NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most Unit 1 - Your Career: Doing What Matters Most

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most 7-A Relationship of Career and Earning Power

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most Average years you will work Men- 45 years unmarried woman-42 years Married woman with no children-33 years Married woman with children years Having a high school diploma qualifies you for about 5% of the current jobs available. What you earn depends on what you learn. Get a good education

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most The Handshake Firm Deep/Dry 2 shakes Look the person in the eye State your name

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most The Handshake The handshake began in medieval times. Men would grasp each other’s exposed palm to show that they held no weapons. Practice your handshake to make sure that you make a good first impression. –You do not get a second chance to make a good first impression.

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most Occupational Values High Income - money that you make Prestige - that people respect you and look up to you Independence - give you freedom to make your own decisions Helping others - put others before yourself Security - fear of losing your job Variety - different kinds of activities daily Leadership - guiding others Work in Main Field of Interest Leisure - amount of time off work Early Entry- enter field with little schooling or experience

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most Occupational Values What is the most important factor in deciding your career? At what age do you think a person should decide their career? What careers are appealing to you? What kind of salary do you prefer (hourly, commission/set) What are your top occupational values?

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most 7-B Reasons Employees Are Rewarded They add value with their ideas.They add value with their ideas. They learn new skills.They learn new skills. They help the business grow.They help the business grow. They take on additional responsibility.They take on additional responsibility. Can you think of others?Can you think of others?

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most 7-C The Opportunity Cost of Working Take an evening shift job Decide to stay in current position… Going to college and starting work later on Give up time with family and friends Instead of relocating to take a better job And getting a better- paying job as a result Other Examples?

7-D-1 Key Employee Skills Basic Skills Basic Skills Interpersonal Skills Information Management Information Management Skills Systems Skills Technology Skills Technology Skills Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Personal Skills Personal Skills Resource Management Resource Management Skills

Basic Skills Basic Skills Basic Skills Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Skills Information Management Skills Information Management Skills Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Technology Skills Technology Skills Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Personal Skills Personal Skills Resource Management Skills Resource Management Skills Menu Able to read, write, perform basic math computations; listens well; speaks clearly Key Employee Skills 7-D-2

Personal Skills Goal driven, positive self image, sociable, realistic self- assessment, demonstrates honesty Basic Skills Basic Skills Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Skills Information Management Skills Information Management Skills Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Technology Skills Technology Skills Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Personal Skills Personal Skills Resource Management Skills Resource Management Skills Menu Key Employee Skills 7-D-3

Interpersonal Interpersonal Skills Team player, able to teach and lead other employees with diverse backgrounds, meets customer expectations, negotiates well Basic Skills Basic Skills Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Skills Information Management Skills Information Management Skills Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Technology Skills Technology Skills Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Personal Skills Personal Skills Resource Management Skills Resource Management Skills Menu Key Employee Skills 7-D-4

Organizational Skills Works well in an organization, can monitor and correct performance, suggests improvements to the organization Basic Skills Basic Skills Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Skills Information Management Skills Information Management Skills Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Technology Skills Technology Skills Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Personal Skills Personal Skills Resource Management Skills Resource Management Skills Menu Key Employee Skills 7-D-5

Thinking Skills Creates new ideas, makes decisions, solves problems, organizes information, learns efficiently, can reason things out Basic Skills Basic Skills Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Skills Information Management Skills Information Management Skills Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Technology Skills Technology Skills Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Personal Skills Personal Skills Resource Management Skills Resource Management Skills Menu Key Employee Skills 7-D-6

Resource Management Skills Makes good use of time, money, materials, and employee resources. Thinks of more efficient ways of doing things Basic Skills Basic Skills Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Skills Information Management Skills Information Management Skills Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Technology Skills Technology Skills Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Personal Skills Personal Skills Resource Management Skills Resource Management Skills Menu Key Employee Skills 7-D-7

Information Management Skills Acquires, assimilates, and organizes information; has solid analytical and problem- solving skills Basic Skills Basic Skills Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Skills Information Management Skills Information Management Skills Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Technology Skills Technology Skills Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Personal Skills Personal Skills Resource Management Skills Resource Management Skills Menu Key Employee Skills 7-D-8

Technology Skills Solid skills in various electronic media (computers), can operate various types of equipment with ease, can maintain and repair equipment Basic Skills Basic Skills Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Skills Information Management Skills Information Management Skills Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Technology Skills Technology Skills Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Personal Skills Personal Skills Resource Management Skills Resource Management Skills Menu Key Employee Skills 7-D-9

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most 7-E Career Pathway Internship / PT Job in Related Field Receive Formal Education/Training Take First Job On-the-job training School at Night Promotion Go back to School to Study More in Chosen Field Take new, better job Explore Career in HS Years Promote to Higher-paying Position Take Next Job at Higher Pay

7-F Education and Experience NEFE High School Financial Planning Program

Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most 7-G Ranking Order of Key Employee Skills Click Here to Find Out What Employers Want Source: Job Outlook 2006, National Association of Colleges and Employers

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most 7-H Average College Costs Sample Average Undergraduate Costs, Four Year Public Institutions Four Year Private Institutions Resident Out-of-State Resident $16,357 $26,304 $33,301 Source: College Board’s Trends in College Pricing, 2006

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most 7-K-1 Typical Employee Benefits Hospitalization, Medical, and Disability Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Accidental Death Insurance Sick Leave Paid Vacation Time and Holidays Parental Leave 1 of 2 More

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most 7-K-2 Typical Employee Benefits Worker’s Compensation Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Benefits Retirement Savings Plans Employee Assistance Programs 2 of 2

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program Unit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most 7-L Factors that Can Affect Your Earning Potential Business Downturn Being Laid Off Life-Changing Situations Changing Careers Promotions Relocation Business Upturn Additional Training What other factors can you think of? A New Job Being Fired Advanced Degrees

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