Classwork-Week+1

= __**MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011**__ = __1. **Resume Writing Activity**__
 * Step 1: Select an a job from the list provided. **
 * Step 2: Create a functional or chronological resume with information from the members of your group. **
 * Step 3: Proofread your resume and make the necessary corrections. **
 * Step 4: Save your resume as a Word Document (.doc). **
 * Step 5: Email the document to me at **mckoyf@gcsnc.us **(this is how you get credit for the assignment)**

__**2. Wordle Activity**__ Step 1: Go to [|Wordle] Step 2: Select the __**Create**__ Step 3: Return to Word and copy you resume Step 4: Paste your resume in Wordle Step 5: Select __**Go**__ Step 6: Play around with fonts an colors until you come across a design you like. Step 7: Show me what you have created for credit.

__**WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011**__ __1. **Your Career Philosophy**__
 * Read Chapter 21, Section 6, pg 499**

Complete Section 6: Get Involved (Do not key the questions, type complete sentences) Submit to mckoyf@gcsnc.us for grade.

__**2. Career Search**__ Search for a career that is interesting to you (use google, yahoo, ask, etc...) and answer the following questions:

1. Why did you select this career? How does this career relate to your skills? 2. What are the working conditions, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations? 3. What level of education is required for this career? 4. What college are you considering? What are the requirements to get a degree in your career field? (Hint: Do some research) 5. Describe how you would balance your career and personal life. (Use Chapter 21, Section 6 as a guide)


 * __THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011__**
 * __1. Non-traditional careers__**

Visit [] to view a list of non-traditional occupations for women. Visit [] to view a list of non-traditional occupations for men. Answer the following questions:

1. Do any of the occupations on either list surprise you? Why? 2. Do any of the non-traditional occupations interest you? Why or why not? 3. What are some of the biases/stereotypes related to non-traditional occupations? 4. Have these biases/stereotypes impacted your career decision? 5. What should be the primary consideration(s) for making career decisions? 6. Is the career that you researched considered non-traditional for you? What is the male/female ratio for the career that you researched? 7. What are the potential challenges of pursuing a non-traditional career? Potential benefits?