Directly Entering the Workforce

Brainstorm

What types of jobs are available to you NOW?

When you turn 18?

Definition

Jobs that require no additional formal education

Generally pay less than jobs with degrees or certificates

Jobs with No Additional Education

Customer service representative

Firefighter [$45,145]

Interpreter/Translator

Line Installer & Repairer [$46,759]

Manicurist/Pedicurist [may need license]

Office Clerk

Postal Service Mail Carrier [$49,500]

Restaurant Cook

Retail Salesperson

Truck Drivers [need CDL]

Jobs with Some Additional Training/Ed.

Automotive Service Tech – vocational certificate

Accounting clerk – some coursework

Carpenter – 3-4 years on-the-job training; classroom instruction

Dental assistant - ~1year program

Electrician – apprenticeship

Medical Assistant – 1-2 year programs

Elevator Installation & Repair - apprenticeship

What You’ll Need

Resume Education Skills Experience

Interview Skills Eye contact & mannerisms Appropriate dress for the job Speech – speak clearly, politely, respectfully

My First Job Assignment

If you have or had a job – complete “My First Job” on Edmodo

If you are seeking a job – complete “Getting My First Job” on Edmodo

Miss G’s First Job

Hostess at a diner

I was 16

Worked ~6 months

Two days a week

$6.15/hr x 8 hours = $49.20 per week

Miss G’s High School Job

Sandwich Artist Shift Manager

Trained employees

Prepped food

Made awesome sandwiches There is a formula for each

Supervised employees

Completed daily sales paperwork

Solved customer complaints

Worked for 5 years on/off for college

Up to 60 hours/week

$9/hr x 60 = $540

Saved almost all money Spent on my study abroad Bought car Still have some for my house