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By: Mallory Harkins

Careers. By: Mallory Harkins. JOB BASICS KEY POINTS. Work force is someone 16 + who has a job or who is actively looking for one People spend a lot of time preparing to enter the work force A typical person will spend 30-40 years working People work to earn money for basic necessities.

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By: Mallory Harkins

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  1. Careers By: Mallory Harkins

  2. JOB BASICSKEY POINTS • Work force is someone 16 + who has a job or who is actively looking for one • People spend a lot of time preparing to enter the work force • A typical person will spend 30-40 years working • People work to earn money for basic necessities

  3. Job basics key points(continued) • The normal retirement age is an age at which you can receive all social security benefits • Studies show in 2020 the 55-64 class workers will work more than the 16-24 class workers • Total compensation = basic pay + additional pay • Statistics show an individual who completes a bachelor degree earns double in their lifetime as the individual doesn’t complete high school

  4. Career explorationkey points • Define your career goals before selecting a career category • Time spent in school prepares you for your career choice • Each person is unique and their goals should reflect what they want to do • Some common career goals are: become a millionaire, become a CEO, earn lasting money and many more

  5. Career explorationskey points(continued) • The more education one gets the higher the job placement and the more money • School is extremely important, it increases an individual’s ability to move to higher management positions • Many people say money isn’t important until they find how hard it is to pay for basic necessities • Your career should be suitable to your goals and enjoyable

  6. Applying for a jobkey points • It takes lots of time and effort to determine your career goals • There are many ways to find a job from a newspaper add to a college center • The hidden job market is the number of jobs that have not been advertised • Some common places to search for jobs are the internet and the unemployment office

  7. Applying for a jobkey points(continued) • Networking is the development of the people you know who can help you in the job search • You should start networking as soon as you’ve collected a career • Networking can help you by using the people as references on your resume • A resume is a formal document that provides your interviewer with your personal information

  8. Interviewer questionsPreparing for interview • What are your strongest traits? • Where do you see yourself in 5 years? • What are some of your strongest qualities? • What are some of your weaknesses? • How much job experience do you have? • Review questions • Know information • Have a good resume • Dress appropriately • Speak clearly

  9. Appropriate dress(men) • Business suit with collar dress shirt, and necktie or • Sport coat, dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie or • Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie • Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn • Dress shoes and socks

  10. Appropriate dress(women) • Business suit with blouse or • Business pantsuit with blouse or • Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or • Business dress • Capris or gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn below the knee • Dress shoes

  11. Resume, cover letter, follow up letter • Resume – a document organized to give personal information about yourself • Cover letter – the page before the resume that shows your professionalism and skills • Follow up letter – a letter thanking the interviewer for their time

  12. References • Time maps software • REMTECH • 2001-2010

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