Psychology 2035A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Strong Interest Inventory, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Job Satisfaction
13 Dec 2013
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Describe personal and family influences on job choice. Intelligence does not necessarily predict occupational success, but it predict the likely hood of entering particular occupations. Specific aptitudes that might make a person well suited for certain occupations include creativity, artistic or musical talent, mechanical ability, clerical skills, and mathematical skills. A particularly crucial characteristic is social skills, since the use of teams to accomplish work tasks is increasingly important in a wide variety of organizations. People travel through life, they require a variety of interests. Because interests underlie your motivation for work and your job satisfaction you should definitely be considered in your career planning. It is important to choose an occupation that is compatible with your personality. Educational level, because parents and children often attain similar levels of education, they are likely to have similar jobs. Socioeconomic status, mediate this relationship is educational aspirations and attainment during the school years.
