files stored on a computer or build and maintain a data- base of the same information. A list of emerging occu- pations is listed in Figure 1-2. The Government of Canada Job Bank is an occupa- tional resource that provides descriptions of in-demand industry areas in emerging occupations. The Job Bank is a tool job seekers can use for career exploration and job analysis. Through the Job Bank, users can view job information, hourly standards for jobs, wage informa- tion, and occupational safety information. According to the Department of Employment and Social Develop- ment, in-demand occupations are vital to our econo- my’s health. Complete 1-1 Emerging Occupations, pg 19 CONNECT TO YOUR CAREER Career Plan A career plan is documentation of where a person is today in the job-search process and where he or she would like to be over the course of a career. The benefits of creating this plan include self-reflection, goal setting, and a commitment to complete ongoing tasks. Career Preparation Finding a satisfying, fulfilling career that balances your work life with your home life is a goal that most of us seek to accomplish. Like other goals we strive to achieve, preparation is the key to success. In order to find a satisfying career, you must adequately prepare for it. Career preparation is a journey that differs from person to person. However, most successful job can- didates have certain similarities in common, includ- ing learning to define the difference between a job and career and understanding how to create a well- developed career plan. A job is short-term employment for compensa- tion. At different times in a person’s life, jobs help to pay bills, offset school costs, and meet other financial obligations. These jobs can often serve as stepping stones toward future employment goals. However, in college, it becomes time to make plans for long-term employment. A career is a long-term progression in one particular field with opportunities for growth and advancement. It is a lifetime endeavour that utilizes particular skills and expertise. A career generally requires more educa- tion than a job, and during your working years, it may change multiple times. Evaluating career opportunities that are right for you can be an overwhelming task that requires long-term planning. You spend most of your waking hours at work, so decisions made regarding employment should not be taken lightly. In your educational experience, you may have been introduced to career pathways that categorize various jobs common in the workplace. As shown in Figure 1-1, career pathways are broad categories that focus on spe- cific skills and competencies for various types of jobs. These pathways are a part of the 16 career clusters that are centered on related career fields. Within each pathway, specific industries are referenced. Selecting a career involves choosing the career pathway that is best suited to your aptitudes, skills, abilities, and values, and then selecting an industry within it. With each passing decade, employment trends evolve. It is your task to try to predict future employ- ment options in the career field of your choice. One of the ways to analyze the future employment outlook is to compare yesterday’s job trends with current mar- ket advertisements. The federal government, as well as many individual states, compile and publish data for emerging occupations. Emerging occupations are new occupations that have developed or changed due to technological or other advancements. For example, in the past, an office clerk filed hard-copy papers into file cabinets. That job has changed to an emerging occupa- tion for IT professionals who clean up and defragment The Best App for That Glassdoor The Glassdoor app is a job-search-and-recruiting app that includes a database of company reviews, salary information, and more. Job seekers can search the database to find anonymous reviews from former employees of companies. Former employees often share information about salaries paid at those companies, what it is like to work there, and other inside information that only employees can provide. Employers can post job openings, a company profile, and other information to use for recruiting new employees. From this information, job candidates can apply for a position directly through the app. Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 3 Chapter 1 Preparing for Your Career