The Path
STEM
science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Ex) financial analyst, engineer
(Creators): creative, original, independent, chaotic
Artistic
Name 3 utility bills commonly found in the household
Internet, TV (cable), phone (cell or landline), heat, hot water, gas, electric,
What is the degree that is awarded to those who complete high school?
High School Diploma
6-10am; 4-8pm
Rush Hour
Military
the armed forces of a country. Ex: air traffic controller, officer
(Helpers) cooperative, supporting, helping, healing/nurturing
Social
What is an internship?
Allows the student to observe and participate in activities related to a career field; supervised by school personnel and related to the student's career choice (paid or unpaid)
4 year/postsecondary degree in which you complete 120 credits at a college or university.
Bachelor's Degree - here's more info: This is the standard degree in which people enter the professional field
How should you conduct yourself on an interview?
Answers vary: firm handshake, eye contact, approriate dress, ask questions that are not found online, thank you follow up, turn off cell phone, etc.
Arts
Careers in this pathway are related to humanities and performing, visual, literary, and media arts. ex) fashion designer, photographer
(Do-ers): practical, physical, hands-on, tool-oriented
Realistic
What is the difference between salary and hourly wage?
How the person is paid. HOURLY = paid a wage by the hour and are entitled to overtime pay if work over 40hrs/week. Entitled to benefits if work 30+ hrs/wk. SALARY = annual compensation with no overtime pay. Typically offer more benefits.
This degree is the first level of graduate study. You must already hold a Bachelor's Degree to apply for this level.
Master's Degree
Colleague
A person you work with in a professional setting
Medical
job related to science, medicine, and people. ex) doctor, nurse, pharmacy technician
(Organizers): detail-oriented, organizing, clerical
Conventional
What is the difference between a career and a job?
JOB = simply do tasks to earn money. Less likely to use in a network for a career since there are fewer networking opportunities. CAREER = series of related jobs and experiences that fuels your professional life for years, if not your entire life. The pursuit of a lifelong ambition or the general course of progression towards lifelong goals.
This is a two-year post secondary degree that is a quicker, less expensive route to a career. Some occupations require "some college", which this degree fulfills
Associate's Degree
Which are careers and which are jobs?
babysitting, social work, salesman, waitress, zoologist
Social Science
relating to the study of human society and social relationships. ex) urban/regional planner, archeologist, therapist
(Thinkers): analytical, intellectual, scientific, explorative
Investigative
What are benefits and name two examples.
Perks offered to employees in addition to salary. Medical/health, dental, and disability insurance, maternity leave, retirement benefits, vacation, paid time off
This is the combination of school and a paid job in a highly skilled area. Someone who is new to the field (the apprentice) learns the skills needed for the job. Apprentices are trained by master craftsmen, who are experts in their field. Ex: physical therapy aide, machinist
Apprenticeship
What would you do if you had a conflict with someone you work with?
Answers vary: calm down and speak when appropriate, get support from someone outside of work, speak to a trusted colleague (don't gossip), etc.