Title: Assess work needs and values.
Course: GRADS: Family Focus (19905-36) > Section: Exploring Careers

Assessment should include

- reasons people work
- needs of employers and employees
- factors that affect work ethic
- skills valued by employers
- importance of lifelong learning.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- What are the most important outcomes of work?
- How do you define yourself in the workplace?

Communication

- What communication skills help you when you interact with others at work?
- How can work teach you about cooperation?

Leadership

- What kind of work would allow you to support yourself and your family?
- What skills are valued by employers? Which of these do you think you have?

Management

- What are the benefits of work in terms of health insurance and retirement?
- How do people develop a good work ethic?
- Is a good work ethic important to you? Why is a good work ethic important to our society?
- What are your needs as an employee?
- How can you help meet your employer’s needs?