Author: John A. Wanat, E. Weston Pfeiffer, and Richard Van Gulik

Discovering Careers, the only textbook program that is consistently updated to current job opportunities and technology skills, helps middle school students begin career exploration and practice the skills needed to succeed in high school and beyond. The text engages students in career and technical education programs as they apply new skills through an ongoing personal achievement plan and activities to add to their college and career readiness portfolio. The tenth edition has been updated to changes taking place in the workplace, including current topics such as the gig economy, workplace culture, data analysis, digital citizenship, money management, and new methods of professional communication.

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Abbreviated Contents

Discovering Careers 10e, Online Textbook

• Discovering Careers
• Copyright © 2023 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
• Introduction
• About the Authors
• Reviewers
• Guided Tour
• Tools for Student and Instructor Success
• • Student Tools
  • Instructor Tools
• Brief Contents
• Contents
• Feature Contents
• • Personal Achievement Plan
  • Career Ladder
  • Soft Skills
  • Ethics
  • Go Green
  • Portfolio Development
• Unit 1 Career Exploration
• • Personal Achievement Plan
• Chapter 1 The World of Work
• • Chapter 1 Sections
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Section 1.1 Importance of Careers
  • Section 1.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 1.2 The Economy and the Workplace
  • Section 1.2 Learning Objectives
  • Section 1.3 The Changing Workplace
  • Section 1.3 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 1 Summary
  • Chapter 1 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 1 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 1 Teamwork
  • Chapter 1 Internet Research
  • Chapter 1 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 1 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 1 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 2 Learning about Yourself
• • Chapter 2 Sections
  • Chapter 2 Introduction
  • Section 2.1 Knowing Yourself
  • Section 2.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 2.2 Attitude, Aptitude, and Ability
  • Section 2.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 2 Summary
  • Chapter 2 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 2 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 2 Teamwork
  • Chapter 2 Internet Research
  • Chapter 2 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 2 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 2 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 3 Learning about Careers
• • Chapter 3 Sections
  • Chapter 3 Introduction
  • Section 3.1 Career Considerations
  • Section 3.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 3.2 Entrepreneurship
  • Section 3.2 Learning Objectives
  • Section 3.3 Researching Careers
  • Section 3.3 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 3 Summary
  • Chapter 3 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 3 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 3 Teamwork
  • Chapter 3 Internet Research
  • Chapter 3 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 3 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 3 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 4 Creating a Career Plan
• • Chapter 4 Sections
  • Chapter 4 Introduction
  • Section 4.1 Decision-Making
  • Section 4.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 4.2 Your Career Plan
  • Section 4.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 4 Summary
  • Chapter 4 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 4 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 4 Teamwork
  • Chapter 4 Internet Research
  • Chapter 4 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 4 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 4 Portfolio Development
• Unit 2 Career Readiness
• • Personal Achievement Plan
• Chapter 5 Education and Training
• • Chapter 5 Sections
  • Chapter 5 Introduction
  • Section 5.1 Becoming Career Ready
  • Section 5.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 5.2 Preparing for Your Future
  • Section 5.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 5 Summary
  • Chapter 5 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 5 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 5 Teamwork
  • Chapter 5 Internet Research
  • Chapter 5 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 5 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 5 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 6 Leadership
• • Chapter 6 Sections
  • Chapter 6 Introduction
  • Section 6.1 Leadership Traits
  • Section 6.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 6.2 School Organizations and Leadership
  • Section 6.2 Learning Objectives
  • Section 6.3 Formal Groups
  • Section 6.3 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 6 Summary
  • Chapter 6 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 6 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 6 Teamwork
  • Chapter 6 Internet Research
  • Chapter 6 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 6 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 6 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 7 Time Management and Study Skills
• • Chapter 7 Sections
  • Chapter 7 Introduction
  • Section 7.1 Time Management
  • Section 7.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 7.2 Study Skills
  • Section 7.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 7 Summary
  • Chapter 7 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 7 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 7 Teamwork
  • Chapter 7 Internet Research
  • Chapter 7 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 7 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 7 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 8 Good Health and Appearance
• • Chapter 8 Sections
  • Chapter 8 Introduction
  • Section 8.1 Your Health and Wellness
  • Section 8.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 8.2 Your Appearance
  • Section 8.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 8 Summary
  • Chapter 8 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 8 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 8 Teamwork
  • Chapter 8 Internet Research
  • Chapter 8 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 8 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 8 Portfolio Development
• Unit 3 Succeeding in the Workplace
• • Personal Achievement Plan
• Chapter 9 Succeeding at Work
• • Chapter 9 Sections
  • Chapter 9 Introduction
  • Section 9.1 Productive Relationships
  • Section 9.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 9.2 Teamwork
  • Section 9.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 9 Summary
  • Chapter 9 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 9 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 9 Teamwork
