Chapter 13 Planning and Advancing Your Career Planning

Chapter 13 Planning and Advancing Your Career

Planning and Advancing Your Career 13 -1 An Effective Job Search 13 -2 The First Job and Beyond

13 -1 An Effective Job Search Objectives 13 -1 a Describe procedures for planning a job search. 13 -1 b Prepare documents related to a job search. 13 -1 c Apply strategies for an effective job interview.

Key Terms • • career goals career strategy resume letter of application interview job board reference job scout

Planning a Job Search • Career goals are desired achievements related to work. • A career strategy consists of plans to meet career goals. • Career Goals – Planning with a Career Goal Established – Planning Without a Career Goal • A resume is a document that presents a person’s qualifications for a job. • A letter of application is a document that expresses interest in a job and requests an interview. • An interview is a meeting to question or evaluate, as for a job applicant.

Planning a Job Search (continued) • Exploring Job Opportunities – School Placement and Counseling Services – The Internet • A job board is a website that provides job listings and allows users to post resumes. – – Newspapers Employment Agencies Government Announcements Personal Inquiry • Documenting Your Job Search

Documents Related to a Job Search • Preparing a Resume – Hard Copy Resumes • A reference is a person who knows your abilities, skills, and work habits and is willing to recommend you to employers. – Scanned Resumes • Writing a Letter of Application • Job scout is a computer program that finds and delivers job information based on the set criteria.

Effective Interviews • Prepare for an Interview – Anticipate Questions – Plan your Attire • Take Part in the Interview – Complete an Application Form – Participate Attentively • Follow Up

13 -2 The First Job and Beyond Objectives 13 -2 a Describe typical ways organizations provide orientation for new employees. 13 -2 b Describe ways employee performance is evaluated. 13 -2 c Describe procedures related to job changes.

Key Terms • • performance review benchmarks downsize severance pay exit interview resignation letter promotion job portfolio

Introduction to a New Job • Learning on the Job • References and Resources

Employee Performance • A performance review is an evaluation of an employee’s work. • Ways of Evaluating Employees • Evaluating Your Own Performance • Benchmarks are standards used for comparison, such as for job performance.

Changing Jobs • To downsize is to reduce, as in decreasing the number of workers in an organization. • Job Termination – Dismissal Procedures • Severance pay is a payment made to an employee being dismissed from a job. – Exit Interview • An exit interview is a meeting with company personnel when leaving a job. – References

Changing Jobs (continued) • Voluntary Job Changes – Resignation Letter • A resignation letter is a document stating the intention to end employment on a certain date. – Promotions • A promotion is an advancement in rank, grade, or position. – Job Portfolio • A job portfolio contains information related to talents and skills, such as documents, degrees, awards, and work samples. • Continuing Benefits