The Office Procedures and Technology Chapter 13 Planning and Advancing Your Career Copyright© 2007 Thomson/South-Western

Thinking About Careers Planning with a career goal established Planning without a career goal Career goals: desired achievements related to work such as jobs, education, or work experience Key Term Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

Exploring Job Opportunities School placement and counseling services The World Wide Web Newspapers Employment agencies Government announcements Personal inquiry Job board: Web site that provides job listings and allows persons seeking employment to post resumes Key Term Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

Resume Presents job qualifications Job interest Education Work experience References Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

Letter of Application Introduces you to an employer States the position for which you are applying Describes your job qualifications Requests an interview Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

Interviewing Anticipate questions and prepare answers Complete an application form Participate attentively Send a thank-you letter During an interview, make eye contact with the interviewer frequently Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

Job Search Diary Lists activities and contacts related to a job search Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

Focus On … Online Job Search and Resume Job boards and company Web sites have job postings Job scouts can aid in the search process Applicants may apply online for many jobs A job seeker’s resume can be posted and scanned or searched by many employers Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

Job Orientation An initial introduction to a company and a job Goals of the organization Organization chart and key personnel Employment forms Benefits Company policies Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

Form W-4 Provides data the employer needs to withhold federal taxes from the employee’s pay Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

Learning on the Job Training may be part of job orientation Training may be conducted by coworkers References may provide additional information Employee handbook Events calendar Organization chart Annual report Employee handbook: printed or online manual containing company policies and procedures Key Term Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

Performance Review Evaluation of an employee’s work Conducted periodically, usually at least once a year May affect promotions, raises, or disciplinary actions Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

Factors Considered Several factors are considered in a performance review Job knowledge and skills Quality and quantity of work Adherence to deadlines Accomplishment of goals Teamwork, judgment, and flexibility Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

Evaluation Methods Checklist Ranking Forced distribution Self-evaluation Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

Continuous Improvement Simplify or eliminate steps in doing tasks Follow an organized approach Consider the overall scope of the project Keep only information that has future value Document procedures for later reference Prioritize tasks and complete them in order of importance Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

Promotional Possibilities At your current company In other organizations Review your company’s job openings to learn about promotional opportunities Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

Professional Associations Provide information and training related to various careers Publish magazines, newsletters, and Web sites with helpful information Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

Educational Resources Continuing education programs Colleges or universities Courses available on the Internet Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

Changing Jobs Reasons for job termination Termination meeting Severance pay Resignation letter Continuing benefits Downsize: reduce, as in decreasing the number of workers in a company Key Term Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

Job Portfolio Contains items related to your job qualifications Resume Letters of application and thank-you letters Job search diary Copies of awards and honors Diplomas, certificates, and transcripts Work history Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond