Jobs
Things that employers may offer you in addition to your wages; for example sick leave, holidays, paid vacation, parking space or monthly reimbursement for parking space area, mileage for travel, and tuition reimbursement
Benefits
A written list of short and long-term goals and the actions students can take to achieve their education and career goals
What is career development?
•A lifelong process that allows you to constantly set and achieve new goals
•Process that helps you identify and use accurate information about yourself and the skills and tools necessary for making informed decisions
What is an informational interview?
An informational interview is a meeting to learn about the real-life experience of someone working in a field or company that interests you. It's not a job interview, so it's important to keep focused on getting information, not a job offer.
What are two examples of employer's expectations?
Honesty, Dependability, Reliable,
A profession for which one trains; a job or series of job that you do during your working life
Career
A professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student's field of study or career interest
Internship
What are the three elements of the career development process?
Self Assessment "What am I?"
Career awareness and exploration "Where am I going?"
Career Decision making and planning "How will I get there?"
What are Sample Informational Interview questions?
Describe what you do every day
Is this the kind of work you planned to do?
Are you happy with your job?
If you could change anything about your job, what would you change?
Incentive for quality work
Incentive to keep good employees
New responsibilities or promotion
What is The total amount of your pay or wages before any deductions are taken out of your paycheck?
Gross Wages
Define Career
•May be composed of jobs you’ve held, titles, and work accomplishments.
•Includes learning about what you want, why you want it, and how it will make you feel.
the pursuit or general progression towards lifelong ambitions or goals. It includes jobs and positions you may hold and much more, depending on your perspective
What are the benefits of career development?
Better life/work balance
Greater Earnings
Increased Self Confidence
Higher Life satisfaction
What is the first thing you do when walking into the room for your interview?
Introduce yourself with confidence
How do you resign from a company?
Follow company policies, if available
Give at least two weeks notice
Use Courtesy
What is An ability, characteristic or experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or activity
Qualifications
Promotions happen only when...
You perform well in your current job
You are the best qualified
What could happen without career development?
More self doubt
Lack of direction
Never feel in control of live
Self Destructive behavior
How do you display confidence during an interview?
greet interviewer with a firm handshake and a smile, keep good eye contact, and keep a good posture
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety Health Agency
What is the person directly in charge of you at work called?
Supervisor
How do you ask for a raise or a promotion?
Pick a time that is convenient for the supervisor
State clear, concise reasons for the raise or promotion
Accept a reasonable compromise or action plan
An organization that helps people find jobs.
Employment Agency
If an interviewer ask you "tell me a little bit about yourself" what kind of information should you include in your response?
hobbies/interest, volunteering, and previous experiences
Who and when should you report an injury at work?
Supervisor immediately