
Imaginative Creative Visionary Idealistic Enthusiastic InnovativeUnrealistic Unreliable Inconsistent Hasty Impulsive Impatient Fragmented Art English Music Design Hospitality Travel Theater CommunicationsWriter Politician Travel Agent Hotel Manager Cartoonist Musician Composer Artist Journalist Craftsperson Florist Costume Designer Sales Scientist Be enthusiastic Be involved Be flexible Be accepting of change Focus on creative ideas Talk about dreams and possibilities
Bottom Line Creators want things done with a sense of drama and style. Their favourite question is “What if?”
DIRECTORS
Effective TraitsIneffective TraitsPossible MajorsPossible CareersHow to relate to Directors
Confident Assertive Active Decisive Forceful Effective Leader Results-orientedAggressive Pushy Insistent Overpowering DominatingBusiness Law enforcement Construction Woodworking Carpentry Business Management Wildlife Conservationist Forestry Lawyer Police officer Detective Consultant Banker Park ranger Forest ranger Administrator For outdoor recreation Set deadlines Be responsible for your action Focus on results Focus on achievements Do not try to take control Do not make excuses Have a direction Make known any time or changes in schedule
Bottom Line Directors want to produce results in a practical manner. Their favorite word is “How”?
ANALYZER Logical Analytical Literal Factual Precise Accurate Orderly Objective Systematic Technical Likes models Learns by thinkingSUPPORTER Gentle Caring Sensitive Harmonious Peacemaker Emotional Sociable Cooperative Understanding Adaptable Seeks meanings Learns by observing and sharing
DIRECTOR Confident Practical Realistic Disciplined Problem Solver Controlled Dependable Results - oriented Pragmatic Traditional Wants results Learns by practical application. CREATOR Innovative Imaginative Free - Spirited Visionary Impulsive Open-minded Creative Curious Energetic Spontaneous Wants to create Learns by trial and error
1)Occupation
2)Income
3)Stewardship
4)Status
5)Fulfillment
6)Sustenance
7)Fruit & legacy
8)Serving and interacting with others
Skills, Schools, and Career
Keep the following in mind as you connect school and job success:
SKILLS SCHOOL CAREER
Basic Skills Foundation for school Foundation
Motivation Motivated to attend classes Motivated to excel at work
Thinking SkillsSolve case studies, equations Solve work problems
Creativity Creative experiments Creative work solutions
Control of time Homework first Work priorities in order
Control of money Personal budget Departmental budgets
Writing Writing papers Writing reports, reports
Speeches Classroom speeches Presentations
Test taking Tests in classes Performance reviews
Information Learning College System Selecting work information
LearningUsing College resources Learning job skills
SystemsUsing Computers for papers Learning organisation
Resources Using work resources
Technology Using Computers for work
UNDERSTANDING MORDERN CAREER SHIFTS
TraditionalNew Shift
IndustrialInformation
One CareerMany Careers
Fulfilling Result and Target oriented
Long trainingsAdvanced training that is relevant
Long ServicesPersonal Development and investment
Permanent FocusDiversity and Multiple employers through various careers
Hierarchy Position organizationContracts, piece work
HOW CAREERS GENERATE
There are career opportunities that can come through the following ways.
1)Identifying needs and problems in the community and seeking on ways to meet them. (Every problem is a business idea)
2)Activating Creativity and identifying relevant areas of need to generate new services and products. (Thinking and brainstorming) Looking for better or other ways of doing things.
3)Developing talents into opportunities.
4)Information and observation or hearing job market trends and technology.
5)Utilization of artificial and natural resources in the land to meet the basic and emotional needs of the people.
6)Research and brainstorming to invent new products, services and solutions.
7)Taking advantage of climatic condition to sell or produce products or services.
8)Inherited opportunities that come from family businesses/ careers, charity, grace.
9)Taking advantages of government emphasis or opportunities or incentives on certain areas.
10)Taking advantage where existing career market opportunities are not saturated with personal.
11)Marketing products of others
12) Tarrying career with skills acquired.
EVALUATING A RELEVANT AND VIABLE CAREER
1)Select one/ones that do not need a lot of money to develop beyond guardians / Parents ability to handle.
