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In the first 10 minutes of her first session that her goal was "to get out of my miserable work situation" (she worked as a sales associate in a department store at the local mall).The Workforce Development Coordinator responded supportively to Maggie by reflecting her feelings of frustration and anger. This encouraged Maggie to tell more details about her work situation. When asked what occupations she had in mind, Maggie expressed in frustration that she didn't know, but that "anything has to be better than what I am doing now." These statements provided the Workforce Development Coordinator with a clear sense that Maggie wanted things to change and that she was not happy in her current job; however, it did little to provide the Workforce Development Coordinator and client with an indication as to what Maggie wanted to move toward in her career. Thus, the Workforce Development Coordinator clarified with Maggie that she already knew that she wanted to stop doing what she was currently doing but that she did not know what she wanted to do next.

Workforce Development Coordinator: Maggie, can you tell me some more about what you don't like about your current job?

Maggie: I work for a horrible boss who takes credit for my work and never has anything positive to say about what I do. I have no opportunities for advancement and the pay stinks.

Question 1. What are some of the first steps you would take in helping Maggie?

Question 2- Give at least four reasons why people work today.

Question 3.-Imagine that you have just been hired as a Director of Workforce Services at a community college. Other than the assistance that faculty mentors may give to students, there has previously been no staff or program to assist students with job placement. One of the conditions you stated when you considered the job was that the community college would invest in the facilities and resources needed to establish a job placement center for students. This request was granted, and you are in the process of drawing a layout for the center and of ordering the furnishings and resource material. You are anxious to get permission for a program of services for students, but because this is a new idea, the director asks you to provide a short proposal. Briefly describe your proposal. What are some of the first steps you would take in developing this program, and why?

Question 4: Molly is an 18-year-old college freshman experiencing substantial stress related to her inability to identify a college major. Molly's mother, a painter, has been silent about her expectations for Molly. Molly feels that her father is over bearing and her mother is non-supportive. Recently, she and her younger sister, Susan, have a plan to leave the junior college and home to travel throughout Europe. They have already saved money for this experience and plan on simply leaving without informing their parents. Molly wants your advice about her trip to Europe.

Question 5. What are the major advantages and disadvantages of using job shadowing to learn about an occupation?

Question 6: Several months ago, the Vice President of Workforce and Community Services spent several sessions with a first year student who was concerned that he was not ready for college. The Vice President of Workforce and Community Services received a request from the FBI, which was conducting an investigation of the former student. He had dropped out of college, joined the Marine Corps, and applied to play in the Marine Band. Because the band plays for the president, background checks are conducted on all potential band members. The FBI agent requested that the Vice President of Workforce and Community Services turn over all records, including test results, and submit to an interview about his student. What would you do? NO

Bonus Questions-Module 2

What is your absolute dream job?

What was the worst job you ever had?

60s, 70s, 80s, 90s: Which decade do you love the most and why?

What book, movie read/seen recently you would recommend and why?

What languages do you know how to speak?

If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be?

If you could do anything in the world as your career, what would you do?

If you could instantly become an expert in something, what would it be?

Would you rather give up your smartphone or your computer?

Would you rather live without heat and AC or live without social media?