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Career Research
Family Economics and Financial Education
Take Charge of Your Finances
Why is it important to plan?
• Time at work−8 hours a day−5 days a week−50 weeks a year−2,000 hours a year−Average career span- 43 years (22 yrs-
65 yrs)−86,000 hours on the job−You better like what you do!!!
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© Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Career Development Unit – Career ResearchFunded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Career vs. Job
• What is the difference between a job and
a career?
• Career−A commitment to a profession which requires
continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth
−Example: Educator
• Job−An employment position obtained mainly to
earn money −Example: Receptionist
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© Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Career Development Unit – Career ResearchFunded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Job Opportunities
• Pick a career path with job
opportunities in the future
• Three main factors influencing
future job opportunities1. Population2. Labor force3. Demand for goods and services
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Factors
• Population affects the size of the
labor force, which affects the
quantity of goods produced
• Demand for goods and services
determines employment within
industries.
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Education Matters
$61,000 $48,900$36,800$29,550$21,300
careercareer
job, careerjobjob
Masters
Degree
Bachelors
Degree
Associate Degree/tech
training
High schoolNo high school
U.S. Average
Income (2008)
Type of
Work
Education
Level
• Which education level has the opportunity to earn the highest income?
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High School Drop out
© Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Career Development Unit – Career ResearchFunded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
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© Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Career Development Unit – Career ResearchFunded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
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© Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Career Development Unit – Career ResearchFunded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona
Researching a Career
• Questions that you should ask:−Are there opportunities for
advancement?−What are the educational
requirements?−Does it pay enough?−What are the working conditions?
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Brain Storm
• Write down three careers that you
are interested in
• Talk with your neighbor about the
pro’s and con’s of the professions
• Choose one profession to research
today.
© Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Career Development Unit – Career ResearchFunded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona