Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22

Entering the Work World 22 Entering the Work World

Chapter Objectives Write a résumé and cover letter. Complete an application form correctly. List important points to remember during an interview. Outline steps to success in the workplace. Discuss ethical issues in the workplace. List advantages and disadvantages of becoming an entrepreneur. Distinguish between multiple roles of adults.

Getting a Job Many jobs require you to submit a résumé, which includes your identifying information goals and_________________ __________ Work____________ activities and honors __________________

Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22 The Résumé A résumé may need to be ________for different jobs, but its _____information and ______will be the_______ continued

Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22 The Résumé continued

The Résumé Some employers may ask for an ________résumé, which uses the _____ _______ as the original Has ________removed is sent as an ________ _________ to an employer contact

The ______Letter A cover letter Use good-______ _____ if sent by mail _______you and your résumé ______on _______in the résumé _____for an ________or ________about a position Use good-______ _____ if sent by mail Use _____ ______ and __________

The Application Form Work on a _____and _______data to the final form _____the entire form ______ ______ in spaces ______ _______, write______, and spell correctly For questions that don’t apply, write “Not applicable” or “_____” continued

Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22 The Application Form

Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22 The Interview _______carefully for an interview _____the __________background continued

The Interview _______questions and _________ answering them ______your ____ _______ to ask about job responsibilities, advancement__________, and other matters of interest continued

The Interview ______ ________ including application form _________ _______________ ______ _______ number copy of your ____________ continued

The Interview Make a _______appearance with __________dress _________arrival _____handshake Direct _____contact ________manner continued

Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22 The Interview _______the interviewer ______the follow-up you can expect ______a thank-you ______right after the interview

Success in the Workplace ______that are important for success in almost any job include _______ _________ attendance _________ ___________ attitude _________to do the work as best you can Dressing ___________for the job continued

Success in the Workplace Basic communication skills include Good ____ contact ______ handshake Easy ___________manner _________ to what others say continued

Success in the Workplace Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22 Success in the Workplace Communication skills are used for _______clients and customers _________with other employees and superiors handling business ______calls and_______ continued

Success in the Workplace ______sit _____during work hours; ask for more work to do If you are falling behind in your work, talk to your____________ ______send or receive _______e-mails and phone calls on company time Don’t let ______drop by your workplace continued

In Your Opinion What quality do you think is most important for succeeding on the job? Why?

Success in the Workplace Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22 Success in the Workplace Good ______members ________with coworkers _____others _______ for their contributions do their fair share of the________ continued

Success in the Workplace Good_______ Give ________and ___________ others encourage open_________________ make sure each person ______ ________ and heard __________strengths of each team member encourage team____________

Leaving a Job If you leave voluntarily, have a new job before you leave your present one ______appropriate_______, usually ___ weeks Put your _____________in__________ continued

Leaving a Job Find out if you are _________ for unemployment benefits and employer-sponsored health insurance Don’t burn your bridges; you may someday ______ __________ or cooperation from past employers continued

Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22 Leaving a Job Workers can be terminated for ______ _________, _________, _______ _________ or _________, and other reasons

Workplace_______ Ethics are a set of ______ ______ that guide behavior and decision-making Many businesses are adopting ethics programs Corporate values and a code of ethics can be conveyed in employee__________, training sessions, and printed formal statements continued

Workplace Ethics Ethics often ______a business’s ____________with its employees customers suppliers investors and creditors competitors community local and global continued

Workplace Ethics When you apply for jobs, ask about an employer’s policies regarding employee decisions and behavior on the job If ever in ______about what is and is not acceptable, _____ before you _____

Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22 Entrepreneurship If you want to be your own boss, you can become an_____________ Rewards include income and _______, __________ and personal satisfaction continued

Entrepreneurship Businesses have _____basic_______ __________________ ________________ ____________________ Another way to go into business is through a__________, such as fast-food outlets continued

Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22 Entrepreneurship Thousands of small businesses fail each year There is ___ ____________ of success and ______financial ________when you begin

Writing a __________ _______ 1. Executive____________ 2. Company___________ 3. ____________definition 4. __________and services 5. ___________and management continued

Writing a Business Plan 6. ___________and sales strategy 7. ____________ 8. ______________

Managing Multiple Roles Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22 Managing Multiple Roles Your _____or career goals may one day _______with__________, ________, and other life goals continued

Managing Multiple Roles Couples should _______their career and parenting ______ ______marriage Those in dual-career families must _____ ___________ to manage career demands as well as family, household, and community responsibilities continued

Managing Multiple Roles ________depends on The _________of both marriage partners how well they ________and _________ their time Whether _______ _______ is available ______ ________ is often the most critical ______for working parents to resolve continued

Managing Multiple Roles Foundations of Personal Finance Ch. 22 Managing Multiple Roles _________may Offer__________ Provide ___-____ child care facilities allow workers to ______ _____ _________ continued

Managing Multiple Roles Because of the _______ ______ _______ _____, employers of more than ___workers must provide them up to ___weeks _____leave yearly for care of a new _____or sick____________ __________medical needs Employees are assured their jobs will be __________when they return

Social Responsibility Social responsibility requires going ____and _______ taking __________for yourself and your family It is part of ______ _____________ ________have a ______ to take care of one another and the world they share Citizenship involves finding _______approaches to current social ______and ____________

Central Ideas of the Chapter Learning to properly prepare résumés, cover letters, and applications will help you get hired. Following workplace ethics can help you succeed on the job. Workers must learn to balance their work life with family time and social responsibility.

Glossary of Key Terms Back corporation. A business that is a separate entity created and owned by the founder and shareholders. dual-career family. A family where both spouses have careers outside the home. entrepreneur. A person who owns, operates, and assumes the risk for a business.

Glossary of Key Terms Back franchise. An agreement that permits the franchisee to market and sell goods and services in a given area that the franchiser provides. interview. A meeting in which a prospective employer or an admissions officer of a school talks with an applicant. partnership. A business consisting of two or more owners.

Glossary of Key Terms Back reference. A person who has direct knowledge of a person and his or her past work record. résumé. A summary of a person’s skills, training and education, and past work experiences. social responsibility. A general sense of concern for the needs of others in the community, country, and world.

Glossary of Key Terms Back sole proprietorship. A business consisting of one owner.