1. Building a Career in E-Commerce Back to Table of Contents

2. Building a Career in E-Commerce Basics of the E-Commerce Workplace Searching for an E-Commerce Job 2 Building a Career in E-Commerce Section 5-1 Section 5-2 Chapter 5

3. Building a Career in E-Commerce Section 5-1 Why It’s Important Everyone desires a lifestyle that provides job satisfaction, recognition for accomplishments, time for leisure activities with family and friends, and material possessions for a comfortable life. The career that you select will be a major factor in determining your lifestyle. 3Section 5-1

4. Building a Career in E-Commerce Section 5-1 Key Terms job shadowing internship mentorship multimedia Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ergonomics 4Section 5-1

5. Building a Career in E-Commerce Preparing for a Future in E-Commerce Balance between your professional and personal life is important. The job that you choose and the career path that you follow will have a strong impact on the lifestyle that you will enjoy. 5Section 5-1

6. Building a Career in E-Commerce Influences on Your Lifestyle These are the most important ways your career will influence your lifestyle: 6Section 5-1 Income Money you earn working satisfy your lifestyle choices Achievement and recognition Knowing you do well and others recognizing that you do well Social and leisure time activities Balance fun with work

7. Building a Career in E-Commerce Careers versus Jobs A job is work that a person does for pay. - Usually a first step to a higher position as you move towards a career goal A career is a series of jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience. -Your career is a path or ladder as your work experience increases you move along the path or climb the ladder 7Section 5-1

8. Building a Career in E-Commerce E-Commerce Workplace What does your ideal workplace look like? –Corporate office, small office, work from home… Who will you be working with? –Team/ group projects, individual projects, combination What are their personal characteristics? –Dedicated, driven, lazy, just enough to get by What are your personal characteristics?

9. Building a Career in E-Commerce How to Approach the E-Commerce Workplace If you want to sample several different e-commerce careers, a job shadowing experience is ideal for you. job shadowing learning about a job by following a competent worker for a day to witness firsthand the work environment, the skills needed, and the tasks performed in a career area of interest 9Section 5-1

10. Building a Career in E-Commerce How to Approach the E-Commerce Workplace If you find a career that you like through a shadowing experience, you can apply for an internship. internship typically unpaid job opportunity to work over a period of time sampling the career tasks in a field by completing hands-on projects 10Section 5-1

11. Building a Career in E-Commerce How to Approach the E-Commerce Workplace Another strategy that you can use to explore your career options is a mentorship. mentorship a paid work experience that allows employees to receive professional guidance and training from an experienced worker in a selected career field 11Section 5-1

12. Building a Career in E-Commerce How to Approach the E-Commerce Workplace During high school is a perfect time to begin thinking about and preparing for an e-commerce career. By selecting appropriate courses, you can begin developing the basic knowledge, job skills, and attitudes possessed by successful workers in this dynamic career field. 12Section 5-1

13. Building a Career in E-Commerce Successful Workers Need Effective communications skills Reading and writing skills Logical thinking Basic Business Knowledge of Technology

14. Building a Career in E-Commerce How to Approach the E-Commerce Workplace Elective courses at your school in computer applications, Web page design, multimedia presentations, and programming will help you develop the skills used in e-commerce jobs. multimedia a visual presentation that combines text, graphics, motion, and sound to convey a message; usually a computer software program is used to create the multimedia presentation 14Section 5-1

15. Building a Career in E-Commerce The E-Commerce Workplace Environment An e-commerce career offers flexibility over where you will work and when you will work. You may be able to work from your home (telecommute) and have a flexible work schedule. 15Section 5-1

16. Building a Career in E-Commerce The E-Commerce Workplace Environment Workers often experience discomfort from working long hours at a computer. These discomforts, which, if left untreated, may become serious injuries, include musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, upper body strain, eyestrain, and headache. 16Section 5-1

17. Building a Career in E-Commerce The E-Commerce Workplace Environment A recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) press release states that 1.8 million workers a year report work-related musculoskeletal disorders to their employers. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the department of the U.S. government responsible for ensuring the safety and health of the work environment 17Section 5-1

18. Building a Career in E-Commerce The E-Commerce Workplace Environment The goal of ergonomics is to increase worker productivity by achieving a healthy and comfortable fit between the worker and the computer workstation. ergonomics the study of the physical, environmental, and emotional areas of work; it examines how workers perform tasks by studying their capabilities and limitations, and the tools, equipment, and furniture they use 18Section 5-1

19. The E-Commerce Workplace Environment 19 Ergonomic Tips Section 5-1 Vary your work tasks to reduce fatigue. Eliminate glare on the monitor screen to reduce stress on your eyes. Take occasional breaks and do stretching exercises to increase energy and relax tight muscles. Organize your work area to reduce stress.

