Job Hunting Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Topics Planning your career Employment and Career Development Career Search/Job Hunt Application/Interview/Resume Work Environment Rights/Benefits Changing Careers Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Planning Your Career Choosing a Career Some people find true satisfaction in their work, while others work just to make money. You can choose whether to: Get a job (work that you do mainly to earn money) Prepare for a career (a commitment to work in a particular field that you enjoy). Ensuring that your career will fulfill your personal and financial goals requires planning. Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Planning Your Career Choosing a Career People make career decisions based on whether they want to: Simply maintain a standard of living (a lifestyle acceptable for that environment) Pay for the hobbies and activities they enjoy Pursue careers that provide both money and personal fulfillment Select careers that reflect their interests, values, and goals Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

WHERE TO FIND JOBS/CAREERS Career Information Sources You need up-to-date information to make the best career decisions. Many sources of information are available to you, including: Family/friends The Internet School Community organizations Professional organizations Previous employment Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

WHERE TO FIND JOBS/CAREERS Identifying Job Opportunities If you are going to find employment that is right for you, you need to know where to look for job openings. More sources such as: Job advertisements Job fairs Employment agencies Calling local businesses Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

WHERE TO FIND JOBS/CAREERS Job Advertisements All newspapers have classified ads that include job listings; some list both local jobs and those from a wide geographic area. You can also use the Internet as a valuable source for job opportunities. On the Internet, you can: Use a search engine to find a company’s Web site and learn more about it Find a company’s list of current job openings Use job-search Web sites with job advertisements, advice, and résumé services Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

WHERE CAN I GET EXPERIENCE Obtaining Employment Experience As you enter the world of work, you may worry that you do not have enough experience. You may be overlooking the importance of various kinds of work-related training, including: Part-time work Volunteer work Internships Class projects or after-school activities Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

WHERE CAN I GET EXPERIENCE Job Fairs At a job fair, recruiters from local and national companies set up tables or booths where you can: Discuss job opportunities Submit your résumé To make the most of a job fair, be prepared to make your best impression on several recruiters in a short amount of time. They may call you in for an in-depth interview at a later date. Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

WHERE CAN I GET EXPERIENCE Employment Agencies Employment agencies are businesses that match job hunters with employers. The employment agency fee may be paid by: The company that hires you You You and your new employer Do not get involved with agencies that ask you to pay a fee without promising you a job in return. To find out more about employment agencies, contact your state’s employment service or department of labor. Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

*hint – all might not be in each one* CHALLENGE Write these items down in your notes. Using the job advertisements on the board, find as many of these items in each advertisement. Job Title – Location – Salary – Hours - Educational Requirements - Required Licenses/Certification - Experience Required - Job Description - Job Benefits *hint – all might not be in each one* Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Write a quick 2-3 sentence summary in your notes. Personal Finance Unit 1 Chapter 2 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill