Cover Letter, Resume and References

Unit 8

Finding and Getting a Job

8.1 Utilize job-search strategies

No matter who you are or what you are interested in, you

will, at some point in your life, need to find a job.

■We all need jobs so we can receive the income we
need to live.

■But how do you go about finding a job?

■Where do you look?

■How do you find the right one?

Conducting a Self-Analysis

▪ Understand yourself first.

▪ Identify interests, skills,

goals, etc.

▪ Brainstorm jobs related

to what you’ve learned
about yourself.

PD:026 Utilize job-search strategies

Follow Up Questions

1.

What career advice have you gotten from the adults in your life?

2.

What advice has had the biggest impact on you as you think about
your future?

3.

Do you agree with the career advice about "following your
passion?" Explain your answer.

4.

Why do you think so many adults recommend that young people
pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM)?

Sources of Job Information

PD:026 Utilize job-search strategies

▪ Government websites

▪ Job board websites

▪ Company websites

▪ Your city or town’s

chamber of commerce

▪ Recruiters and

employment agencies

▪ Friends, family, and other

personal contacts

▪ Professional

organizations and clubs

▪ Job fairs and hiring events

Purpose of the Letter of Application

PD:030 Write a letter of application

▪ A brief introduction that is

attached to a job
application and/or résumé

▪ Sets up the reader to look

at your résumé with the
most important things in
mind

▪ Attracts attention,

demonstrates abilities, goes
in-depth

Steps in Conducting a Job Search

PD:026 Utilize job-search strategies

▪ Set professional goals.
▪ Research job opportunities.
▪ Decide what type of job.
▪ Prepare your résumé, cover

letter, references, and
LinkedIn.

▪ Search job sites.
▪ Search company websites.
▪ Start networking.

A cover letter...

• Introduces your job application and resume. 

• Makes you seem like a real person who would fit in with the company’s culture.

• It’s your first chance to impress!

Job-Search Best Practices

PD:026 Utilize job-search strategies

▪ Filter job search.

▪ Ask for help.

▪ Search better.

▪ Sign up for job alerts.

▪ Don’t be afraid to reach out.

▪ Consider using

employment services.

▪ Keep track of your

job-search process.

▪ Don’t give up!

Multiple Choice

True or False: Nothing is more impressive than a candidate who knows something or even a lot about the business they are applying to.

• True

• False

Got to your Student Activity Sheet and do the following:

Compile a list of local agencies and resources you could access for employment information.

Categorize your findings as print materials, public agencies, private agencies, and online sources;

share findings with a small group of students who have similar career interests; add on to your lists;

and keep your lists for further use.

Print materials

●

Public agencies

●

Private agencies

●

Online sources

Multiple Choice

What is a cover letter?

• Introduces you to the employer

• It is one page long

• Prepares readers for your resume

• All of the above

8.2 Prepare a résumé

Trevor notices a “Help Wanted” sign in the window of his favorite restaurant and is

instantly excited because he has been looking for a job.

■He walks inside and asks to talk to someone about a position.

■Trevor strikes up a conversation with the manager, and things are going great.

■They are getting along, and the position sounds like it would be a perfect fit for

Trevor’s schedule.

■“One last thing,” the manager says as the conversation ends. “Do you have a copy

of your résumé?”

Trevor doesn’t have a résumé prepared!

■His heart sinks.

■He will have to put one together before he can apply for the job.

■If Trevor had already created a résumé, he might have been hired on the spot!

■Creating a résumé is one of the most important pieces of the job-seeking process.

Who has a resume they can have ready to share with me in 10 minutes?

Multiple Choice

What part of a cover letter contains your contact information?

• Heading

• Introduction

• Body

• Closing

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Multiple Choice

What part of the cover letter contains the greeting?

• Heading

• Introduction

• Body

• Closing

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Multiple Choice

What part of the cover letter contains the qualifications you want to highlight?

• Heading

• Introduction

• Body

• Closing

Follow Up Questions

1.

Have you ever had a job interview?
a.

If so, how did it go?

b.

If not, are you worried about going on a job interview?

2. What would worry you about a job interview?

3. What questions do you think employers would ask during an
interview for a specific job that you are interested in?

4. What steps do you think are important in preparing for a job
interview?

Multiple Choice

In what part of the cover letter would you ask for an interview?

