1. The Office Procedures and Technology
Chapter 13
Planning and Advancing Your Career
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2. Thinking About Careers
Planning with a career goal established
Planning without a career goal
Career goals: desired achievements related to work such as jobs, education, or work experience
Key Term
Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

3. Exploring Job Opportunities
School placement and counseling services
The World Wide Web
Newspapers
Employment agencies
Government announcements
Personal inquiry
Job board: Web site that provides job listings and allows persons seeking employment to post resumes
Key Term
Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

4. Resume Presents job qualifications Job interest Education
Work experience
References
Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

5. Letter of Application Introduces you to an employer
States the position for which you are applying
Describes your job qualifications
Requests an interview
Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

6. Interviewing Anticipate questions and prepare answers
Complete an application form
Participate attentively
Send a thank-you letter
During an interview, make eye contact with the interviewer frequently
Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

7. Job Search Diary Lists activities and contacts related to a job search
Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

8. Focus On … Online Job Search and Resume
Job boards and company Web sites have job postings
Job scouts can aid in the search process
Applicants may apply online for many jobs
A job seeker’s resume can be posted and scanned or searched by many employers
Topic 13-1 An Effective Job Search

9. Job Orientation An initial introduction to a company and a job
Goals of the organization
Organization chart and key personnel
Employment forms
Benefits
Company policies
Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

10. Form W-4
Provides data the employer needs to withhold federal taxes from the employee’s pay
Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

11. Learning on the Job Training may be part of job orientation
Training may be conducted by coworkers
References may provide additional information
Employee handbook
Events calendar
Organization chart
Annual report
Employee handbook: printed or online manual containing company policies and procedures
Key Term
Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

12. Performance Review Evaluation of an employee’s work
Conducted periodically, usually at least once a year
May affect promotions, raises, or disciplinary actions
Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

13. Factors Considered
Several factors are considered in a performance review
Job knowledge and skills
Quality and quantity of work
Adherence to deadlines
Accomplishment of goals
Teamwork, judgment, and flexibility
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14. Evaluation Methods Checklist Ranking Forced distribution
Self-evaluation
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15. Continuous Improvement
Simplify or eliminate steps in doing tasks
Follow an organized approach
Consider the overall scope of the project
Keep only information that has future value
Document procedures for later reference
Prioritize tasks and complete them in order of importance
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16. Promotional Possibilities
At your current company
In other organizations
Review your company’s job openings to learn about promotional opportunities
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17. Professional Associations
Provide information and training related to various careers
Publish magazines, newsletters, and Web sites with helpful information
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18. Educational Resources
Continuing education programs
Colleges or universities
Courses available on the Internet
Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

19. Changing Jobs Reasons for job termination Termination meeting
Severance pay
Resignation letter
Continuing benefits
Downsize: reduce, as in decreasing the number of workers in a company
Key Term
Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond

20. Job Portfolio Contains items related to your job qualifications Resume
Letters of application and thank-you letters
Job search diary
Copies of awards and honors
Diplomas, certificates, and transcripts
Work history
Topic 13-2 The First Job and Beyond