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CAREER TIPS By: Elizabeth Sturma

Elizabeth Sturma

You will spend a significant amount of time preparing to enter the workforce.

4 Things you should do before selecting a specific career

1. Explore the different career categories to learn more. 2. Determine the jobs in each career. 3. Find out how much education, training, and skills are

needed.4. Estimate how much money can be earned in a

lifetime.

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It is not uncommon for you total compensation to exceed your basic pay by 35%-50% when the additional pay (employee and fringe benefits) is included.

Studies have shown the time and money investment you make in formal school provides a 5%-15% increase in potential earnings for each year of school you complete.

Statistics show an individual who completes a bachelor’s degree will earn more than twice (2x) as much during their life as the individual who does not complete high school.

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Career Exploration You should identify the career goals you

want to accomplish before selecting a career category.

If you do not identify your career goals before you select career, the career you select may not allow or make it difficult for you to achieve your goals.

The time you spend in school is very important. It will provide the basic fundamental education and skills necessary for most career categories.

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Career Exploration

Less than 15% of all the jobs defined by the BLS are available to individuals who have not completed high school or a GED.

Each person is unique and their goals should reflect what they want to accomplish while working.

Many individuals say money is not important until they find out how hard it is to live when their earnings do not match the lifestyle they wish to have.

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Applying for a job It takes preparation, hard

work, and knowledge to determine the right career and job for you.

A resume should not contain any spelling or grammatical errors and it should be well organized and easy to read.

Many employers like to see your GPA and extracurricular activities in the education section.

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Applying for a job The skills/training section

should highlight the skills and training you have acquired which qualifies you for the job.

You should be selective in picking your references. Typically, the best references have excellent people and communicating skills or are well known in the community.

Four common places to search for a job are: newspapers, internet job search engines, college/university career centers, unemployment office.

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Possible Interview Questions 1)Why would you like to work here2) Why should I hire you?3) Do you set goals for yourself4) How do you respond to tough situations 5) Please give an example from your past work or school experience that’s shows your willingness and initiative to work.

6) If I were your boss, how could I keep you motivated to get the most productivity from you?7) Tell me about a project that you worked on that made you proud of the results. What did you like most about the project? What did you like least about the project?8) Tell me about a time when you had to work under tremendous stress and pressure. 9) Tell me about a time that you challenged a school or company policy.10) If I were to ask your current boss about you, what would he say is your greatest strength? Your greatest weakness?

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Male Interview Dress Business suit with collar dress shirt, and

necktie. Sport coat, dress slacks, collar shirt, and

neckties. Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie. Banded collar shirt may be worn only if

sport coat or business suit is worn. Dress shoes and socks.

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Female Interview Dress Business suit with blouse. No spaghetti straps. Business pantsuit with blouse. Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater. Skirts should not be to short. Business dress. Capris or gauchos with coordinating

jacket/suit, worn below the knee. Dress shoes.

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Resume, Cover letter, Follow-up letter

Resume)

Cover Letter)

Follow-up)

To tell the employer about yourself, give your information to them.

It shows why you should be selected for the job.

Highlights high points from your interview, you can add anything you left out, and thanks them for interviewing.

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References Time Maps 4.1. REMTECH, inc. 8/20/10 Time Maps 4.2. REMTECH, inc. 8/20/10 Time Maps 4.4. REMTECH, inc. 8/20/10 http://www. Resume-resource.com/