1. Careers Ch 8

2.  Call and find out what time you should arrive  Where do you report  Do you need to bring anything  Decide what to wear

3.  Many companies have an orientation  Learn company policies  Taken on tour  Receive an employee handbook  Meet coworkers  A mentor may be assigned  May need to fill out paperwork

4.  Form I-9 (verifies that you legally qualify to work in U.S.)  W-4 form (tell the amount of money to deduct from your paycheck

5.  Hourly wages  Overtime pay - normally 1 ½ times regular pay  Fixed pay – salary is a fixed amount of money for a period no matter how many hours you work  Commissions – percentage of sales

6.  Health insurance  Paid time off  Retirement plan  Child care  Education assistance

7.  You cannot be discriminated against  treat you different because of appearance or disability  Americans With Disabilities Act – employers must provide reasonable accommodations or adjustments to allow qualified employees to do the basic functions of the job

9.  Cooperating with others to reach goal  Excellent social skills  Employees with good business etiquette  Employees that can follow directions  Doing what needs to be done  Employees that take on more responsibility  Employees with adaptability skills

10.  Strengthen basic skills – math, writing, reading, listening  Strengthen thinking skills – reasoning, decision making, and problem-solving

11.  Right way to behave at work such as do not cheat, lie, or steal

12.  Build a good reputation  Known as dependable

13.  Report card for work  Help you build your career  Keep track of your progress

14. How do you handle this situation?