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Career and Financial Management. Career Expectations. Objectives. List factors to consider when choosing a career Discover personal career expectations and explore international job outlook Identify the relationship between education and wage. What Do You Need to Know?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Career and Financial ManagementCareer Expectations
Objectives List factors to consider when choosing a
career Discover personal career expectations
and explore international job outlook Identify the relationship between
education and wage
What Do You Need to Know?
What career questions remain unanswered?
Career CharacteristicsValues
Work Hours
Salary and Benefits
Tasks and Responsibilitie
s
Aptitudes and Abilities
Career Outlook
Work Environment
Education and Training
International Career Outlook
Values What do people working in a particular
career care about? A career’s values should match your own
Tasks and Responsibilities Determine what you will you be doing
each day What tasks will you perform each day? Is the job fast-paced? High pressure? How will your day be structured? Will I primarily use my brain or my body? What challenges are associated with my
job?
Work Environment What will your work environment be
like? Physical surroundings Social surroundings
Spend a large amount of time at work
40 hrs/wk
52 weeks
2080 hrs/yr
Work Hours Not all jobs are from 9 AM – 5 PM Are you at your best in the morning? At
night? Restaurant workers
Flextime Work four ten-hour days and have a three
day weekend Telecommute
Aptitudes and Abilities Identify aptitudes and abilities required
for the career Match your natural talents with career
requirements
Education and Training Different levels of education needed for
careers, even in the same field Two-year associate degree Four-year bachelor’s Technical license or certificate
Be aware of time, money, and effort required for various careers
Salary and Benefits How much money will you make?
Hourly rate, weekly salary, yearly salary What additional benefits will be offered?
Health insurance, paid vacation, holiday time, retirement plans, bonuses, discounts, etc.
Depends on field, position, and level of education
Career Outlook Know the future demand for work in
your career Growth or decline?
Options if career is in an area of decline1. Gain additional education and work
experience to be competitive2. Look for a similar or related career
Career Outlook
International Career Outlook More careers involve working
internationally Live in or travel to other countries for
work
If interested in international careers Research using the library and Internet Work on communications skills and
interpersonal skills
The Bottom LineCareer Characteristics Values Tasks and Responsibilities Work Environment Work Hours Aptitudes and Abilities Education and Training Salary and Benefits Career Outlook International Career Outlook
Why Finish High School? Half of students who do not finish high
school will not find work Of those who find work, their jobs are
usually temporary or part-time
Careers and Education Most jobs require postsecondary
education and training Length of education and training depends
on the career On average, paid more than those who do
not pursue postsecondary education
Education Training $$$
Postsecondary Education OptionsCertificateAssociate’s DegreeBachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeDoctoral DegreeProfessional Degree
Certificates Certificate of Completion
Develop a specific skill or trained in a specific career
Earned at technical/vocational schools and community colleges
Earned in 2 years or less
Associate’s Degree Associate’s Degree
Careers in technical or vocational fields Typically earned at community colleges Earned in 2 years or less Credits can count toward a bachelor’s
degree
Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree (undergraduate
degree) Take courses in core subjects and courses
related to major Earned at a college or university in 4-5
years Prepares students for a good career and
necessary for an advanced degree
Master’s Degree Master’s Degree
Can advance a career and is required for some professions
Earned at a graduate college Must take the Graduate Record Exam
(GRE) and complete undergraduate courses
Usually takes at least 2 years to complete
Doctoral and Professional Degrees Doctoral Degree
Follows the Master’s degree Minimum of 3 to 5 years to complete
Professional Degrees Graduate degrees in the fields of law,
business, and medicine
Education Pays
How Will You Pay? Postsecondary education and training is a
big investment Financial aid can help with education costs in
the form of: Scholarships Grants Loans Work-study programs
Being well informed about education costs and aid will help you make good decisions
The Bottom Line$ No diploma$$ High School Diploma
$$$ Certificate$$$$ Associate’s Degree$$$$$ Bachelor’s Degree
$$$$$$ Master’s Degree$$$$$$
$Doctoral Degree
$$$$$$$
Professional Degree