Career Choice Factors
What is the difference between Jobs and Careers?
Jobs are short term, and careers are long term.
What is an example of a technical skill?
Welding/Computer Programing/Accounting
How many paragraphs are in a Cover Letter?
3 Paragraphs
Why should you consider the company workplace environment before accepting a job?
So you can make sure you will enjoy working there and with the other employee before you accept the job.
What government agency is responsible for enforcing labor laws?
Department of Labor
Why should you consider your values when looking for a career?
So you can find a job that aligns with your beliefs, and values that are important to you.
Where are two places that you could look for a job/career?
Linked In, Indeed, Career Fairs, Advertisements
What are two things you need to list on your Resume?
Personal Information, Career Objective, Education, Qualifications, Skills, References.
Why is it important to find a career that allows for promotions or career advancement?
So you can continuously advance in your job while also making more money.
Where can you get a workers permit?
Department of Labor, or your school.
Why is it important to take time to analyze the lifestyle that you want to live before applying for a career?
So you can figure out how much money you need to make in order to live the lifestyle that you want to live.
Why is it important to conduct a Self-Assessment before looking for a career?
So you can figure out what types of jobs interest you, or what types of jobs you would be good at.
Why is it important to send a Thank You Letter, and a Follow Up letter after an interview?
To show that employer that you are serious about the job, and that you are professional.
Explain what a Cafeteria Style Benefits plan is.
Its a benefits plan that allows employees to pick and choose what benefits they want.
What is one act that we learned about that was put into place to combat workplace discrimination?
Equal Pay Act
Civil Rights Act
Age Discrimination Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Why should you consider your personality type before choosing a career?
You want to choose a career setting that aligns with your personality. You want to make sure you will fit in with the people you will be working with.
Why is it so important to Network?
Networking can lead to jobs that are not posted online, but only through word of mouth.
What is a benefit of working a part time job, or volunteering?
You can gain good experience that you might not get through a normal full time job.
What is a positive and negative feature of employment?
Positive: Salary, Benefits, and Promotions.
Negative: Employee Expenses, Work Characteristics.
What does the FMLA or Family and Medical Leave Act do for employees?
What does Aptitude mean?
Natural/physical/mental abilities that you are born with.
How can economic factors like low demand of goods impact career opportunities?
Low demand of goods can lead to less jobs, because less goods sold equals businesses laying off workers to save profits.
What is the purpose of an employment application?
To apply for a job, as well as it allows the company to get to know a little more about you and if you are a good fit for the job?
Why is it important to have a Career Mentor?
So you can have someone to guide you along your way in your career, and they can help you learn from their experiences.
What does it mean to have Competent Work?
Competent work refers to having high quality work that employers can use and that is marketable.