Obtaining Employment & Developing a Career Section 2.2

What You’ll Learn How to apply effective strategies to obtain employment How to identify the financial & legal issues to consider when looking for employment How to analyze methods that will help you grow & develop in your career

Employment Search Strategies Career Information Sources Libraries Mass Media The Internet School Guidance Offices Community Organizations Professional Organizations Contacts

Internship A position in which a person receives training by working with people who are experienced in a particular field Can sometimes lead to permanent employment

Cooperative Education Programs that allow students to enhance classroom learning with work related to their majors & interests

Networking Way of making & using contacts to get job information & advice

Informational Interview A meeting with someone who works in your area of interest who can provide you with practical information about the career or company you’re considering

Identifying Job Opportunities Job Advertisements Job Fairs Employment Agencies Other Ways to Find a Job Visit specific companies. Check local telephone directories. Talk to people with similar interests. Search the Web.

Resume A one- or two-page summary of a person’s education, training, experience, and job qualifications

Applying for a Job Employment and Career Development Skills Résumé Chronological Résumé

Cover Letter The personal letter that is presented to a potential employer with a resume Tells a potential employer why you are interested in a particular job and why you think that it would be worthwhile to interview you

Applying for a Job Cover Letter

Considering a Job Offer Section 2 Factors to Consider When Considering a Job Offer Work Environment Salary Employee Benefits Pace and pressure The way people behave Company policies Promotion procedure Salary depends on education and experience Start with a fair salary Raises and promotions depend on performance Health care Retirement Cafeteria-style benefits Pension plan Tax-exempt benefits Tax-deferred benefits

Cafeteria-Style Employee Benefits Benefits programs that allow workers to choose the benefits that best meet their personal needs

Pension Plan A retirement plan that is funded at least in part by an employer

Tax-Exempt Benefits Benefits which you don’t have to pay taxes Example: Free life insurance

Legal Rights During the Hiring Process An employer can’t refuse to hire a woman, or terminate her employment, because she is pregnant An employer can’t discriminate against a person for any reason related to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, or any mental or physical disabilities An employer must pay for Social Security benefits, unemployment insurance, & worker’s compensation funds in case of a work-related injury or illness

Mentor An experienced employee who serves as a teacher & counselor for a less experienced person

Long-Term Career Development Guidelines for Career Success Improve written and oral communication skills. Anticipate problems. Get along with coworkers. Use time management techniques. Be flexible and open to new ideas. Be ready to face problems. Develop good work habits. Be creative in solving your own problems. Combine increased productivity with increased quality. Learn new techniques and technologies

Stages of Career Development Section 2 Employment and Career Development

Section 2.2 Assessment Page 55 #1-3; 5-6