XI
Unit Unit OneOne
Career Preparation
Chapter 1 Chapter 1
Exploring Careers
. . . . . . . . . .4
Section 1-1 Section 1-1
Planning Your Future . . . . . . . .5
Knowing Yourself
. . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Meeting Future Challenges
. . . . .10
Section 1-2 Section 1-2
Career Planning . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Knowing Your Interests
. . . . . . .14
Knowing Your Aptitudes
and Abilities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Learning About Careers
. . . . . . .15
Section 1-3 Section 1-3
Finding a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Finding Meaningful
Employment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Applying for a Job
. . . . . . . . . . . .22
Interviewing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Making Job Changes
. . . . . . . . . .27
Creating Your Own Job
. . . . . . . .28
Chapter 2 Chapter 2
Skills for
Career Success
. . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Section 2-1 Section 2-1
Qualities of
Successful Employees . . . . .33
Personal Qualities for
Job Success
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Technology in the Workplace
. . .36
Section 2-2 Section 2-2
The Communication
Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Verbal Communication
. . . . . . . .39
Nonverbal Communication
. . . . .41
Technology and
Communication
. . . . . . . . . . . .43
Section 2-3 Section 2-3
Communication in
Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Th e Importance of
Communication
in Relationships
. . . . . . . . . . . .45
Barriers to Open
Communication
. . . . . . . . . . . .46
When Negative Feelings Occur
. .48
Communication
in the Workplace
. . . . . . . . . . . .49
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