Exploring Careers

Chapter 2: Thinking About Work

Chapter Summaries in English

In Chapter 2, you were asked to begin thinking about work, jobs, occupations, and careers. You discovered why people work and how work affects their lives. You learned that different jobs can be a career path and that careers change over time.

You also learned how the world of work is changing because of the global economy, changing technology, and changes in society. You learned about current workplace trends, including teamwork, job sharing, outsourcing, telecommuting, and flextime. You also learned about how workforce diversity is bringing people with different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and skills into the workplace. You began to see yourself as part of the future world of work.