Identify sources of employment opportunities.

Identification should include

• Internet resources
• online job listings
• job and career fairs
• networking
• word of mouth
• career coaches and school counselors
• contacts made during job shadowing
• the military
• opportunities provided by professional organizations (e.g., American Culinary Federation, International Flight Services Association, School Nutrition Association, and National Restaurant Association).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What role does planning play in a successful career?
• Why are personal and professional goals needed?

Communication

• Why is networking vital to a successful career?
• What are the advantages of personal networking vs. social media networking?
• How can social media help a job search? How might it hinder a job search?
• Why are verbal and nonverbal forms of communication essential for successful job interviews?

Leadership

• How can positive self-representation skills increase career marketability?
• Why is it important to take a proactive approach when seeking employment?

Management

• How do organizational skills contribute to career success?
• Why is it important to research the skill requirements, qualifications, salary, and training levels for specific occupations?