• Heading

• Introduction

• Body

• Closing

Purposes of Résumés

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▪ A written summary of your

employment history,
education, and other
qualifications submitted
when you apply for a job

▪ Important first impression

▪ Helps companies identify

candidates

▪ Helps candidates attract

attention

Multiple Choice

In what paragraph should you say what position you are interested in?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

How To Prepare a Résumé

▪ Keep a record of your work,

education, and references.

▪ Decide on an organizational

structure and format.

▪ Add:

� Contact information
� Summary of your qualifications
� Employment history
� Education
� Technical or career-related skills

PD:031 Prepare a résumé

Multiple Choice

What paragraph explains the skills and experiences you have that would make you successful in a job?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Best Practices for Preparing a Résumé

PD:031 Prepare a résumé

▪ Use correct, appropriate, and consistent

grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

▪ Keep it simple and concise.

▪ Highlight your accomplishments.

▪ Use strong action verbs, numbers, and data.

▪ Optimize your résumé for keyword search.

▪ Use white space, bullet points, bold and italic,

and appropriate fonts.

▪ Be honest.

Multiple Choice

When writing your cover letter, you should:

• Simply copy and paste the same letter over and over.

• Create an original letter for each job application.

• Copy and paste the first and last paragraphs, but tailor the rest to the employer.

• Find one on the Internet and copy it word for word.

Best Practices for Preparing a Résumé

PD:031 Prepare a résumé

▪ Keep references available.

▪ Customize your résumé for each position.

▪ Do not include photos/images.

▪ Provide a link to your digital portfolio/LinkedIn profile.

▪ Keep your résumé up to date and relevant.

▪ Use online templates.

▪ Use an appropriate file format.

Who would be your three references for a job today?

Header

• First and Last Name

• House Number and Street Name

• City, State, and Zip Code

• Phone Number, Email

Got to your Student Activity Sheet and do the following:

Activity:

Select one of the resume templates found here and build your

resume: 13 Google Doc Resume Templates. (Select the "Make a

copy" under the template you like. When finished, share the

resume with your instructor, a parent/guardian, and a classmate to

obtain feedback on the content and appearance of the résumé.

Make modifications to the résumé as needed.

LINK TO RESUME:

Objective

It talks about the position for which you are applying and may include your career goals as well.

8.3Write a letter of application

A company is hiring for a new position, and the HR department has

received many résumés.

■

However, it is having trouble narrowing down the pool of applicants.

■

Almost all of the résumés are identical.

■

The candidates all have similar experience, skills, and educational
backgrounds.

■

Ultimately, the candidates who are selected for an interview are the
ones who have the best cover letters—or letters of application.

■

A cover letter can set you apart and truly make your job application
stand out.

Sketch out the 5 main parts of what you think are on a cover
letter.

Multiple Choice

What is the objective in a resume?

• States what you are good at.

• It usually states the position for which you are applying and may include your career goals.

• States your favorite things.

What is the most common
career advice that adults
give to current high school

students?

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Education

First Line - name of school, degree or certificate earned, and start/end date

º If you haven't graduated put the number of credits earned (Completed 36 of 46 credits towards high school diploma)

Second Line - give school's name and address

Third Line - list any classes or activities you participated in that would help you in the job you want

Repeat for each school if more than one

● Specific advice:

○ Enter a STEM-related field (34%)

● General advice:

○ Follow your passion (33%)

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Skills Examples

• Fully versed in Windows Operating System, Google G-Suite, and Microsoft Office on

• Trained to use ARC welder and soldering iron

• Leadership skills - I was a manager at McDonald's

• Organized

• Good communicator, problem solving and teamwork skills - I have had to be able to work with, and collaborate with others to work through problems on the job.

Multiple Choice

Which option is an example of a personal (soft) skill?

• Computer skills

• Knowledge of how to use Welding tools

• Organization skills

Multiple Choice

Which option is an example of a job (hard) skill?

• Knowledge of google programs (i.e. google docs, google, slides, google sheets)

• Creative

• Good with teamwork

• ​Most common used

• Provides clear information in job titles, areas of responsibility, periods of study, and employment.​

​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

​Chronological Resume​

​

Multiple Choice

What should students do when when they list their experiences?

• List projects and volunteer opportunities that meet the job description requirements

• list all of their work first

• list the projects, work, and volunteer opportunities that best meet the description in the job description

• It doesn't matter

Multiple Choice

How long does a job recruiter look at a resume?

• 6 minutes

• 35 seconds

• 6 seconds

• 10 minutes

Multiple Choice

What type of reference is your teacher whom you have worked for during the school year?

