Job vs. CareerJob vs. Career

JobJob

CareerCareer

Derived DemandDerived Demand

Why are there any jobs at all?Why are there any jobs at all?

Why do people work?Why do people work?

To meet their:To meet their:• • •

To gain a sense of:To gain a sense of:•

Factors Affecting Career ChoiceFactors Affecting Career Choice

Several things affect how we choose our careerSeveral things affect how we choose our career

What are some areas that may affect how a What are some areas that may affect how a person chooses their career?person chooses their career?

What are some of your personal factors you What are some of your personal factors you would consider when choosing your career?would consider when choosing your career?

Career PlanningCareer Planning

There are Steps to follow when trying to plan There are Steps to follow when trying to plan your career path your career path • •

Why are the following two items significant in Why are the following two items significant in career planning?career planning?• The Importance of GoalsThe Importance of Goals• Making the Right ChoicesMaking the Right Choices

Sources of Job Opportunity Info.Sources of Job Opportunity Info.

Where can you find job openings, Where can you find job openings, information, etc? information, etc?

BooksBooks websiteswebsites officesoffices other sources other sources

Types of unemploymentTypes of unemployment

Is unemployment always bad?Is unemployment always bad?

• SeasonalSeasonal

• StructuralStructural

• CyclicalCyclical

• frictionalfrictional

Job Search TechniquesJob Search Techniques

What four techniques will help you What four techniques will help you through the job searching process?through the job searching process?

The ResumeThe Resume

General GuidelinesGeneral Guidelines• Keep your resume to one page.Keep your resume to one page.• Include all information pertinent to the job.Include all information pertinent to the job.• Use good quality 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper.Use good quality 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper.• Resume should be attractive and easy to read.Resume should be attractive and easy to read.• Proofread carefully.Proofread carefully.

Parts of the resume--see page 56 for Parts of the resume--see page 56 for example.example.

The Cover LetterThe Cover Letter

What’s in the letter? What’s in the letter? What is its purpose?What is its purpose? When do you send it?When do you send it? Whom do you send it to?Whom do you send it to?

Letter of ReferenceLetter of Reference

What is it?What is it?

Who should write one for you?Who should write one for you?

The Application FormThe Application Form

Print neatly using black or blue penPrint neatly using black or blue pen Fill in all of the blanks. (N/A when Fill in all of the blanks. (N/A when

appropriate)appropriate) Be truthful and do not abbreviate.Be truthful and do not abbreviate. Bring with you all required information.Bring with you all required information.

The Job InterviewThe Job Interview

Prepare for the interview.Prepare for the interview. Make a good first impression.Make a good first impression.• Arrive on time.Arrive on time.• Dress appropriately.Dress appropriately.• Go alone.Go alone.• Be prepared.Be prepared.• Appear poised and self-confident.Appear poised and self-confident.• Be courteous.Be courteous.

The Job InterviewThe Job Interview

Think before you answer each question.Think before you answer each question. Emphasize your strong points.Emphasize your strong points. Be enthusiastic and interested in the Be enthusiastic and interested in the

company and the job.company and the job.

The Thank-you LetterThe Thank-you Letter

Follow-up is essential!Follow-up is essential! What is it?What is it? Why write a thank-you letter?Why write a thank-you letter? Other ways to follow up?Other ways to follow up?

Understanding & Preparing Work FormsUnderstanding & Preparing Work Forms

W-4—Employee’s Withholding W-4—Employee’s Withholding

Allowance CertificateAllowance Certificate

Work Permit ApplicationWork Permit Application

Form W-2—Wage and Tax StatementForm W-2—Wage and Tax Statement

Employment LawsEmployment Laws

What 6 things did the social security act of 1935 What 6 things did the social security act of 1935 cover?cover?

Social Security Act of 1935Social Security Act of 1935• • • • • •

What is going on today with our social security What is going on today with our social security system in the US?system in the US?

Other LegislationOther Legislation

What did the Fair Labor Standards Act What did the Fair Labor Standards Act provide for workers?provide for workers?• •

What is Workers’ Compensation?What is Workers’ Compensation?

Who pays it?Who pays it?

Other LegislationOther Legislation

Briefly define the following:Briefly define the following:

Family & Medical Leave Act-1993Family & Medical Leave Act-1993

Equal Pay ActEqual Pay Act

Civil Rights Act of 1964Civil Rights Act of 1964

Age Discrimination in Employment ActAge Discrimination in Employment Act

Americans with Disabilities ActAmericans with Disabilities Act

Paycheck TermsPaycheck Terms

Gross PayGross Pay Net PayNet Pay DeductionsDeductions Hourly WagesHourly Wages OvertimeOvertime Monthly SalaryMonthly Salary Annual SalaryAnnual Salary

How do I calculate my check?How do I calculate my check?

Gross Pay= Rate * HoursGross Pay= Rate * Hours

Net Pay= Gross-DeductionsNet Pay= Gross-Deductions

OT happens when?OT happens when?

How do I calculate OT?How do I calculate OT?

Benefits and IncentivesBenefits and Incentives

Benefits are anything extra your employer Benefits are anything extra your employer gives you above & Beyond your paygives you above & Beyond your pay

What are some benefits you can get with a What are some benefits you can get with a job?job?

Why is it important to know the benefits of a Why is it important to know the benefits of a job beforehand?job beforehand?

What are some things that are not What are some things that are not categorized as benefits? categorized as benefits?

Trends in the WorkplaceTrends in the Workplace

Several trends are occurring in the workplace Several trends are occurring in the workplace to try and help make things more convenient to try and help make things more convenient for the employee & to create better working for the employee & to create better working conditionsconditions

What are some things your employer can What are some things your employer can do to make your job better?do to make your job better?

What are some things your employer can What are some things your employer can do for your family? do for your family?

Labor Unions/Professional OrganizationsLabor Unions/Professional Organizations

What is a union?What is a union?

How did they begin?How did they begin?

What are the different types of unions?What are the different types of unions?

What services or protections can a union What services or protections can a union provide you with?provide you with?