1. Chapter 1 Choices That Affect Income
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2. Changing Job Market Job market refers to jobs available for workers
Job skills are things workers can do
The job market continues to change
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3. Projected Job Growth Employment % Change Occupation 2004 2014
Network systems analysts
231,000
357,000
54.6
Medical assistants
387,000
589,000
52.1
Physician assistants
62,000
93,000
49.6
Computer software engineers
800,000
1,169,000
46.1
Dental hygienists
158,000
226,000
43.3
Database administrators
104,000
144,000
38.2
Physical therapists
155,000
211,000
36.7
Postsecondary teachers
1,628,000
2,153,000
32.2
Employment and recruitment specialists
182,000
237,000
30.5
Preschool and kindergarten teachers
601,000
782,000
30.1
Paralegals and legal assistants
224,000
291,000
29.7
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4. Projected Job Growth Employment % Change Occupation 2004 2014
Registered nurses
2,394,000
3,096,000
29.4
Medical records and health information technicians
159,000
205,000
28.9
Emergency medical techs and paramedics
192,000
244,000
27.3
Mental health counselors
96,000
122,000
27.2
Personal financial advisors
158,000
199,000
25.9
Pharmacists
230,000
287,000
24.6
Public relations specialists
188,000
231,000
22.9
Customer service representatives
2,063,000
2,534,000
22.8
Receptionists and information clerks
1,133,000
1,379,000
21.7
Sales managers
337,000
403,000
19.7
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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5. Career Choices and Income
More skills, training, or education can mean more income.
Income- the money you receive for work
The number of jobs in a career area affects income
The number of workers competing for jobs affects income
Decisions you make now will affect the income you will earn for the rest of your life
Can you name some decisions…?
Buying a car
Going to a certain college
Getting married
Having children
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6. The Changing Job Market
How many jobs do you think you will have in your lifetime?
How many times do you think you will change jobs that you not only want to do with the rest of your life, but ones leading up to your “dream career as well”
Change is a vital part of all aspects of life, and the job market is no exception
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7. What is popular job now that could not be in the future? Surgeon
The local job market may be different from the statewide or national job market in the short run.
The jobs that are in high demand now may not be in high demand in 5-10 years.
What is popular job now that could not be in the future?
Surgeon
Mechanic
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8. Sample Hourly Earnings
Occupation
Mean Hourly Earnings
Architects
$32.54
Carpenters
$19.27
Computer programmers
$29.05
Dentists
$38.48
Legal assistants
$20.38
Pharmacists
$42.69
Photographers
$16.60
Registered nurses
$26.61
Sales counter clerks
$10.46
Teachers, secondary school
$32.52
Welders and cutters
$16.33
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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9. Some jobs are higher paying in one area versus another.
Education
Private vs. public
Find a particular job listed, multiply the hourly rate by 2,080 hours and that is the yearly salary. This is 40 hour work week for 50 weeks.
BUT that does not include taxes and such being taken out.
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10. Job Titles and Descriptions
A job title is a name given to a particular job
Examples: accountant, principal
Often indicates main job duties
A job description gives job details
Tasks and duties performed
Skills and education required
Location or working conditions
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13. Goals and Values Values show the worth placed on ideas or actions
Values influence choices made
Goals are plans based on values or desired outcomes
This teacher has chosen a career that allows her to help others.
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14. Education Choices Education helps prepare workers for jobs
Formal education
High school classes
College and technical school programs
Informal education
On-the-job training
Reading and practicing on your own
More education typically means better pay
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15. Check In #1
Why does the job market change over time? What are 2 examples of jobs that you think have changed over time?
What are job skills?
Explain how career choices may affect the amount of money a person will earn.
How are goals different from values? What are some goals you have?
What is the difference between formal and informal education?
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16. Economic Conditions Economist
Economy means all the activities related to making and distributing goods and services
Economist
Is a person who studies the economy
Tries to predict what will happen in the future
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17. Economy Affects Prices
Supply
The quantity of goods and services that producers are willing and able to provide
Demand
The willingness and ability of consumers to buy products and services
When demand exceeds supply, prices tend to be higher
When supply exceeds demand, prices tend to be lower
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18. Economy Affects Incomes
In a growing economy
People buy more goods and services
Jobs are being created
Finding and keeping a job is easier
In a slowing economy
People buy fewer goods and services
Jobs are decreasing in number
Finding and keeping a job is harder
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19. Training and Skills for Job Success
Hard skills
The ability to perform tasks and procedures
Examples: Install plumbing, build a computer, or run medical equipment
Soft skills
Nontechnical skills needed by most workers
Examples: Teamwork skills, communications skills, and problem-solving skills
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20. Education and Training Costs
Tuition
Textbooks, fees, and other school expenses
Living expenses such as rent, food, clothing, and travel
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21. Education and Training Costs
Costs vary for different schools and programs
Private colleges and universities
Public colleges and universities
Career and technical schools
Graduate and advanced programs
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22. Paying for Education and Training
Loans and grants
Federal financial aid
Private student loans
Scholarships
Work and save
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23. Paying for Education and Training
Financial aid is money you receive from some outside source to help pay for education.
A loan is money that you borrow and must repay.
A grant is money that you are given to pay for educational expenses and do not repay.
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24. Paying for Education and Training
Interest is money paid for the use of money. It considered the cost of borrowing money.
A subsidized student loan is a loan on which interest is not charged until after you graduate. On an regular loan, interest is charged from the time the loan is made.
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25. Levels of Education
Postsecondary Vocational Training Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Professional Degree or Doctoral Degree
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26. Technology Corner Job Scouts Are a type of computer program
Search the Internet to find job listings
Look for jobs using options you select
Are also called job agents
Source: United States Office of Personnel Management, USAJOBS, (accessed October 16, 2006).
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27. Success Skills Networking
Is the process of making contacts and building relationships with people
Example of contacts include teachers, counselors, and coworkers
Keep track of contacts’ names, addresses, and phone numbers
Helps you stay informed and share information with others
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28. Ethics Filling Out Forms Ethics
Are a system of moral values that people consider acceptable
Require being fair and honest in your dealings with others
Be truthful when completing forms to show ethical behavior
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29. Check In #2 Define economy. What is the definition of demand? Supply?
How may a growing economy affect your job and income?
Give an example of a hard skill. Give an example of a soft skill. How are they different?
How can students pay for their formal education after high school?
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