• Work reference

• Character reference

• Do not use as a reference

Character reference

A character reference is a personal reference that discusses the candidate's personality. It won't necessarily discuss job performance, but can discuss related experience. A character reference is rarely as revealing as an employment reference; applicants may list family, friends or other associates as personal references. Many people who give character references are personally connected to the prospect and may not give you the best insight into the real person you're hiring.

Multiple Choice

What type of reference is a youth leader at a camp you have gone to for 3 years?

• Work reference

• Character reference

• Do not use as a reference

Multiple Choice

Do you need to get permission before you use a person's name as a reference?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

When To Use a Letter of Application

▪ For most job

applications

▪ A good idea even when

not required

▪ Should be sent with job

applications

PD:030 Write a letter of application

How To Write an Application Letter for a Job

PD:030 Write a letter of application

▪ Research.

▪ Match requirements of job

with qualifications.

▪ Note important experiences

to highlight.

▪ Add a heading.

▪ Write the introduction.

▪ Write the body.

▪ Write the closing.

Best Practices for Letters of Application

PD:030 Write a letter of application

▪ Customize for the job and company.

▪ Use a template or standard format.

▪ One page or less

▪ Single spacing

▪ Do not repeat résumé.

▪ Tell the story of you.

Best Practices for Letters of Application

PD:030 Write a letter of application

▪ Generate interest.

▪ Refer to a mutual connection.

▪ Use bullets.

▪ Use a traditional, easy-to-use font.

▪ Use appropriate spelling, grammar,

and mechanics.

▪ Proofread before sending.

Got to your Student Activity Sheet and do the following:

Activity:

Here are 5 templates, I am sure you can find others

Pick a business in your area and write a letter of application for

a job in which you are interested. When finished, get feedback

from one other classmate and then submit. - Link:

8.4Complete a job application

When you apply for a job, you will likely have to fill out a job

application

■

Whether you go to a company’s website, attach an
application via email, or apply in person, you’ll need to know
how to complete the application.

■

More importantly, you’ll need to know how to fill out the
application in a way that gives you the best chance at getting
the job.

■

Read on to learn more about completing a job application.

Why are people nervous when filling out a job
application? What can you do to relax?

Sometimes during an economic

slowdown people need to look for

jobs. Does a worker's level of

education become MORE or LESS

important during an economic

slowdown (recession)?

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UNEMPLOYMENT RATES IN THE UNITED STATES

Data from the last recession

Follow Up Questions

1.

What is the relationship between level of education and
unemployment rates?

2.

Which group saw the largest jump in unemployment rates between
February and April? What jobs does someone without a high school
degree have in our modern economy?

3.

Why do you think this relationship exists? Why does more education
tend to lead to higher rates of employment?

4.

Your friend says "education isn't worth it" and goes on to use the
current situation as an example. "Everyone's getting laid off, so that
degree really isn't worth it." Using the data above, agree or disagree
with this statement.

Purpose of a Job Application

PD:027 Complete a job application

▪ Forms that companies use to collect

employment information about candidates

▪ Helps employers:

� Keep track of information

� Evaluate and screen applicants

� Obtain references

� Confirm work eligibility

� Perform background checks

� Verify truth of information

Information Required for a Job Application

PD:027 Complete a job application

▪ Personal information

▪ Educational background

▪ Work experiences

▪ Skills and qualifications

▪ Work eligibility and

demographic information

▪ References and/or referrals

▪ Supplemental questions

What Employers Consider

PD:027 Complete a job application

▪ Experience, education, and skills
▪ Neatness, completeness, and accuracy
▪ Ability to follow directions
▪ Honesty

How To Complete a Job Application Form

PD:027 Complete a job application

▪ Organize your information

in advance.

▪ Obtain references.

▪ Create an online account.

▪ Fill out your information.

▪ Answer additional questions.

▪ Proofread and submit.

Job Application Best Practices

PD:027 Complete a job application

▪ Take your time.

▪ Save your work as you go.

▪ Double-check for errors.

▪ Make sure that your résumé

matches the application.

Got to your Student Activity Sheet and do the following:

Activity:

Complete the Sample Job Application form for a job that interests you

and submit it to your instructor.

8.5 Maintain appropriate

personal appearance

How you look and what you wear create the physical image

you present to others

■

An outfit that you love to wear

■

A new hairstyle to appear your best for an important event

■

No matter how young or old you are, your appearance affects
how you see yourself.

■

How you see yourself affects how you feel about yourself.

■

By working to look your best, you can boost your self-concept
and self-esteem.

■

If you look good, you feel good!

