Your Career: Your Career: Doing What Matters MostDoing What Matters Most

Unit 1-aUnit 1-a

Relationship of Career and Earning PowerRelationship of Career and Earning Power

I Want to Make Lots of Money I want to be

happy

I want a familyI need years to prepare

Doing what I love

Average years you will work

Men- 45 years unmarried woman- 42 years Married woman with no children- 33 years Married woman with children- 20-25 years Having a high school diploma qualifies you for

about 5% of the current jobs available. What you earn depends on what you learn. Get

a good education

The Handshake

The handshake began in medieval times. Men would grasp each other’s exposed palm to show that they held no weapons.

Practice your handshake to make sure that you make a good first impression.

You do not get a second chance to make a good first impression.

The Handshake

Standard American Greeting

Firm Deep/Dry 2 shakes Look the person in

the eye State your name

Occupational Values

High Income - money that you make Prestige - that people respect you and look up to you Independence - give you freedom to make your own

decisions Helping others - put others before yourself Security - fear of losing your job Variety - different kinds of activities daily Leadership - guiding others Work in Main Field of Interest Leisure - amount of time off work Early Entry- enter field with little schooling or

experience

Occupational Values

What is the most important factor in deciding your career?

At what age do you think a person should decide their career?

What careers are appealing to you? What kind of salary do you prefer

(hourly, commission/set) What are your top occupational values?

Reasons Employees Are Rewarded

They add value with their ideas. They learn new skills. They help the business grow. They take on additional responsibility. Can you think of others?

The Opportunity Cost of Working

Take an evening shift job

Decide to stay in current position…

Going to college and starting work later on

Give up time with family and friends

Instead of relocating to take a better job

And getting a better-paying job as a result

Other Examples?

Key Employee SkillsKey Employee Skills

Basic SkillsBasic Skills

InterpersonalInterpersonalSkillsSkills

Information Information ManagemenManagemen

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SystemsSystemsSkillsSkills

Technology SkillsTechnology Skills

Thinking SkillsThinking Skills

Personal SkillsPersonal SkillsResource Resource

ManagementManagementSkillsSkills

Basic Skills

Able to read, write, perform

basic math computations;

listens well; speaks clearly

Personal Skills

Goal driven, positive self-

image, sociable,

realistic self-assessment, demonstrates

honesty

Interpersonal Skills

Team player, able to teach and lead other employees

with diverse backgrounds,

meets customer expectations,

negotiates well

Organizational Skills

Works well in an organization, can monitor & correct

performance, suggests

improvements to the organization

Thinking Skills

Creates new ideas, makes decisions, solves problems,

organizes information, learns

efficiently, can reason things out

Resource Management Skills

Makes good use of time, money,

materials, and employee

resources. Thinks of more efficient ways of doing

things

Information Management Skills

Acquires, assimilates, and

organizes information; has

solid analytical and problem solving

skills

Technology Skills

Solid skills in various electronic

media, can operate various types of equipment with

ease, can maintain and repair equipment

Career Pathway

Education and Experience

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Out What Out What Employers Employers

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Source: Job Outlook 2006, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Average College Costs

Sources: The College Board, Annual Survey of Colleges; NCES, IPEDS

Typical Employee Benefits

Hospitalization, Medical, and Disability Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Accidental Death Insurance

Sick Leave Paid Vacation Time

and Holidays Parental Leave

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Typical Employee Benefits

Worker’s Compensation Insurance

Life Insurance Retirement Benefits Retirement Savings Plans Employee Assistance Programs

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Factors that Can Affect Your Earning Factors that Can Affect Your Earning PotentialPotential

Business DownturnBusiness Downturn

Being Laid OffBeing Laid Off

Life-Changing SituationsLife-Changing Situations

Changing CareersChanging Careers

PromotionsPromotions

RelocationRelocation

Business UpturnBusiness Upturn

Additional TrainingAdditional Training

A New JobA New Job

Being FiredBeing Fired

Advanced DegreesAdvanced Degrees

Best and Worst Jobs

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http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/change/20020507-lee.html

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