Technology Management and Career Preparation Course FINAL EXAM Review Guide 1

List the reasons why people work ( 15-16) For survival To define themselves To have a sense of security For self-respect, or to feel competent and powerful To conquer time To measure their self worth What are the parts of Maslow Triangle (57) Survival Security and safety Sense of belonging Esteem Self- actualization 2

What are 4 items to consider when putting together a budget (Chapter 4)? 1.Housing 2.Transportation 3.Clothing 4.Food 5.Sundries 6.Entertainment 7.Vacations 8.Child care 9.Health are 10.Furnishings 11.Savings 12.miscellaneous What are the four parts to the problem solving model discussed in the book? (Page ) 1. Delaying gratification 2. Accepting responsibility 3. Dedication to truth or reality 4. Balancing - flexibility 3

In chapter 6, what are the three steps for conducting a career search? (Pgs ) Step 1: Use online resources to research a career Step 2: Show me and I Remember: (example: job shadow, internship, Step 3: Involve me and I understand (get an entry level job in the career you choose) What are the six categories on a personal profile. (bulls eye) Define the parts. Pg Passions 2. Values 3. Personality traits and strengths 4. Skills and aptitudes Roles Occupations and vocations 4

What are the all of the steps of the decision making process Pgs 175 Define the goal State the decision to be made Analyze your resources Analyze your wants and needs Identify your choices Gather information Evaluate your choices Make your decision What are transferable skills? Transferable skills are skills that can be used in every occupation, regardless of the type of work. They are universal skills — you can transfer them from one type of work to another without much effort on your part or training from the employer. 5

General Career Information Gross Pay - Your pay before taxes and deductions are taken out Net Pay - Your pay after taxes and deductions Salary Rate - A set amount of money you receive for working, no matter how many hours you work. Hourly Rate - A set amount of money you receive for each hour you work. Job - According to the dictionary, a "job" is defined as "a paid position of employment and something one has to do, a responsibility.“ Career: A career is a path. The dictionary defines it as "an occupation, a way of making a living, especially with opportunities for advancement or promotion, and progress through life." It is a journey - a career pathway. Work Permit – document that gives you permission to work if you are underage. There are 52 weeks in a year. The average person works 50 weeks a year and receives 2 weeks vacation. Average work week is 5 days 8 hrs/ a day Average yearly hrs in a job is 2,000 hrs Education: High School =12 Years Associates Degree =average of 2 years Bachelors Degree = average of 4 years Masters = average of 2 years beyond your Bachelors Ph.d. (Doctorate) = average of 2 years beyond your Masters 6

Vocabulary Words from all chapters. 7

Resume Objective Education Experience Computer skills Interest/Hobbies References Awards 8

Your Contact Information Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Address Date Employer Contact Information Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Salutation Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: Body of Cover Letter Middle Paragraphs: Final Paragraph: Complimentary Close: Respectfully yours, Signature: Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter) Typed Signature Cover Letter 9

Application Salary: Negotiable $$$$$$$$$$ NO Mistakes 10

Interviewing Tips Job Interview Tips An interview gives you the opportunity to showcase your qualifications to an employer, so it pays to be well prepared. The following information provides some helpful hints. Preparation: Learn about the organization. Have a specific job or jobs in mind. Review your qualifications for the job. Be ready to briefly describe your experience, showing how it relates it the job. Be ready to answer broad questions, such as "Why should I hire you?" "Why do you want this job?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" Practice an interview with a friend or relative. Personal appearance: Be well groomed. – Dress appropriately. Do not chew gum or smoke. The interview: Be early. Learn the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm handshake. Use good manners with everyone you meet. Relax and answer each question concisely. Use proper English—avoid slang. Be cooperative and enthusiastic. Use body language to show interest— use eye contact and don’t slouch. Ask questions about the position and the organization, but avoid questions whose answers can easily be found on the company Web site. Also avoid asking questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is made. Thank the interviewer when you leave and shake hands. Send a short thank you note following the interview. 11

Word Shortcuts Examples: Bold - Ctrl B Underline – Ctrl U Center – Ctrl E Save – Ctrl S Print – Ctrl P Single Space – Ctrl 1 Double Space – Ctrl 2 Right Align- Ctrl R Top of Document – Ctrl Home End of Line – End Beginning of line –Home Selects Entire Line- Shift+ End 12

Punctuation Spacing Two spaces after a period. One space after a comma. One space after a semi-colon Two spaces after a colon.., ; : 13

Memo Set-up Memo (standard) 2 inches top margin, 1 inch side margin Capital TOP 2 tabs 2 returns Capital FROM 1 tab 2 returns Capital DATE 1 tab 2 returns Capital SUBJECT: 1 tab 2 returns – start typing the memo 2 returns after each paragraph At end of memo type Your initials 14

Letter Set-Up Personal Business Letter (block) 2 inches on the top, 1 inch each side Return address Date 4 returns Name and their address 2 returns Salutation (Dear Mrs...) 2 returns Body (2 returns between each paragraph) 2 returns Complementary close (Sincerely) 4 returns Writer name 2 returns Business letter (block) 2 inches top margin, 1 inch side margin Date 4 returns Name and their address 2 returns Salutations (Dear Mrs. …) 2 returns Body (2 returns between each paragraph) 2 returns Complementary close (Sincerely) 4 returns Writer name 2 returns your initial 15

Punctuation Rules Capitalize the first word in a sentence. Capitalize personal titles and name of people. Capitalize names of clubs, schools, organizations, and companies. Capitalize the days of the week. Capitalize the months of the year. Capitalize names of holidays Capitalize the names of historic periods and events and special events. Capitalize name of cities, states, and other important places. Capitalize geographic names regions and locations. Capitalize name of streets, roads avenues, and buildings. Capitalize an official title when it precedes a name and elsewhere if it is a title of high distinction. Capitalize initials also capitalize letters in abbreviations if the letters would be capitalize when the words are spelled out. 16

Excel A Formula The sum formula is used to to get the sum of a chosen group of cells. For example: =SUM(B1:B3) CELL GRIDLINES FORMULAS (EQUAL SIGN) ROWS (IDENTIFIED BY NUMBERS) COLUMNS (IDENTIFIED BY LETTER)   A function of Excel is creating charts graphs and organized list of inserted information. 17

PowerPoint Slide Design Animation 18