What is an internship? Would you need a resume if
you applied

What percent of workers with a
college degrees have jobs that

could be done from home?

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62%

College workers more likely to
have the option to telework

Follow Up Questions

1. What types of jobs can be done from home?

2. Do you think that the workplace changes that came

about due to the coronavirus will persist enabling more
people to work from home?

3. What do you think are the pros/cons of working from

home?

4. Would you want to have a job where you could work from

home a few days a week? all the time?

Personal Brand

▪ The image that you present

to the world

▪ Create a “brand” by dressing

in a way that shows maturity
and self-confidence.

PD:002 Maintain appropriate personal appearance

Importance of Personal Appearance

▪ Judged based on first impression

▪ Looking good leads to favorable

reactions.

▪ Improves your self-confidence,

self-concept, and self-esteem

▪ Important factor that influences

job interviewer’s perceptions

▪ Leads to job success

PD:002 Maintain appropriate personal appearance

Health and Physical Body

▪ Practice good hygiene.

PD:002 Maintain appropriate personal appearance

▪ Use body language.

▪ Take care of your health.

The Importance of Dressing Well

▪ Clothing depends on

your job

▪ Ask and observe others.

▪ Follow policies and

codes.

PD:002 Maintain appropriate personal appearance

Making the Most of Your Brand

▪ Develop a hygiene routine.

▪ Assess the situation.

▪ Evaluate the status of your

clothes and accessories.

▪ Conduct a final check.

▪ Establish a backup plan.

PD:002 Maintain appropriate personal appearance

Got to your Student Activity Sheet and do the following:

Activity:

Think of a job that you would like to intern at. Assume they are going to pay

you and you will earn a high school credit at the same time. Locate attire that

you would wear to an interview. You may have it in your closet OR you may

have to research it online. Paste photos of your outfit here: Explain why you

chose this outfit for your job.

8.6 Interview for a job

Few things in life are as important—and

nerve-racking—as a job interview.

■ However, there is no reason to be afraid of a

job interview if you prepare effectively and
have confidence.

■ Read on, and you’ll be sure to wow the

interviewers and snag the job of your dreams.

You can’t text or type a job

interview!!!

What is the preferred method
of communication for 13-17

year olds? Social media, texting

or in-person?

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Follow Up Questions

1.

What is your preferred method of communication? Explain.

2.

How do you think these percentages will change by 2023?

3.

What are situations where in-person communication might be more
effective than texting or social media?

4.

Do you think these preferences will impact communication patterns
in the workplace in the future? Explain.

What To Wear

▪ Formal attire

▪ Well-fitted and free of wear

or stains

▪ Not revealing or tight

▪ Simple accessories

▪ Dark, neutral colors

PD:028 Interview for a job

Appropriate Behavior

PD:028 Interview for a job

▪ Firm handshake

▪ Direct eye contact

▪ Stand to introduce yourself.

▪ Be polite, respectful, friendly,

and outgoing.

▪ Maintain an upright posture.

▪ Refrain from fidgeting.

Appropriate Behavior

PD:028 Interview for a job

▪ Keep your phone away.

▪ Speak slowly and clearly.

▪ Do not smoke or chew gum.

▪ Stay positive.

▪ Avoid controversial topics.

The Interview Process

PD:028 Interview for a job

▪ Research.

▪ Prepare.

▪ Practice.

▪ Arrive early.

▪ Introduce yourself.

▪ Establish rapport.

▪ Answer questions.

▪ Demonstrate skills.

▪ Thank interviewers.

Questions To Expect

PD:028 Interview for a job

▪ Tell me about yourself/your background.

▪ What are your goals?

▪ What made you want to apply for this job?

▪ What are your greatest strengths

and weaknesses?

▪ What is one success that you are

proud of?

▪ What is the biggest challenge you

have had to overcome?

Questions To Expect

▪ How do you manage your time?

PD:028 Interview for a job

▪ How do you handle stress?

▪ What is your work style?

▪ Whom do you admire?

▪ Describe your current job and why

you left/want to leave.

Select one question and
answer it

Questions To Ask

PD:028 Interview for a job

▪ What is the company culture like?

▪ What is the job like on a daily basis?

▪ What are the most important qualities you are

looking for in a candidate?

▪ Are there opportunities for growth?

▪ What do you like the most and least about your job?

▪ What are the organization’s goals and expectations?

▪ What are the next steps in the interview process?

Got to your Student Activity Sheet and do the following:

Activity:

You will participate in a mock job interview for a job that

interests you and obtain feedback from the teacher -

Provide your teacher with your job application that you

created above.

