Title: Identify sources of employment opportunities.
Course: Baking and Pastry Specialization (16052-III) > Section: Exploring Careers

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?