Careers

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Careers
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Job vs. Career

• What is the difference between a job and a
  career?
• Job a relatively short-term work that pays the
  bills
• Career usually a long-term chosen profession or
  occupation that provides an income.

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Employers want employees who

• Basic read, write, do simple math, listen well
  and speak clearly
• Thinking create new ideas, solve problems,
  organize information
• Personal goal driven, sociable, honest
• Resource Mgt makes good use of time, money, and
  materials
• Interpersonal team player, negotiates
• Information solid computer skills
• Technology operates equipment necessary for job

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Whats next after high school?

• Work force
• Community College
• 4 year University
• Military
• Trade School
• Apprenticeships

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Is more education worth it?

• Generally, the more education you have the more
  money you earn
• However, more education costs more money
• Average costs of college
• Private - 24,946 per year
• State (non-resident) - 16,848 per year
• State (resident) - 11,338 per year

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Education vs. Income
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There is more to work than money

• Typically, a person will spend 36 of their life
  at work.
• OVER 1/3 OF YOUR LIFE!!!
• It is important to be doing something you enjoy!

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Besides money, you should look for these things
in a job

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Job Perks (company car, bonuses, etc.)