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Unit ObjectivesUnit Objectives
•To evaluate factors that influence employment opportunities
•To apply effective strategies to obtain employment
•To understand the legal issues when looking for employment
•To analyze methods that will help you grow and develop your career
Job – work you do just to make money
Career – is a commitment to work in a field that you find interesting and fulfillingRequires lifelong trainingWill affect your lifestyleWill affect your “standard of living” – a measure
of quality of life based on the amount of goods and services people can buy.
What do you do best? Aptitudes – your natural abilities
What do you enjoy? Interest Inventories – test that help you identify the activities you enjoy.
***Guidance counselors may help point you in the right direction!
Social Trends:Demographic trends: ways people change
over time – these changes affect your career opportunities.More working parentsMore leisure timeMore elderly living longerGreater demand for career changes
Economic Factors:Poor economy will affect job opportunities
Trends in Industry & TechnologyComputer/telecommunicationsHeath careBusiness ServicesSocial servicesManagementEducationFinancial Services
Part time jobVolunteer workInternships – receive training by working
with people who are experiences in a field. School clubs – FBLA!
InternshipJob ShadowingVolunteerSchool Activities
Where to find out more?InternetGuidance counselorsJob Fairs/Employment Agencies
Resume - one page summary or your education, training, experience and qualifications. (pg 47)
Chronological – yearly order of education, work and other related information
Skills – highlights skills & abilities by category
Cover Letter: page48 – personal letter you present with a resume
Always write in blue or black inkWrite neatly – printWrite “N/A” in any blank area which an
answer is not required and does not apply to you.
Page 54 in your book
Understand the full package!
Pension Plan - retirement plan funded by employer to some degree
401k - popular pension plan - employer may match what you contribute
Profit-sharing - company makes annual contribution to your retirement