20. Building a Career in E-Commerce The E-Commerce Workplace Environment Individuals who are most successful working for an e-commerce company have common traits. 20Section 5-1 They enjoy the creativity of problem solving. They are not afraid to take risks and make decisions. They are Internet literate. They are self-starters who show initiative. They are team players. They are creative and flexible.

21. Building a Career in E-Commerce Section 5-1 Review What is the difference between a job and a career? What are some strategies you can use to learn about careers in e-commerce? What can you do when working on a computer to make your workstation safer and healthier? Explain how each suggestion will help you remain safe and healthy. 1. 2. 3. 21Section 5-1

22. Building a Career in E-Commerce Section 5-2 Why It’s Important Most likely you will work for 50 years during your lifetime. Assuming an average work week of 40 hours, this amounts to over 100,000 hours that you will spend in the workplace. Therefore, it’s important that you select a career that is stimulating and enjoyable. Section 5-222

23. Building a Career in E-Commerce Section 5-2 Key Terms Occupational Outlook Handbook electronic résumé digital portfolio Section 5-223

24. Building a Career in E-Commerce Getting the E-Commerce Job You Want Before you climb to the top of the career ladder in e-commerce, you need to explore the entry- level positions that are available. You don’t get to start at the top no matter how good you are! 24Section 5-2

25. Building a Career in E-Commerce Trends in E-Commerce According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), the number of computer and data processing specialists’ jobs is expected to grow 86 percent in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) a career reference written and updated by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/oco/ 25Section 5-2

26. Building a Career in E-Commerce Career Possibilities Computer and Computer related jobs are expected to grow 86 –Developing and maintaining Web sites –Creating and maintaining corporate Intranets –Designing computer networks (like what we use at SC) –Developing hardware –Developing software As long as the Internet is functioning these jobs will be available

27. Building a Career in E-Commerce Career Opportunities in E-Commerce Entry Level jobs (p.102) 27Section 5-2 Internet Site Designer Project Manager Internet Network Specialist Internet Security Specialist Internet Application Developer Internet E-Commerce Specialist

28. Building a Career in E-Commerce Career Opportunities in E-Commerce Other computer related possibilities If you are interested in marketing and writing, there are excellent job opportunities in e-commerce in Internet marketing and content production. 28Section 5-2

29. Building a Career in E-Commerce Developing Search Tactics for Your Job By looking up a career in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, you can learn: 29Section 5-2 the type of tasks a worker performs on the job. the training, skills, and experiences needed for success. the working conditions, yearly salary, and projected number of yearly job openings. http://www.bls.gov/oco/

30. How to Look for a Job 30Section 5-2 Sources of Career Information Occupational Outlook Handbook professional and trade magazines networking with family and friends job advertisements the Internet You will NOT find ‘e-commerce jobs’ in the newspaper

31. Building a Career in E-Commerce Looking for E-Commerce Jobs All jobs that are considered E-Commerce do not necessarily fall into 1 category All career fields have some E-Commerce or Tech positions Internet is the fastest growing source of career information

32. Building a Career in E-Commerce Creating an E-Résumé and a Digital Portfolio A résumé is a structured, written summary of your job objective, education, employment history, and job qualifications. It is your advertisement, designed to create an interest in you. An effective résumé is your key for getting the job of your choice. 32Section 5-2

33. Building a Career in E-Commerce Creating an E-Résumé and a Digital Portfolio Along with a traditional or paper résumé, create an electronic résumé, or e-résumé to send to potential employers via e-mail or the Internet. electronic résumé an employment document that uses key words to provide an employer with information regarding a job candidate's professional experience, education, and job qualifications 33Section 5-2 Sample on page 105

34. Building a Career in E-Commerce Résumé Hints Your résumé should focus on your best features by matching your strength with the requirements of the job Most career’s and some jobs require an electronic résumé The same information is used for traditional and e-résumé but the formatting is different

35. Building a Career in E-Commerce Creating an E-Résumé and a Digital Portfolio Applicants seeking jobs in the field of e-commerce may be asked to provide employers with a digital portfolio. digital portfolio an electronic collection of your goals, achievements, honors, and reflections that demonstrate career growth over a period of time 35Section 5-2

36. Building a Career in E-Commerce Section 5-2 Review What makes an effective electronic résumé? Which jobs are expected to have the highest growth rate over the next ten years? What sources are available for you when looking for a job in your career field? 1. 2. 3. 36Section 5-2

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