Succeeding in the World of WorkUnit 7:
Lifelong LearningWebQuestsWebQuest Internet Project
Succeeding in Work and Life Succeeding in work and life is a goal for most people, and change will be a characteristic of both. To thrive and stay employable in the 21st century, you need to continue to manage your career and build skills. Completing this task should give you needed information on ways to make sure you are prepared for work changes and that your work fits your lifestyle. The Task Despite economic uncertainty, 70% of U.S. workers say they will choose to change jobs, and 86% of them cite work fulfillment and balance as top career priorities. Clearly, planning for a lifetime of work is an ongoing task. Your task here is to prepare a report that should include the following: - reasons people change jobs;
- tips for preparing for a job change;
- ways to identify your transferable work skills;
- characteristics of 21st century careers and career success;
- considerations for balancing life and work;
- the importance of engaging in lifelong learning.
The Process To complete your task successfully, you can find helpful information at these Web sites: http://www.routes-to-self-improvement.com/Career-Change.htm
[career change considerations] http://www.career-success-for-newbies.com/career-enhancement-tips.html
[Career Enhancement Tips For First Jobbers: 3 Key Tips to Grow Your Career] http://www.quintcareers.com/career_change_resources.html
[link to a number of helpful topics on career change] [Emergent Employee Survey] http://www.spherion.com/about_us/emerging_workforce/EWFsurvey_pg1.jsp http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/careerresources/a/10steps.htm
[ways to develop new skills in your current job] http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/5-strategies-for-life-balance
[5 Tips for Better Work-Life Balance] http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/resources/management/leadership_training/need_work_life_balance_7_tips.mspx
[Need work-life balance? 7 tips] http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/work-life-balance/WL00056
[Work-life balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stress]
- List five reasons for changing jobs.
- Explain five things to do to prepare for a job change.
- Identify three factors to consider in evaluating job success.
- List four aspects of your personal life that your career should not affect.
- Explain what lifelong learning involves and its importance to your career life.
Guidance These are some ideas that can make your project successful: - Use a Web self-assessment test to determine your openness to career changes.
- Compare preparing for a job change with preparing for a career.
- Explain what a person must consider when thinking about changing jobs.
- Identify the factors that you believe indicate job success.
- What are some opportunities for lifelong learning?
Conclusions Here are some suggestions for finishing your project: - Write a newsletter on planning for work in the 21 st century.
- Create a bulletin board highlighting the steps in preparing for a job change.
- Justify reasons for changing jobs.
- Create a survey for assessing job satisfaction and use it with classmates and friends. Were there any surprises?
- Prepare an oral report on the importance of lifelong learning.
Questions - What are the characteristics of a person who might consider a career change?
- What would you include in a summary of tips on preparing for a career change?
- How do you assess career success?
- What steps can a person take to keep work life and personal life in balance?
- What ways do you believe lifelong learning help you increase your career satisfaction?
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