1. Marisa Gray

2. 
 “Career”- the category or field of work an individual chooses
 People work to: Pay for needs, Pay for wants, Send kids to
college, and Retire
 Typical person works for 30-40 years
 Do BEFORE selecting a career: Explore different career
categories, Determine the available jobs, Find out how much
education, training, and skills are needed, Estimate amount of
earned money
 You need to know how much money you will earn so you
know you have enough money to pay for what you need
Job Basics

3. 
 “Employee Benefits”- Benefits provided by an employer to
their full time employees
 Paid In Cash Benefits: Recognized holidays, Approved vacation
days, Sick days, Bonuses, Profit Sharing
 Not Paid In Cash Benefits: Health plan, Dental plan, Insurance,
Pension plan, 401(k) Retirement
 157.5 Million people in the work force in 2010
 Number of women is expected to increase faster than number
of men
Basics Cont’d

4. 
 Time spent in school is important because it will provide basic
fundamental education and skills for future careers
 Know your career goals! (Goals you wish to accomplish as a
result of working)
 Career Paths: Spiral, Linear, Transitory, Expert
 Spiral: moves to another job within category with a higher level
of competence
 Linear: Accepts jobs with higher responsibility and authority in
category
Career Exploration

5. 
 Transitory: Regularly moves to a totally unrelated job in
different category
 Expert: Specializes in one job over entire working life
 Education is extremely important. It increases your ability to
successfully move to higher levels of responsibility and
authority
 5 Common Job Skills: Problem Solving, Technical, People,
Money & Business
 Job Skills: the skills necessary to successfully perform a specific
job
Exploration Cont’d

6. 
 “The difference between a job and a career is the difference
between 40 and 60 hours a week.” ~Robert Frost
 Begin job search 3-6 months before you are ready to start
working
 Start networking as soon as you select a career
 Networking: a group of family, friends, and acquaintances that
help you search for a job
 You should always leave a job in a professional manner
Applying for a Job

7. 
 Job Interview: a formal interview with a potential employer
 Be ready to answer questions during an interview
 Make sure you have your own questions to ask as well
 After each interview, send a short letter or email to thank the
interviewer
 First Impressions are made in the first 20-30 seconds of an
interview
Applying Cont’d

8. 
Be Ready to Answer:
 What are your strongest traits?
 Do you have any weaknesses?
 What is your ideal job situation?
 What does success mean to you?
 Why should I hire you?
Possible Interview
Questions

9. 
Be Prepared to Ask:
 Where do you see this company in 3-10 years?
 What advancement opportunities will be available to me?
 In what ways will I be most productive at this company?
 Can you describe an ideal employee?
 What are the career paths in this company?
Questions Cont’d

10. 
Women
WEAR:
 Business Suit
 Skirts
 Blouses
DON’T WEAR:
 Jeans
 Sandals
 Miniskirts
Interview Dress

11. 
Men
WEAR:
 Suit
 Tie
 Matching Belt
DON’T WEAR:
 Cologne/ Aftershave
 Bright Colors
 Wild Print
Dress Cont’d

12. 
 Purpose: “Present, and effectively sell, your most relevant and
positive credentials for employment”
 Cover Letter: A formal letter that accompanies a resume
 Purpose: “Invite the hiring manager to read your resume and
tell him or her why you are the best person for the job”
 Follow-Up Letter: A thank-you letter
 Purpose: “To reiterate your interest in the job”
Resumes

13. 
 TimeMaps
 http://www.career.vt.edu/interviewing/askquestions.html
 http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-664-Getting-
Hired-The-Best-Questions-to-Ask-in-the-Interview/
 http://www.ehow.com/how_1373_dress-job-interview.html
 http://www.ehow.com/how_1372_dress-job-interview.html
 http://www.career.vt.edu/jobsearc/resumes/purpose.htm
 http://www.coverletters101.com/purpose.php
 http://www.resume-resource.com/followup.html
References