Chapter 2 Finances and Career Planning (Part 2)

Types of Employment Experience 1. Part-Time Work 2. Volunteer Work 3. Internships and Cooperative Education  Internship-  Cooperative Education-  Class Projects or After- School Activities

Career Information Sources

Factors when Considering a Job Offer 1. Work Environment 2. Salary  Beginning salary depends on  Take the suggestions of a ___________in order to improve  Meeting (or exceeding) your supervisor’s _____________ can bring the reward of a raise

Factors when Considering a Job Offer (continued) 3. Employee Benefits a) Health Care- b) Pension Plan- c) Some plans provide you with a fixed amount of money at retirement  With a profit-sharing plan,  A 401(k) is when you

Your Rights as an Employee  You have certain legal rights during the hiring process:  An employer cannot refuse to hire a woman or terminate her employment because she is pregnant  An employer cannot discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, marital status, nationality, or sexual orientation  Employees must be paid at least minimum wage.  An employer must pay for unemployment insurance, contribute to Social Security, and provide for workers’ compensation if you are hurt on the job

Long-Term Career Development  Guidelines for career success:  Improve communication skills  Get along with coworkers  Remain flexible and open to ideas  Develop good work habits  Manage time effectively  Be ready to take action when problems arise  Be creative in solving your own problems  Be willing to learn new techniques and technologies  Find a mentor- an experiences employee who severs as a teacher and counselor for a less- experiences employee