Table of Contents

Career Studies 10 was written specifically for the Career Studies 10 (GLC20) course. The text had been organized into five main units that mirror the career planning process and relate to the curriculum strands.

Forward: How to Use This Book

Unit 1: Why Am I Doing This?
Unit Overview
Unit Story
Section 1: I Always Have Choices
     1 Making Decisions
     2 Leaving It to Chance
Section 2: My Choices Are About Me
     1 My Career is About Me
     2 One Step at a Time
Section 3: My Choices Will Change
     1 Change in the World of Work
     2 Opportunities
     3 Not Everything Changes
Unit 1: Summary

Unit 2: Who Am I?
Unit Overview
Unit Story
Section 1: Who Am I Now?
     1 What Are My Interests?
     2 What Are My Skills?
     3 How Am I Smart?
     4 How Do I Learn Best?
     5 What Are My Personal Characteristics?
Section 2: Who Can I Become?
     1 My Personal Profile
     2 My Values
     3 What Is Shaping Who I Become?
     4 Seeing Myself in the Future
     5 Where to From Here?
Section 3: What Skills Will Help Me Become That Person?
     1 Transferable Skills
     2 School Skills
     3 Personal Management Skills
     4 Time Management Skills
     5 Organization Skills
     6 Stress Management Skills
     7 When Positive Skills Become Habits
     8 Communication Skills
     9 The Feedback Game
    10 Negotiating Skills
    11 Teamwork Skills
Unit 2: Summary

Unit 3: What's Out There For Me?
Unit Overview
Unit Story
Section 1: Navigating the World of Work
     1 Where Do I Start?
     2 Identifying Fields of Work
     3 Exploring Fields of Work
     4 Exploring Occupations
     5 Working for Myself
     6 Understanding the World of Work
Section 2: Navigating the World of Change
     1 Dealing With Change
     2 Trends to Watch
     3 Change in the Workplace
     4 Change in Fields of Work
Section 3: Navigating the World of Learning
     1 Navigating the World of Learning
     2 Universities and Colleges
     3 Other Post-Secondary Options
     4 My Career-Related Learning Has Started
Unit 3: Summary

Unit 4: How Do I Get Where I Want to Go?
Unit Overview
Unit Story
Section 1: Making Good Decisions
     1 Balanced Decision Making
     2 Redefining Goals
     3 Setting Your Own Goals
Section 2: Making Good Plans
     1 Creating a Plan of Action
     2 Planning My Education
Section 3: Using Good Tools and Strategies
     1 The Job Market
     2 Finding Summer and Part-Time Work
     3 Networking
     4 Applying for a Job
     5 The Resume
     6 The Cover Letter
     7 Beyond the Resume
     8 The Interview
Unit 4: Summary

Unit 5: How Far Have I Come?
Unit Overview
Unit Story
Section 1: Attitude Counts
     1 Resilience and Self-confidence
     2 Learning Throughout Life
Section 2: Reflection
     1 Reflecting on Career Development
Unit 5: Summary