1. Your Career:
Doing What Matters Most
Unit 1-a

2. Relationship of Career and Earning Power
Doing what I love
I need years to prepare
I want a family
I Want to Make Lots of Money
I want to be happy

3. Average years you will work
Men- 45 years
unmarried woman- 42 years
Married woman with no children- 33 years
Married woman with children years
Having a high school diploma qualifies you for about 5% of the current jobs available.
What you earn depends on what you learn. Get a good education

4. The Handshake
The handshake began in medieval times. Men would grasp each other’s exposed palm to show that they held no weapons.
Practice your handshake to make sure that you make a good first impression.
You do not get a second chance to make a good first impression.

5. The Handshake Standard American Greeting Firm Deep/Dry 2 shakes
Look the person in the eye
State your name

6. Occupational Values High Income - money that you make
Prestige - that people respect you and look up to you
Independence - give you freedom to make your own decisions
Helping others - put others before yourself
Security - fear of losing your job
Variety - different kinds of activities daily
Leadership - guiding others
Work in Main Field of Interest
Leisure - amount of time off work
Early Entry- enter field with little schooling or experience

7. Occupational Values
What is the most important factor in deciding your career?
At what age do you think a person should decide their career?
What careers are appealing to you?
What kind of salary do you prefer (hourly, commission/set)
What are your top occupational values?

8. Reasons Employees Are Rewarded
They add value with their ideas.
They learn new skills.
They help the business grow.
They take on additional responsibility.
Can you think of others?

9. The Opportunity Cost of Working
Take an evening shift job
Decide to stay in current position…
Going to college and starting work later on
Give up time with family and friends
Instead of relocating to take a better job
And getting a better- paying job as a result
Other Examples?

10. Information Management
Key Employee Skills
Thinking Skills
Basic Skills
Resource Management
Skills
Personal Skills
Interpersonal
Skills
Information Management
Skills
Systems
Skills
Technology Skills

11. Basic Skills
Able to read, write, perform basic math computations; listens well; speaks clearly

12. Personal Skills
Goal driven, positive self-image, sociable, realistic self-assessment, demonstrates honesty

13. Interpersonal Skills
Team player, able to teach and lead other employees with diverse backgrounds, meets customer expectations, negotiates well

14. Organizational Skills
Works well in an organization, can monitor & correct performance, suggests improvements to the organization

15. Thinking Skills
Creates new ideas, makes decisions, solves problems, organizes information, learns efficiently, can reason things out

16. Resource Management Skills
Makes good use of time, money, materials, and employee resources. Thinks of more efficient ways of doing things

17. Information Management Skills
Acquires, assimilates, and organizes information; has solid analytical and problem solving skills

18. Technology Skills
Solid skills in various electronic media, can operate various types of equipment with ease, can maintain and repair equipment

19. Career Pathway Explore careers in high school
Internships or part time jobs in related field
Receive formal education or training
Take first job
Get promoted/higher paying position
Go back to school to study more in chosen field
Take next job at higher pay
School at night
On the job training
Promotion
Take new, better job

20. Education and Experience

21. Ranking Order of Key Employee Skills1 5 9 10 6 2 7 12 11 8 4 13 3
Click Here to Find Out What Employers Want
Source: Job Outlook 2006, National Association of Colleges and Employers
7-G

22. Sources: The College Board, Annual Survey of Colleges; NCES, IPEDS
Average College Costs
Private Nonprofit 4-year
$30, 094 ($40,917 including room and board)
Increased 14% over the last 5 years
Public 4-year
$8, 893 per semester ($18,391 including room and board for the year)
Increased 27% over the last 5 years
Public 2-year
$3,264
Increased 26% over the last 5 years
Sources: The College Board, Annual Survey of Colleges; NCES, IPEDS

23. Typical Employee Benefits
Hospitalization, Medical, and Disability Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Accidental Death Insurance
Sick Leave
Paid Vacation Time and Holidays
Parental Leave
7-K-1

24. Typical Employee Benefits
Worker’s Compensation Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistance Programs
7-K-2

25. Factors that Can Affect Your Earning Potential
Promotions
Being Fired
Additional Training
Being Laid Off
Advanced Degrees
A New Job
Business Downturn
Relocation
Changing Careers
Business Upturn
Life-Changing Situations

26. Best and Worst Jobs
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