Workforce Essentials Ms. Baumgartner “Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison

 Work History – all of the jobs that one holds during the course of a working lifetime  Jobs are often used as a way to achieve something else  To learn occupational skills  To earn money for college  To gain experience to qualify for a better job  For most, first jobs are only stepping stones to later ones

 Terry  Maria  Cindy  Ricardo * Why did each person choose the job they did?*

 Stable job – One that you consider to be permanent and that may last several years  This does not mean you stay in the job forever  They usually come from hard word and self- direction  Self-direction - setting goals and taking steps to get there  Promotion-advancement

 Advancing in your job usually requires doing more than what is asked by manager  Extra duties  Extra training/education  Some occupations become obsolete (no longer used) –keep up to date on job changes

 Remember:  A job at your age is a beginning  It’s a way to earn $, get experience, learn skills, and prove yourself  Things can get better if you are cooperative, follow rules and directions, take an interest in what you are doing, and do your best  Employers tend to recognize and reward good work

 During your life, you will probably adjust to changes due to technology  People who are more successful are generally those who anticipate and adapt to change  Change is inevitable, be a team player and go with the flow!

 JOB A: short-term job  (6 wks)  pays $12/hr for 35 hours per week  JOB B: regular, long-term job  Pays $10/hr for 40 hours a week  JOB C: regular, long-term job  Pays $24,000/year for 40 hours a week  JOB D: part-time job  Pays $435/week for 37.5 hours a week

 Some high schoolers regard school as something to “get through” so they can be free to do what they want  But, school is a workplace too  employers will look at your school record for clues as to what kind of an employee you might be  A poor school record is hard to defend  IMPROVEMENT MEANS A LOT!!

 NOW is the time to change habits and attitudes that may hold you back in the workplace!!

 Shaping your career  Take more skills to strengthen your career skills  Consider taking more courses that strengthen your academic background (Math, English)  Consider taking a computer course  Do some research on the skills required for your desired career

1. True/False: Work history is all of the jobs that one holds during the course of a working lifetime. 2. A ______ job is one that you consider to be permanent and that may last several years. 3. Setting goals and taking steps to get there is called _____ _______. 4. Name 1 way you can work now on shaping your career. 5. People who are more successful are generally those who anticipate and adapt to ______.

1. True 2. Stable 3. Self-direction 4. Take courses, research career 5. Change

 Career Cruising  Workbook page 9  Chapter 2 Assessment #3, 6-14, 15, 17, 19, 20  TEST: Friday  Personality tests/extra career tests