Careers

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

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

What’s next after high school? Work force Work force Community College Community College 4 year University 4 year University Military Military Trade School Trade School Other Other

Is more education worth it? Generally, the more education you have the more money you earn Generally, the more education you have the more money you earn However, more education costs more money However, more education costs more money Average costs of college: Average costs of college: Private - $24,946 per yearPrivate - $24,946 per year State (non-resident) - $16,848 per yearState (non-resident) - $16,848 per year State (resident) - $11,338 per yearState (resident) - $11,338 per year

Education vs. Income Educational Attainment U.S. Average Income Percentage of U.S. Percentage of Missouri Not High School Graduate $16, %12.1% High School Graduate $24, %32.7% Some College; No Degree $28, %21.9% Associate Degree $33,6646.3%5.1% Bachelor’s Degree $48, %14.0% Master’s Degree $63,2053.4%2.9% Doctorate Degree $86,0363.0%2.4% Professional Degree $96,7792.2%1.9%

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

What employees want Besides money, you should look for these things in a job… Besides money, you should look for these things in a job… Paid VacationPaid Vacation Paid Sick LeavePaid Sick Leave Health InsuranceHealth Insurance Retirement Plan ContributionsRetirement Plan Contributions Life InsuranceLife Insurance Job “Perks” (company car, bonuses, etc.)Job “Perks” (company car, bonuses, etc.)