8.7 Write a follow-up letter

after job interviews

Your job interview is finally complete after weeks of

preparing.

■

You smile, thank your interviewers, and shake their hands
one last time.

■

You can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

■

Now, you can sit back, relax, and wait…right?

■

Not quite.

■

After you interview for a job, there’s one more step you
can take to demonstrate that you’re the best candidate.

■

Read on to learn more about writing a follow-up letter
after a job interview.

What are the top five jobs that
15 year olds expect to be doing

by the age of 30?

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Follow Up Questions

1.

What job do you hope to be doing when you are 30 years old?

2.

Which jobs listed above have the greatest difference between
boys and girls?

a.

Which do boys choose more girls?

b.

Which do girls choose more than boys?

c.

Can you explain these difference?

3.

Why do you think the top choices worldwide haven't changed
much over the past 18 years since the last survey?

a.

Do you think the world of work has changed in that period?

Why Write a Follow-Up Letter?

PD:029 Write a follow-up letter after job interviews

▪ Competitive job market

▪ Stand out from other applicants

▪ Demonstrate dedication, professionalism,

and commitment

▪ Show appreciation

▪ Say what you didn’t

get to say

What To Include

PD:029 Write a follow-up letter after job interviews

▪ Thank employers.

▪ Express interest and enthusiasm.

▪ Include specific details and key points.

▪ Remind why you’re the

best candidate.

▪ Repeat relevant

experiences and skills.

▪ Relate to ideal candidate.

▪ Include additional information.

Best Practices for Writing a
Follow-Up Letter

PD:029 Write a follow-up letter after job interviews

▪ Short and to the point

▪ Professional and polite

▪ Contact information

▪ Consistent format

and layout

▪ Send within 24–48 hours

▪ Email is quickest

▪ Send to HR and hiring

manager

▪ Personalize

Got to your Student Activity Sheet and do the following:

Activity:

Develop a follow-up letter after participating in the

previous day’s mock interview. Share with a

classmate to obtain their recommendations about

how to improve the letter’s content to better appeal to

an employer.

8.8 Describe techniques for

obtaining work experience (e.g.,
volunteer activities, internships)

Jordan has applied and interviewed for a summer job with a landscaping

company.

■He knows that his friend Halle is up for the same position.

■A few days after the interview, Halle tells Jordan that she got the job, and Jordan

receives an email saying that another candidate was selected instead of him.

■Jordan is upset that Halle was given the job over him, so he decides to call the

company.

■When he asks the hiring manager why he was not selected, she tells him that

the other candidate has more experience.

■Jordan remembers that Halle has spent the last few summers volunteering with

a charity that does landscaping for the elderly.

■No wonder she got the job!

■Jordan knows that he needs to start getting some work experience if he wants

to find a good job.

How many fewer teens
took summer jobs in 2020
during the Covid-19
Pandemic?

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A:

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Career

1.8 million fewer teens worked
in summer 2020

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

1.

Do/did you have a summer job?

2.

How did you get the job? or Why didn’t you get
a job?

3.

What did you learn from the experience?

4.

What factors might have impacted a teen
taking a summer job in 2020? Why is this
important?

Why is this happening

Why Employers Seek Experienced Workers

PD:032 Describe techniques for obtaining work experience

(e.g., volunteer activities, internships)

▪ More practice = better workers

and less training

▪ Proves capabilities and skills

▪ Lack of experience is risky.

Activities as Work Experience

▪ Sports

▪ Clubs

▪ Music and arts

▪ Competitive events

▪ Volunteering

▪ Helping your family around the house

▪ Student government or other leadership experience

▪ Personal projects

PD:032 Describe techniques for obtaining work experience

(e.g., volunteer activities, internships)

How To Obtain Work Experience

▪ Internships

▪ Volunteering

▪ Leadership in teams,

clubs, and school

▪ Family and friends

▪ Start your own business

▪ Entry-level job

PD:032 Describe techniques for obtaining work experience

(e.g., volunteer activities, internships)

Got to your Student Activity Sheet and do the following:

Activity:

Identify three opportunities for volunteer activities in the

local community; analyze the activities to determine

what skills and knowledge used in the activities would

be useful in the workplace; Write out your analysis

here:

8.9 Explain the need for ongoing

education as a worker

Are you looking forward to the day when you finally

finish school and graduate with the degree you want?

■ Even when your time as a student comes to an

end, that doesn’t mean that you should stop
learning.

