Employment & Career Development Chapter 2

Obtaining Employment Experiences Part-time work Example: Cashier at Walgreens (Pharmacist), receptionist at local gym (Health & Fitness Career) Volunteer work ASPCA(walking dogs), American Cancer Society (Relay for Life), American Red Cross, Race for Wandell Internships and cooperative education Newspaper, Local Minor League Team, USOC Class projects or afterschool activities SGA, School Clubs, Public Speaking

Career Information Sources Libraries Mass Media Internet School Guidance Offices Community Organizations Professional Organizations Contacts Family, Friends Co-workers, teachers, professors, former employers Networking A way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice

Identifying Job Opportunities Job Advertisements Newspapers, internet Job Fairs Several recruiters from local and national companies Be prepared to make your best impression and possibly sit for an in- depth interview Employment Agencies Businesses that match job hunters with employers Other ways to find a job Visit, Call and Network

Applying for a Job Making the best possible presentation of your skills and experience is the key to landing a job. A resume is a 1-2 page summary of your education, training, experiences and qualifications When applying for a specific job, you will want to include a cover letter A cover letter is the personal letter that you present along with your resume The interview is a formal meeting with your potential employer that allows you to express why you are the best person for the job.

Considering a Job Offer Before you accept an offer there are several factors you will have to consider Work environment Company policies, pay increases, measurement of the quality of the employees’ work, decisions on employee promotions Factors Affecting Salary Education and experience, size of the company, average salary for the job you are considering Measuring employee benefits Healthcare, retirement benefits, specific need of your family

Considering a Job Offer Cont’d Before you accept an offer there are several factors you will have to consider-cont’d Benefits Cafeteria style employee benefits – allow workers to choose the benefits that best meet their personal needs Pension plan – retirement plan that is funded at least in part by an employer Tax Benefits (tax exempt and tax deferred) Tax Exempt- Insurance. Medical insurance paid by the employer is tax exempt Tax Deferred – 401k. In a 401k plan you will most likely pay taxes after you retire

Your Rights as an Employee An employer cannot refuse to hire a woman or terminate her employment because she is pregnant. A female employee who stops working because she is pregnant must be given full credit for previous service and for any retirement benefits. An employer cannot discriminate against a person for any reason related to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, or any mental or physical disabilities. In some cases, an employer must pay the minimum wage set by the government as well as a certain amount for overtime work. An employer must pay for unemployment insurance, contribute to social security, and provide workers’ compensation in case of a work related injury or illness.

Long-Term Career Development Tips to help make your career a success!! Improve communication skills (both written and oral) Do your best to get along with coworkers Remain flexible and open to new ideas Develop good work habits Use short-term and long-term goals Be able to overcome adversity Be creative in solving your own problems (5 min rule) Be willing to learn new techniques and technologies

Long-Term Career Development Cont’d Training Opportunities Conferences Workshops CEU’s Changes in Technology Social and Economic Trends Communication with co-workers and associates from other companies

Career Paths & Advancement Stage Tasks Concerns Pre-entry and career exploration -Asses personal interests -Obtain necessary training -Find entry level job -Matching interests and abilities to job - Dealing with disappointment Career growth -Obtain experience, develop skills. -concentrate on an area of specialization -Gain respect of colleagues -Developing career contacts -Avoiding career burnout Advancement and mid-career adjustment -Continue to gain experience and knowledge -seek new challenges and expand responsibility -Finding continued satisfaction -Maintaining sensitivity toward colleagues and subordinates Late career and preretirement -Make financial and personal plans for retirement -Determining professional involvement after retirement -Planning participation in community activities

Changing Careers It is not uncommon to change jobs several times throughout your professional career, however, here are some times that it might be time to move on…. You feel bored or depressed at work Your job adversly affects you physically or emotionally You receive a series of poor performance evaluations You have little opportunity to obtain a raise or promotion You have a poor relationship with your supervisor or coworkers

Class Assignment Complete a job application Create a Resume and Cover Letter to apply for one of the jobs that you researched last week