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Unit 5: Career Development

Unit 5: Career Development. Employment and Career Development. Obtaining Employment Experience: Part-time work Volunteer work Internships – a position in which a person receives training by working with experienced people in a field

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Unit 5: Career Development

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  1. Unit 5: Career Development

  2. Employment and Career Development • Obtaining Employment Experience: • Part-time work • Volunteer work • Internships – a position in which a person receives training by working with experienced people in a field • Cooperative education – enhance classroom learning with part-time work related to major or interest • Class projects • After-school activities or organizations

  3. Career Information Sources • Libraries • Occupational Outlook Handbook • Mass Media • The Internet • School guidance offices • Community Organizations • Professional Organizations

  4. Career Information Sources (cont) • Contacts • Networking – a way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice • Informational interview- a meeting with someone in your area of interest who can provide you with information about the career or company you are considering

  5. Identifying Job Opportunities • Job Advertisements • Newspapers classified ads • Internet • Job Fairs • Employment Agencies • Be creative—visit, call or network

  6. Applying for a Job • Resume – a one or two-page summary of your education, training, experience and qualifications • Cover letter – personal letter that you present with your resume. Why you are interested in a position • Interview – formal meeting with your potential employer which allows you to express why you think you are the best person for the job • Prepare • Learn about the company • Follow-up with a thank you

  7. Considering a Job Offer • The work environment • Salary • Employee benefits • Cafeteria-style employee benefits – allow workers to choose the benefits that best meet their personal needs. • Pension plan-a retirement plan that is funded at least in part by an employer • 401K • Comparing Benefits: • Tax-exempt – a benefit that is not taxable • Tax-deferred – you must pay income tax sometime in the future—most likely after you retire.

  8. Your Rights as an Employee • An employer cannot discriminate for any reason related to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin or disabilities (mental or physical) • An employer must pay the minimum wage set by the government and overtime except in special cases. • An employer cannot refuse to hire a woman or terminate her employment because of pregnancy. • An employer must pay for unemployment insurance, contribute to social security and provide workers’ compensation.

  9. Long-Term Career Development • Improve skills • Get along with others • Remain flexible and open • Have good work habits • Have goals and good time-management • Be creative • Be willing to learn new things

  10. Long-Term Career Development (cont) • Take advantage of any training opportunities • Find a MENTOR – an experienced employee who serves a teacher or counselor to a less-experienced person • Change careers or jobs as needed

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