■ No matter what your future job is, you’ll need to

continue your education.

■ Why?
■ Read on to find out

What percent of
Americans do not
receive a steady
paycheck?

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Q:

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30%
“1 in 10 adults overall say they
struggled to pay their bills at
least once in the prior year due
to varying income.”

A:

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Source: Federal Reserve

FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

1.What are ways that workers can “smooth over” those
periods where they are earning a smaller paycheck?

2.

If this is the “new normal” for employment, how should
you think about your largest fixed monthly expenses
(rent, car payment, etc.)?

3.

What are some “side hustles” people do to supplement
their incomes?

Benefits of Ongoing Education

PD:033 Explain the need for ongoing education as a worker

▪ Adapt to changes.

▪ Be efficient, engaged,

and flexible.

▪ Be happier and better

at your job.

▪ Progress up the

career ladder.

▪ Transition into a

new career.

Types of Training Provided by Companies

▪ New-hire development

programs

▪ Instructor-led seminars

▪ Online courses or modules

▪ Webinars

▪ Simulations, role-playing,

and hands-on training

▪ Coaching/Mentorship

PD:033 Explain the need for ongoing education as a worker

▪ Conferences

▪ Tuition reimbursement

▪ Subscriptions to

professional publications

External Sources of Employee Training

▪ Online courses

▪ Universities and colleges

▪ Online lessons and

tutorials

▪ Networking events

▪ Workshops and lectures

▪ Volunteering

▪ Job shadowing and

mentoring

PD:033 Explain the need for ongoing education as a worker

▪ Industry publications

▪ Simulations and

demonstrations

▪ Webinars

When Employees Need Training

PD:033 Explain the need for ongoing education as a worker

▪ Regularly

▪ When employees are new

▪ When changes occur

▪ When moving up or to

different departments

▪ When struggling

Got to your Student Activity Sheet and do the following:

Activity:

Your instructor may invite a training manager from a local business, the

director of continuing education from a community college, technical institute,

or four-year institution to talk with the class about the need for ongoing

education as employees OR have you view this video on the Importance of CE.

Document 5 key points you learned from the presenter or video.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

8.10Explain possible advancement

patterns for jobs

Two years ago, Madison started her first full-time job as a customer

service representative.

■She likes her job, but she has been doing the same tasks for a
while, and she’s ready for a change.

■However, Madison does not know what to do next.

■She isn’t sure what other options are available for someone in
her career field.

■Madison needs to know the advancement patterns associated
with her job.

■When you get a job, you’ll need to know about the advancement
opportunities so you can plan for the future you want.

Does a new job or advancement,

mean you have to move?

In the 1950s and 60s,

about __ in 10 Americans

moved to new places while in 2019,

__ in 10 Americans moved.

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In the 1950s and 60s, about 2 in 10 Americans moved to new places

while in 2019, 1 in 10 Americans moved.

Follow Up Questions

1.

Has your family moved at all since you were born? If yes, how many times?

2.

Why do you think that people move so much less than they did 60-70 years ago?

3.

Given the current economic challenges, do you think that people will be more
willing to move to find work?

4.
Do you think that young people (18-24) move at higher or lower rates than this
national average?

Jobs, Careers, Occupations

PD:034 Explain possible advancement patterns for jobs

▪ Occupation: broad term that

includes an employment sector
or a category of jobs

▪ Job: the current position in

which you work or hope to work

▪ Career: a series of jobs that

builds toward a sense of
achievement

The First Job

▪ Entry-level position

▪ Build foundation of

skills and knowledge

▪ Chance to set up

future success

PD:034 Explain possible advancement patterns for jobs

Job Promotion Opportunities

▪ When employee advances

from one job to another

� Higher salary

� Better title

� More responsibilities

▪ Opportunities arise for

variety of reasons

▪ Seniority is key

PD:034 Explain possible advancement patterns for jobs

Promotion Opportunities
Among Occupations

PD:034 Explain possible advancement patterns for jobs

▪ Financial analysis: Junior financial analyst, senior financial

analyst, treasury manager, chief financial officer

▪ Sales: Sales representative, sales specialist,

account manager, sales director

▪ Advertising: Junior copywriter, senior copywriter,

creative director

▪ Human resources: HR assistant, HR generalist,

HR manager, vice president of HR

Got to your Student Activity Sheet and do the following:

Activity:

Explore a local trade group, professional association, and/or

college career services office to obtain information about

advancement opportunities for the career you desire. Create a

simple timeline that depicts the typical advancement pattern for

that career that you want to pursue.