2)Select one/ones that offers good returns.
3) Select one/ ones that has good scope of future growth
4)Select one/ones that have minimal risk where you can fit in both self-employment and job markets.
5)Select one/ones that are most relevant and compatible to goals, personality and interest of the owner. (Evaluate how such activity will affect your faith, family, social and other responsibilities jobs, businesses)
6)Select one/ones that do not go against the expectations of the society, local by- laws, society values and ethics, governmental and legal conditions.
7)Select one/ones that are most original and creative to be above immediate competition.
8)Select one / ones with a big current and future job market.
9)Select the ones that you can be able to handle its preparation in subject combination.
10)Don’t be conservative on only one line as you develop. Begin with one then diversify to others since you may be having more than one ( Parable of talents)
11)Divine predestination. Ordained by God for certain purposes Jeremiah 1:6, Paul
12)Open opportunities, God sometimes close certain doors and open others for this purpose. “ACCIDENT THEORY” Not expected.
CATEGORISING PERSONALITIES AND OCCUPATION
Holland’s theory
Holland’s theory consists of several statements. These statements shall be discussed in this section.
In the American culture most people can be categorized into six personality types
These are:-
1 Realistic
2 investigative
3 artistic
4 Social
5 Enterprising
6 Conventional
Let us discuss each of these types with its characteristics.
The realistic type
They prefer to work with tools to manipulate objects and are aversive to educational activities. These individual acquire manual, mechanical, and agricultural competences. These individual prefer to work in settings where they can employ their realistic competencies. At a place of work where they use realistic skills to solve problems. They value tangible things such as money, power, and status. Realistic people posses some of the personality characteristics listed below;
·Shy
·Materialistic
·Self-effacing
·Frank
·Genuine
·Persistent
The investigative type
They prefer activities that entail systematic observation and investigation of physical, biological, and cultural phenomena in order to understand and control such phenomena (Holland, 1973). They dislike social and repetitive tasks. They prefer jobs where they can investigate and use their investigative competence. They perceive themselves as scholarly, mathematical, scientific, and possessing poor leadership characteristics. An investigative person is likely to show the following characteristics:
··Be analytical
·Critical
·Curious
·Independent
·Intellectual
·Introverted
·Reserved
The artistic type
The artistic type prefers ambiguous, free, and un-systematized jobs and environment. They are competent in producing original works in terms of drama, art, language, music and writing among others. These individual value aesthetic qualities. They perceive themselves as
·Original
·Intuitive
·Nonconforming
·Independent
·DisorderThe social type
These individual prefer to work with people. They want to be able to manipulate, train, enlighten, cure, and help other people. As a result they end up with interpersonal competencies. These people value social and ethical activities. They are perceived as;
··Understanding
·Helpful
·Cooperative
·Friendly
·Kind
·Insightful
·Persuasive
·Responsible
·Tactful
·Sociable
The enterprising type
They prefer occupations where they can manipulate others so as to reach organizational or economic gains. As a result they acquire leadership, interpersonal, and persuasive skills. These individual value political and economic achievements. They tend to be;
··Aggressive
·Impulsive
·Adventurous
·Ambitious
·Argumentative
·Self-confident
·Pleasure-seeking
·Social
·Talkative
·Energetic
The conventional type
They prefer activities that are ordered and systematic. They would like occupations where they store data, files, and deal with data processors. They tend to acquire clerical and computational skills. They tend to portray themselves as;
··Conforming
·Inhibited
·Orderly
·Obedient
·Calm
·Unimaginative
·Practical
·Persistent
·Efficient
·Defensive
ExtrovertsIntrovertsSensorsIntuitives
GregariousQuietPracticalSpeculative
Active, talkativeReflectiveExperienceUse hunches
Speak, then thinkThink, then speakSee detailsSee the big picture