  • Chapter 9 Internet Research
  • Chapter 9 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 9 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 9 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 10 Safety and Labor Laws
• • Chapter 10 Sections
  • Chapter 10 Introduction
  • Section 10.1 Act with Safety in Mind
  • Section 10.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 10.2 Labor Laws
  • Section 10.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 10 Summary
  • Chapter 10 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 10 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 10 Teamwork
  • Chapter 10 Internet Research
  • Chapter 10 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 10 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 10 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 11 Math in the Workplace
• • Chapter 11 Sections
  • Chapter 11 Introduction
  • Section 11.1 Practical Mathematics
  • Section 11.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 11.2 Analyzing Data
  • Section 11.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 11 Summary
  • Chapter 11 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 11 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 11 Teamwork
  • Chapter 11 Internet Research
  • Chapter 11 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 11 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 11 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 12 Communication
• • Chapter 12 Sections
  • Chapter 12 Introduction
  • Section 12.1 What Is Communication?
  • Section 12.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 12.2 Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Section 12.2 Learning Objectives
  • Section 12.3 Communication in the Workplace
  • Section 12.3 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 12 Summary
  • Chapter 12 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 12 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 12 Teamwork
  • Chapter 12 Internet Research
  • Chapter 12 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 12 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 12 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 13 Technology Skills for Success
• • Chapter 13 Sections
  • Chapter 13 Introduction
  • Section 13.1 Technology, the Internet, and the Workplace
  • Section 13.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 13.2 Communicating in a Digital Society
  • Section 13.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 13 Summary
  • Chapter 13 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 13 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 13 Teamwork
  • Chapter 13 Internet Research
  • Chapter 13 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 13 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 13 Portfolio Development
• Unit 4 Finding a Job
• • Personal Achievement Plan
• Chapter 14 Job Search Skills
• • Chapter 14 Sections
  • Chapter 14 Introduction
  • Section 14.1 Sources of Information about Available Jobs
  • Section 14.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 14.2 Employment Application Materials
  • Section 14.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 14 Summary
  • Chapter 14 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 14 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 14 Teamwork
  • Chapter 14 Internet Research
  • Chapter 14 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 14 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 14 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 15 Interviewing for a Job
• • Chapter 15 Sections
  • Chapter 15 Introduction
  • Section 15.1 The Interview
  • Section 15.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 15.2 Completing the Interview Process
  • Section 15.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 15 Summary
  • Chapter 15 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 15 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 15 Teamwork
  • Chapter 15 Internet Research
  • Chapter 15 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 15 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 15 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 16 Workplace Expectations
• • Chapter 16 Sections
  • Chapter 16 Introduction
  • Section 16.1 What an Employer Expects
  • Section 16.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 16.2 What You Can Expect from Your Employer
  • Section 16.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 16 Summary
  • Chapter 16 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 16 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 16 Teamwork
  • Chapter 16 Internet Research
  • Chapter 16 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 16 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 16 Portfolio Development
• Unit 5 Growing toward Independence
• • Personal Achievement Plan
• Chapter 17 Understanding Your Pay and Taxes
• • Chapter 17 Sections
  • Chapter 17 Introduction
  • Section 17.1 Understanding Your Pay
  • Section 17.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 17.2 Understanding Taxes
  • Section 17.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 17 Summary
  • Chapter 17 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 17 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 17 Teamwork
  • Chapter 17 Internet Research
  • Chapter 17 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 17 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 17 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 18 Banking
• • Chapter 18 Sections
  • Chapter 18 Introduction
  • Section 18.1 Bank Accounts
  • Section 18.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 18.2 Saving and Investing
  • Section 18.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 18 Summary
  • Chapter 18 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 18 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 18 Teamwork
  • Chapter 18 Internet Research
  • Chapter 18 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 18 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 18 Portfolio Development
• Chapter 19 Money Management
• • Chapter 19 Sections
  • Chapter 19 Introduction
  • Section 19.1 Budgeting Basics
  • Section 19.1 Learning Objectives
  • Section 19.2 Managing Credit
  • Section 19.2 Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 19 Summary
  • Chapter 19 Review Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 19 Apply Your Knowledge
  • Chapter 19 Teamwork
  • Chapter 19 Internet Research
  • Chapter 19 Communication Skills
  • Chapter 19 Apply Your Technology Skills
  • Chapter 19 Portfolio Development
• Math Skills Handbook
• • Getting Started
  • Numbers and Quantity
  • Measurement
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Data Analysis and Statistics
  • Math Models for Business and Retail
• Glossary
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