Career Management Review

What are Ethics?

Ethics are the rules of behavior that govern a group or a society. Employees who exhibit ethical behavior in the workplace are honest and fair. They do NOT lie, cheat, or steal.

Qualities employers look for in an employee are:

1. Cooperation

2. Respect

3. Teamwork

4. Ability to work well with others

The three most common learning styles are:

1. Auditory – learn best by hearing information

2. Visual – learn best by seeing information

3. Tactile or Kinesthetic – learn best by hands-on.

What is a job specific skill?

A job-specific skill is a skill necessary for a particular job. For example: if your career involves computers- you need to know specific computer programs to do your job

What is a transferable skill?

Transferable skills are general skills used in school and various jobs. Some common transferable skills are:

Listening skills

Communication skills

Problem –Solving Skills

Social Skills

Adaptability Skills

Why is it important to develop transferable skills?

Transferable skills are required in ALL careers!!!!

What is initiative?

Initiative is doing what needs to be done without

being told. Employers LOVE this quality in

employees.

What is community service?

Community Service is volunteer work that

benefits the community. Examples:

visiting the elderlyHabitat for Humanity

Why do employers consider community service important?

It demonstrates the volunteer has good

character and commitment.

What is body language?

Body language is gestures, posture, and

eye-contact one uses to express oneself.

Students under the age of 18 years old must have_______ to

have a job.

Students under the age of 18 must have a work

permit in order to have a job.

Students under the age of 18 may work NO MORE THAN ______ hours on a

school day

Students under the age of 18 may work NO

MORE than 4 hours on a school day

______ credits are required to graduate from a Georgia high

school

23 credits required for HS

graduation in GA.

What are some stress-relieving strategies?

1. Healthy lifestyle2. Time Management

3. Change or accept the situation

What are some examples of post-

secondary education?

Two year college Four year collegeTechnical College

Military On-Line Courses

On-The-Job Training

Define: compromise

Compromise is to give up something

to settle a disagreement

What three classes must high school students earn 4 credits in to

graduate ?

EnglishMathematics

Science

80% of ALL people lose their job due

to what?

Poor work ethics

What are some good resources that help you reach your educational

and career goals?

MentorsCivic organizations

Corporations

What is a self-assessment?

A self-assessment is when you evaluate yourself on your

performance in a job, in school, or at home.

Effective communication skills on a job, at school, or at home means that

you are always encouraging and

supporting your co-workers or teammates

A resume should always be

accompanied by a _______

Cover Letter

If you are paid the same amount of money per week, month or year,

regardless of the hours you work- you are paid

by ___________?

A Salary

What are three scholarships and grants

available to Georgia students?

HOPE GrantHOPE Scholarship

Zell Miller Scholarship

The dollar value of the grants/scholarships have the Zell Miller

awarding the most $, then HOPE Scholarship,

and then the HOPE grant.