Chapter Two

Unit ObjectivesUnit Objectives

•To evaluate factors that influence employment opportunities

•To apply effective strategies to obtain employment

•To understand the legal issues when looking for employment

•To analyze methods that will help you grow and develop your career

Job – work you do just to make money

Career – is a commitment to work in a field that you find interesting and fulfillingRequires lifelong trainingWill affect your lifestyleWill affect your “standard of living” – a measure

of quality of life based on the amount of goods and services people can buy.

What do you do best? Aptitudes – your natural abilities

What do you enjoy? Interest Inventories – test that help you identify the activities you enjoy.

***Guidance counselors may help point you in the right direction!

Social Trends:Demographic trends: ways people change

over time – these changes affect your career opportunities.More working parentsMore leisure timeMore elderly living longerGreater demand for career changes

Economic Factors:Poor economy will affect job opportunities

Trends in Industry & TechnologyComputer/telecommunicationsHeath careBusiness ServicesSocial servicesManagementEducationFinancial Services

Part time jobVolunteer workInternships – receive training by working

with people who are experiences in a field. School clubs – FBLA!

InternshipJob ShadowingVolunteerSchool Activities

Where to find out more?InternetGuidance counselorsJob Fairs/Employment Agencies

Resume - one page summary or your education, training, experience and qualifications. (pg 47)

Chronological – yearly order of education, work and other related information

Skills – highlights skills & abilities by category

Cover Letter: page48 – personal letter you present with a resume

Always write in blue or black inkWrite neatly – printWrite “N/A” in any blank area which an

answer is not required and does not apply to you.

Page 54 in your book

Understand the full package!

Pension Plan - retirement plan funded by employer to some degree

401k - popular pension plan - employer may match what you contribute

Profit-sharing - company makes annual contribution to your retirement

Legal rights -

Discrimination - Age, race, gender, color, mental or physical disabilities

Must pay minimum wage (7.25 in NH)Must pay unemployment insurance, Social Security

and workers compensation