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Career Exploration Unit. Career Vs. Job. What is the difference between a job and a career?. JOB. An employment position obtained mainly to earn money Example: grocery store bagger, lifeguard. CAREER.
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Career Vs. Job • What is the difference between a job and a career?
JOB • An employment position obtained mainly to earn money • Example: grocery store bagger, lifeguard
CAREER • A commitment to a profession which requires continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth • Example: Educator, Doctor, Designer, etc.
A Career…. • ….Requires: • Planning • Education • Preparation • You may have to make sacrifices to achieve your goal. A career is a serious commitment.
Question For You! • Can a JOB become a CAREER?
Education Level • Each level of education takes a different amount of time to complete • Professional degrees take the longest amount of time and varies depending on the profession. • Doctorate degrees 4-6 years beyond undergraduate degrees in college. • Masters degree – 2 years beyond undergraduate degrees in college. • Bachelors degree – 4 years beyond high school. • Associates degree – 2 years beyond high school.
Applying for a Job or Career Look for Job Openings
Consider THIS “To be happy in your work life, you must be able to work as if you don’t have to” - Dr. Alfred Mukakis
POVERTY LEVEL & YOU • Poverty is defined as the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions.[1] According to the U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday September 13th, 2011, the nation's poverty rate rose to 15.1% (46.2 million) in 2010,[2] up from 14.3% (approximately 43.6 million) in 2009 and to its highest level since 1993. In 2008, 13.2% (39.8 million) Americans lived in relative poverty.[3] In 2000, the poverty rate for individuals was 12.2% and for families was 9.3%.[4] • The government's definition of poverty is based on total income received. For example, the poverty level for 2011 was set at $22,350 (total yearly income) for a family of four.[5] Most Americans (58.5%) will spend at least one year below the poverty line at some point between ages 25 and 75.[6] There remains some controversy over whether the official poverty threshold over- or understates poverty.
2011 Poverty Guidelines 1 person = $10,890 For each additional 2 people = $14,710 person, add 3 people = $18,530 $3,820 4 people = $22,350 5 people = $26,170 6 people = $29,990 7 people = $33,810
YEARLY SALARIES Minimum Wage = $15,080 High School Grad = $32,552 Bachelor’s Degree = $53,976 Master’s Degree = $66,144 Doctorate Degree = $80,600
LIFETIME EARNINGS Minimum Wage = $603,200 High School Grad = $1,302,080 Bachelor’s Degree = $2,159,040 OR +$856,960 over HS grad Master’s Degree = $2,845,760 OR + $1,543,680 over HS grad Doctorate Degree = $3,224,000 OR + $1,921,920 over HS grad
How Detectives Work ORHow to Find a Job • talk to informants (people) • visit places where events took place (where there are potential jobs) • ask questions (ask if they are hiring) • use computers to track down information (search on-line for potential jobs)
Potential Employers • Businesses keep files of applications to use when they have job openings • Some do not advertise; stop in and inquire and fill out an application • Be specific; apply for jobs related to your chosen career if possible • Look at ads in all media, including on-line
Contacts – USE THEM! • A member of your network, such as a relative, friend, member of a group to which you belong, or a former work associate. • Can provide you with inside information on job openings
Referral – VERY HELPFUL • A recommendation of a person for a job given to an employer by someone the employer knows. • Referrals or “networking” is an increasingly important part of business, and the percentage of jobs landed through referrals increases further along in one’s career.
Employment Agencies • Government or private organizations that help job seekers find a job for which they are qualified. • Also help employers locate the best applicants for job openings.
Job hunters (Head Hunters) • A type of employment agency that seeks out high qualified people to fill important positions for an employer.
Private employment agencies • May or may not charge a fee for their services. • May charge fees to applicants, employers, or both. • Compare prices before you sign with one.
Public Employment Agencies • Do not charge fees • Provide government job-training and/or job opportunities
Temporary Agencies • Provide part- or full- time temporary job placement. • Allow you to sample many types of jobs and often leads to full-time employment.
Jobs On-line • These sites will search for job openings in your field across the country and even globally. • You can post your resume on these sites. • Companies will also post job openings. • Some companies list their job openings on their own web sites.
Name 3 ways you can find a job opening? • Friend/Family also known as a contact • Ad in newspaper • Ad online • Ad posted at business • Inquire at the business • Employment agency