Outgoing, socialFewer, closer friendSequential, works steadilyWork in burst of energy
Energized by peopleEnergized by selfFeet on the groundHead in the clouds
Like to speakLike to readConcreteAbstract
Like variety and actionLike quiet for concentrationRealisticSee possibilities
Interested in resultsInterested in ideasSensible and hardworkingImaginative and inspired
Do not mind interruptionsDislike interruptionsGood at precise workDislike precise work
ThinkersFeelersJudgesPerceivers
AnalyticalHarmoniousDecisiveTentative
ObjectiveSubjectiveClosureOpen-minded
ImpersonalPersonalPlan aheadFlexible
FactualSympathyUrgencyOpen time frame
Want FairnessWants recognitionOrganizedSpontaneous
DetachedInvolvedDeliberateGo with the flow
RuleCircumstancesSet goalsLet life unfold
Things, not peoplePeople, not thingsMeet deadlinesProcrastinate
LinealWholeJust the factsInterested and curious
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ANALYZER
Effective TraitsIneffective TraitsPossible MajorsPossible CareersHow to relate to Analyzers
Objective Logical Thorough Precise Detail-Oriented DisciplinedToo cautious Abrupt Unemotional Aloof Indecisive UnimaginativeAccounting Bookkeeping Mathematics Computer Programming Drafting Electronics Auto MechanicsComputer Programmer Accountant Bookkeeper Drafters Electrician Engineer Auto mechanic Technician LibrarianBe factual Be logical Be formal and thorough Be organized, detached, and calm Be accurate and use critical thinking State facts briefly and concisely Do not be over friendly
Bottom Line Analyzers want things done right. Their favourite question is “What?”
SUPPORTERS
Effective TraitsIneffective TraitsPossible MajorsPossible CareersHow to relate to Supporters
Understanding Gentle Loyal Cooperative Sensitive Diplomatic Appreciative Overly Compliant Passive Slow to act Naïve Unprofessional Can be overly sensitiveCounseling or therapy Social work Home Economics Nursing Medical Assisting Physical Therapy EducationElementary Teacher Physical Therapist Social worker Therapist Counselor Nurse Medical assistantBe friendly Be positive Be sincere and build trust Listen actively Focus on people Focus on personal values Create a comfortable, relaxed climate Create an experience they can relate to
Bottom Line Supporters want things done harmoniously and want to be personally involved. Their favourite question is “Why?”
CREATORS
Effective TraitsIneffective TraitsPossible MajorsPossible CareersHow to relate to Creators
Imaginative Creative Visionary Idealistic Enthusiastic InnovativeUnrealistic Unreliable Inconsistent Hasty Impulsive Impatient Fragmented Art English Music Design Hospitality Travel Theater CommunicationsWriter Politician Travel Agent Hotel Manager Cartoonist Musician Composer Artist Journalist Craftsperson Florist Costume Designer Sales Scientist Be enthusiastic Be involved Be flexible Be accepting of change Focus on creative ideas Talk about dreams and possibilities
Bottom Line Creators want things done with a sense of drama and style. Their favourite question is “What if?”
DIRECTORS
Effective TraitsIneffective TraitsPossible MajorsPossible CareersHow to relate to Directors
Confident Assertive Active Decisive Forceful Effective Leader Results-orientedAggressive Pushy Insistent Overpowering DominatingBusiness Law enforcement Construction Woodworking Carpentry Business Management Wildlife Conservationist Forestry Lawyer Police officer Detective Consultant Banker Park ranger Forest ranger Administrator For outdoor recreation Set deadlines Be responsible for your action Focus on results Focus on achievements Do not try to take control Do not make excuses Have a direction Make known any time or changes in schedule
Bottom Line Directors want to produce results in a practical manner. Their favorite word is “How”?
ANALYZER Logical Analytical Literal Factual Precise Accurate Orderly Objective Systematic Technical Likes models Learns by thinkingSUPPORTER Gentle Caring Sensitive Harmonious Peacemaker Emotional Sociable Cooperative Understanding Adaptable Seeks meanings Learns by observing and sharing
DIRECTOR Confident Practical Realistic Disciplined Problem Solver Controlled Dependable Results - oriented Pragmatic Traditional Wants results Learns by practical application. CREATOR Innovative Imaginative Free - Spirited Visionary Impulsive Open-minded Creative Curious Energetic Spontaneous Wants to create Learns by trial and error