1. Careers

2. What is the difference between a job and a career?
Job vs. Career
What is the difference between a job and a career?
Job – a relatively short-term work that “pays the bills”
Career – usually a long-term chosen profession or occupation that provides an income.

3. Employers want employees who…
Basic – read, write, do simple math, listen well and speak clearly
Thinking – create new ideas, solve problems, organize information
Personal – goal driven, sociable, honest
Resource Mgt – makes good use of time, money, and materials
Interpersonal – team player, negotiates
Information – solid computer skills
Technology – operates equipment necessary for job

4. What’s next after high school?
Work force
Community College
4 year University
Military
Trade School
Apprenticeships

5. Is more education worth it?
Generally, the more education you have the more money you earn
However, more education costs more money
Average costs of college in the U.S.:
Private - $30,393 per year
State (non-resident) - $20,568 per year
State (resident) - $13,424 per year

6. Education vs. Income $23,400 12.1% $936,000 $30,400 32.7% $1,216,000
Educational Attainment
U.S. Average Income
Percentage of Missouri
40 Year Income
Not High School Graduate
$23,400
12.1%
$936,000
High School Graduate
$30,400
32.7%
$1,216,000
Some College; No Degree
$36,800
21.9%
$1,472,000
Associate Degree
$38,200
5.1%
$1,528,000
Bachelor’s Degree
$52,200
14.0%
$2,088,000
Master’s Degree
$62,300
2.9%
$2,492,000
Doctorate Degree
$89,400
2.4%
$3,576,000
Professional Degree
$109,600
1.9%
$4,384,000

7. There is more to work than money…
Typically, a person will spend 36% of their life at work.
OVER 1/3 OF YOUR LIFE!!!
It is important to be doing something you enjoy!

8. Besides money, you should look for these things in a job…
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan Contributions
Life Insurance
Job “Perks” (company car, bonuses, etc.)

9. Career Project Research some career choices Career PowerPoint project
Occupations  Occupational Outlook Handbook
Complete Career Research Worksheet
Career PowerPoint project