Exploring careers for the 21st century /

Mariotti, Steve, 1953-,

Exploring careers for the 21st century / [print] Steve Mariotti, Neelam Patel, Suzanne Weixel. - Boston, Massachusetts : Pearson Learning Solutions, (c)2015. - xxv, 560 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm +

Student textbook.



Part I: Careers and you -- Your personal strengths -- The roles you play -- Why we work -- Exploring the career clusters -- Think like an entrepreneur -- Part II: Preparing for a career -- Skills for success -- Academic planning -- Communicating with others -- Building relationships -- Basic math skills -- Technology and your career -- Part III: Career development -- Career planning -- Managing a job search -- Getting started in your career -- Being productive in your career -- Living a healthy and balanced life -- Part IV: Entrepreneurial thinking -- Starting your own business -- Planning your own business -- Managing your business -- Part V: Financial management -- Personal money management -- Personal financial planning -- Basic economics -- Basic business financial management -- Financial calculations for business -- Appendices. Business management issues ; Sample business plan ; Joining a student organization ; Language arts review ; Math review ; Glossary.

Grades: 7-12; also appropriate for college students and adults.



9781269652308 9781269886406 9781269652506


Vocational guidance.
Occupations.
Career education.

HF5381.W436.E975 2015 HF5381