Personal Finance Objective 3.01 Notes Strategies for Personal Choices B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Personal Finance Objective 3.01 Notes Individual Interests Consider key questions when identifying interests Use career interest inventories Research careers in clusters based on inventory results Match career paths with personal interests B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Personal Finance Objective 3.01 Notes Personality Identify personal qualities, values, and goals Choose a career path to match personal qualities Develop personal qualities that employers seek Become involved in informal experiences in which qualities for success are learned B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Personal Finance Objective 3.01 Notes Personal Priorities & Goals Analyze ideals and principles that are important to you Identify types of work that would make you feel you are making a difference Identify types of work where you have developed skills Identify specific achievements you want to realize Find work that is enjoyable and challenging B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Personal Finance Objective 3.01 Notes Strategies for Education Choices B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices Invest in Your “Human Capital” “Human capital” = the complete set of skills that a person has acquired An investment in your “human capital” can increase productivity and increase earnings . . . B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Personal Finance Objective 3.01 Notes Community College, College & University Programs Begin planning early for college Choose a school that satisfies your goals and reasons for going to college Decide on the size of school in which you would be most successful Decide how close to home you would like to be Investigate options for online courses Consider costs Consider your high school record and performance Compare available college/university choices B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Personal Finance Objective 3.01 Notes Occupational Training Programs Specialize in a specific field of employment Consider occupational training programs that match your talents, skills, and interests Evaluate carefully the quality and content of any program before enrolling B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Personal Finance Objective 3.01 Notes Other Learning Opportunities Investigate internships and apprenticeships Find out about military programs Take advantage of opportunities for continuing education B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Personal Finance Objective 3.01 Notes Strategies for Job and Career Choices B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices Job AND Career Thanks for getting me to the hospital on time. I have to assist in surgery at 9:00. I love my job as a taxi driver. It’s been a good source of extra income since I retired. And, it gets me out of the house! B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices

Personal Finance Objective 3.01 Notes Work Strategies- Jobs & Careers Select jobs for short-term purposes Plan a career for the long term Use jobs to supplement income when needed Use jobs as stepping-stones to careers Think of a career as a lifetime investment B-3.01 - Job/Career Choices