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CHAPTER 14 1© Thomson/South-Western Slide
CAREER INFORMATIONCAREER INFORMATION
14.114.1 The World of Work
14.214.2 Exploring Occupations
Chapter 14
CHAPTER 14 2© Thomson/South-Western Slide
THE WORLD OF WORKTHE WORLD OF WORK
Explain how occupations and industries are grouped
Describe trends in the growth of goods and service industries
Describe employment trends in occupations
ObjectivesObjectives
Lesson 14.1
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OCCUPATIONS OCCUPATIONS AND INDUSTRIESAND INDUSTRIES
World of work is an informal phrase used to describe the network of occupations and industries that exists within the American economic system.
Lesson 14.1
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CLASSIFYING OCCUPATIONSCLASSIFYING OCCUPATIONS
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is a system of grouping based on the type of work performed.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is a reference source produced by the federal government that provides occupational information and data.
Lesson 14.1
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1.Management
2.Business and Financial Operations
3.Computer and Mathematical
4.Architecture and Engineering
5.Life, Physical, and Social Science
6.Community and Social Services
7.Legal
8.Education, Training, and Library
9.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
10.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
11.Healthcare Support
12.Protective Service
13.Food Preparation and Serving Related
14.Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
15.Personal Care and Service
16.Sales and Related
17.Office and Administrative Support
18.Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
19.Construction and Extraction
20.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
21.Production
22.Transportation and Material Moving
23.Military Specific
PRIMARY SOC CLASSIFICATIONSPRIMARY SOC CLASSIFICATIONS Lesson 14.1
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CLASSIFYING INDUSTRIESCLASSIFYING INDUSTRIES
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) groups industries according to the type of product produced or service provided.
All places of employment are called industries.
NAICS is divided into two broad divisions and twenty industry sectors.
Lesson 14.1
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GOODS-PRODUCING INDUSTRIES1. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting2. Mining3. Utilities4. Construction5. Manufacturing
SERVICE-PROVIDING INDUSTRIES6. Wholesale Trade7. Retail Trade8. Transportation and Warehousing9. Information and Cultural Industries
10. Finance and Insurance11. Real Estate and Rental and Leasing12. Professional, Scientific and Technical Services13. Management of Companies and Enterprises14. Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services15. Educational Services16. Health Care and Social Assistance17. Arts, Entertainment and Recreation18. Accommodation and Food Services19. Other Services (Except Public Administration)20. Public Administration
NAICS DIVISIONS AND SECTORSNAICS DIVISIONS AND SECTORS Lesson 14.1
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TOMORROW’S JOBSTOMORROW’S JOBS
Bureau of Labor Statistics projects job trends by analyzing Population patterns Economic and social change Technology
Lesson 14.1
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EMPLOYMENT TRENDSEMPLOYMENT TRENDSIN INDUSTRIESIN INDUSTRIES
Service-producing industries are those companies and businesses that produce or provide some type of personal or business service, such as transportation, finance, insurance, and trade.
Goods-producing industries are those companies and businesses, such as manufacturing, construction, mining, and agriculture, which produce some type of product.
Lesson 14.1
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PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT, 2002–2012
Education and health servicesEducation and health services31.8%
Professional and business servicesProfessional and business services30.4%
InformationInformation18.5%
Leisure and HospitalityLeisure and Hospitality17.8%
Other servicesOther services15.7%
Trade, transportation and utilitiesTrade, transportation and utilities14.1%
Financial activitiesFinancial activities12.3%
GovernmentGovernment11.8%
ConstructionConstruction15.1%
ManufacturingManufacturing-1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, and fishingAgriculture, forestry, and fishing-2.0%
MiningMining-11.8%
Lesson 14.1
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EMPLOYMENT TRENDSEMPLOYMENT TRENDSIN OCCUPATIONS IN OCCUPATIONS
Future employment among occupational groups will vary greatly.
Information about projected trends is useful in several ways. A person planning a career might choose an
occupation for which future employment is expected to grow.
A worker in a declining occupation might consider retraining.
Lesson 14.1
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CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENTCHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT
Rate of growth of an occupation Numerical increase of workers
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Environmental engineers
38%
Accountants and auditors
19%
Environmental engineers
18
Accountants and auditors
205
(Thousands)
TWO VIEWS OF EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
Numeric employment growth in two occupations, projected 2002–12
Percent employment growth in two occupations, projected 2002–12
Lesson 14.1
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Medical assistants 59%
Network systems and data communications analysts 57%
Physician assistants 49%
Home health aides 48%
Social and human service assistants 49%
Computer software engineers, systems software 45%
Computer software engineers, applications 46%
Physical therapist aides 46%
Medical records and health information technicians 47%
Physical therapist assistants 45%
PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT IN PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT IN OCCUPATIONS PROJECTED TO GROW FASTEST, OCCUPATIONS PROJECTED TO GROW FASTEST, 2002–20122002–2012
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Registered nurses 623
Postsecondary teachers 603
Retail salespersons 596
Food preparation and serving workers 454
Customer service representatives 460
Waiters and waitresses 367
General and operations managers 376
Janitors and cleaners 414
Cashiers, except gaming 454
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants 343
OCCUPATIONS WITH THE LARGEST NUMERICAL OCCUPATIONS WITH THE LARGEST NUMERICAL INCREASES IN EMPLOYMENT, PROJECTED 2002–2012INCREASES IN EMPLOYMENT, PROJECTED 2002–2012 Lesson 14.1
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EXPLORING OCCUPATIONSEXPLORING OCCUPATIONS
Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to conduct an occupational search
List other sources of career information
ObjectivesObjectives
Lesson 14.2
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USING THE USING THE OOHOOH
An occupational search is the process of collecting information about an occupation of interest using one or more printed resources or databases.
An occupational description tells you what the work in an occupation is like—the tasks involved, the working conditions, the earnings, and so on.
Lesson 14.2
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OOH DESCRIPTION CATEGORIESOOH DESCRIPTION CATEGORIES
Nature of the work Working conditions Employment Training, other qualifications, and
advancement Job outlook Earnings Related occupations Sources of additional information
Lesson 14.2
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Employment Number of jobs in the occupation In what types of industries or locations do
people in this occupation work?
Nature Of The Work List five major tasks that workers perform.
Working Conditions Write down normal working hours. Describe typical working conditions. Are there unpleasant or dangerous aspects?
OCCUPATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SEARCH FORM SEARCH FORM (FRONT)(FRONT)
Training, Other Qualifications, & Advancement What is the preferred or required level of
education or training? List any licensure or certification requirements.
Lesson 14.2
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OCCUPATIONAL SEARCH FORM (BACK)OCCUPATIONAL SEARCH FORM (BACK)
Job Outlook Check the statements related to change
in employment and opportunities and competition that best describe the future outlook for this occupation.
Training, etc. (continued) List any special abilities or qualifications
recommended or required. What opportunities are there for
advancement?
Earnings Write down the average yearly starting
salary. Range of average yearly earnings Year provided
Related Occupation List titles of related
occupations.
Sources Of Additional Information Occupational Outlook Handbook,
edition and pages
Lesson 14.2
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OTHER SOURCESOTHER SOURCESOF INFORMATIONOF INFORMATION
Books Internet CD-ROMs
Lesson 14.2