Chapter 2Finances and Career Planning (Part 2)

Types of Employment Experience1. Part-Time Work

2. Volunteer Work

3. Internships and Cooperative Education Internship-

Cooperative Education-

Class Projects or After- School Activities

Career Information Sources1.2.3.4.5.6.7.

Factors when Considering a Job Offer1. Work Environment

2. Salary Beginning salary depends on

Take the suggestions of a ___________in order to improve Meeting (or exceeding) your supervisor’s _____________

can bring the reward of a raise

Factors when Considering a Job Offer (continued)3. Employee Benefits

a) Health Care-

b) Pension Plan-

c) Some plans provide you with a fixed amount of money at retirement

With a profit-sharing plan,

A 401(k) is when you

Your Rights as an Employee You have certain legal rights during the hiring

process: An employer cannot refuse to hire a woman or

terminate her employment because she is pregnant An employer cannot discriminate based on age,

race, religion, gender, marital status, nationality, or sexual orientation

Employees must be paid at least minimum wage. An employer must pay for unemployment

insurance, contribute to Social Security, and provide for workers’ compensation if you are hurt on the job

Long-Term Career Development Guidelines for career success:

Improve communication skills Get along with coworkers Remain flexible and open to ideas Develop good work habits Manage time effectively Be ready to take action when problems arise Be creative in solving your own problems Be willing to learn new techniques and

technologies Find a mentor- an experiences employee who

severs as a teacher and counselor for a less-experiences employee