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Chapter 2

Chapter 2. Finances and Career Planning (Part 2). Types of Employment Experience. Part-Time Work Camp counselor, cashier, other “temp” jobs Volunteer Work Animal shelters, hospitals, Habitat for Humanity Internships and Cooperative Education

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Chapter 2

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  1. Chapter 2 Finances and Career Planning (Part 2)

  2. Types of Employment Experience • Part-Time Work • Camp counselor, cashier, other “temp” jobs • Volunteer Work • Animal shelters, hospitals, Habitat for Humanity • Internships and Cooperative Education • Internship- a position in which a person receives training by working with people who are experienced in a particular field • Cooperative Education- program that allows students to enhance classroom learning with part-time work related to their majors and interests (just like Senior Option) • Class Projects or After- School Activities

  3. Career Information Sources • Libraries • Mass Media (Ex.- newspapers) • Internet • Guidance office • Professional Organizations • Contacts (Family, friends, teachers, etc.) • Networking- a way of making or using contacts to get job information and advice

  4. Factors when Considering a Job Offer • Work Environment • Pace and pressure will vary. • Ask how the company measures the quality of employee’s work? • Salary • Beginning salary depends on education and experience, size of the company, and the average salary for that job • Take the suggestions of a supervisor in order to improve • Meeting (or exceeding) your supervisor’s expectations can bring the reward of a raise

  5. Factors when Considering a Job Offer (continued) • Employee Benefits • Health Care- different plans for single employees, married employees, or employee with children • Pension Plan- a retirement plan that is funded at least in part by an employer • Some plans provide you with a fixed amount of money at retirement • With a profit-sharing plan, a business makes an annual contribution to a retirement fund each year. This money builds up until you reach retirement. • A 401(k) is when you set aside a portion of your salary from each paycheck in a 401(k) fund. Your employer may match a percentage of your contribution.

  6. Your Rights as an Employee • You have certain legal rights during the hiring process: • An employer cannot refuse to hire a woman or terminate her employment because she is pregnant • An employer cannot discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, marital status, nationality, or sexual orientation • Employees must be paid at least minimum wage. • An employer must pay for unemployment insurance, contribute to Social Security, and provide for workers’ compensation if you are hurt on the job

  7. Long-Term Career Development • Guidelines for career success: • Improve communication skills • Get along with coworkers • Remain flexible and open to ideas • Develop good work habits • Manage time effectively • Be ready to take action when problems arise • Be creative in solving your own problems • Be willing to learn new techniques and technologies • Find a mentor- an experiences employee who severs as a teacher and counselor for a less-experiences employee

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