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Mastering Personal Finance: Income Sources, Career Choices & Job Search Strategies

Learn about personal income sources, career choices, and effective job search strategies to enhance your financial well-being. Explore various types of income including wages, salaries, and investment income, and discover valuable tips on networking, job fairs, and traditional job leads.

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Mastering Personal Finance: Income Sources, Career Choices & Job Search Strategies

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  1. You must put money in before you can take it out!

  2. Section 1

  3. Personal Sources of Income • Wages • hourly, overtime • Salaries • set monthly amount • Tips • voluntary payment for service • Commissions • % of total sales • Some get salary, some don’t

  4. Entrepreneurship and Business Income Corporation • Owned by group of stockholders • Share of after-tax profits Sole Proprietorship Partnership Co-owners Both parties legally joined together Share of after-tax profits • Single owner • Paid with profit • ALL after-tax profits are yours

  5. Investment Income • Investing • Committing $ for period of time to earn more $ • Stocks • Bonds • Real Estate

  6. Government Payment (Income) • Financial Aid for Students • College funding • Social Security • Retirement benefit • Medicare/Medicaid • Health • Unemployment benefits • Insurance when job lost • Assistance • Food stamps, welfare, etc. Social Security poster 1937

  7. Grants, Royalties, Inheritance • Grants • “free” money for projects • Royalties • % of sales for products sold Music, books, etc. • Inheritance • $, property, object of value from someone who has died • Can become continuing source of income if managed

  8. Choosing Your Career • Daydream • Make a thorough self-assessment • Gather career information • Set a realistic career goal • Make a decision • Outline a plan of action

  9. Section 2

  10. Networking • Building professional relationships that assist both parties in reaching their goals • Best source for job leads • 80% of all jobs found by networking

  11. Professional and Trade Organizations • Resume exchange program • Job posting program • Search for organizations within your profession • Great place for networking

  12. Job/Career Fairs • Plan ahead • Set up a “plan of attack” • Network, even if there are no jobs in your field at this time

  13. Traditional Sources of Job Leads • Newspaper Ads • Classifieds • Employment Agencies • Match workers with jobs • Free vs. Fee • Cold Contact/Direct Mail • Send to HR Director if you don’t know if there are jobs

  14. Internet • Can be difficult • Portal Site • Entrance to other related sites on the Internet • Riley Guide • Online Job Sites • Corporate Career Centers • Posted by companies • Provide information on company, as well as job openings • Information on guidelines for applying

  15. Online Job Sites • CareerOneStop – www.onestop.com • USAJOBS – www.usajobs.gov • The Riley Guide – www.riley.com • Job-Hunt – www.jobhunt.com • www.Monster.com • www.CareerBuilder.com • www.HotJobs.com • www.Craigslist.org

  16. Organizing Job Search • Computer • Excel or Word • Paper and Pencil • Job-Lead Cards • Keep track of: • Job leads • Contact Information • Job Information

  17. Applying for aJob • Personal Data Sheet • Detailed information that you might need on an application

  18. JobApplications • Typewritten (if online) • Blue or Black Ink • Neat, legible • Sometimes is first impression • Check spelling • Never leave blank

  19. Forms Needed • Social Security Card • Must have SS Card to be paid legally • Keep card safe • Memorize number • Work Permit • Document that verifies age

  20. Résumé • Summary of applicant’s information • Organized • Customized to Job • One to two pages • Electronic Résumés • Word processing program • Text only file • Times New Roman, 12-pt font • Website’s Résumé Builder • Include: • Job Title • Contact Information • Education • Special Skills • Experience • School activities and awards • References • Keywords – page 23

  21. Problems Providing Personal Information • May not want current employer knowing you are looking • Privacy Policy for online résumé bank • Identity Theft • Mask Personal Information • Delete Information when not needed anymore

  22. Cover Letters • DO NOT restate your résumé • Introduce yourself • First opportunity to tell about yourself • Custom for each job • Proper Contact Information • Research Company and include info. you learn • Spell Check and have someone proofread!!!!! • Paragraph 1 • Introduce yourself • Title you are applying for • Paragraph 2 and/or 3 • Interests, qualifications, why you can do a good job • Last Paragraph • Take initiative • You will call to schedule a time to meet to discuss position

  23. Interviewing Section 3 Pre-Employment Testing

  24. Interview Advice • Lasting Impressions • Be On Time • Go Alone • Eye Contact • Answer Questions Thoughtfully • Handle Illegal Questions Intelligently • Ask Good Questions • Leave when Finished • Thank You Letter

  25. Pre-EmploymentTesting

  26. Checking Your Credit Score • Used by employers • FICA • Can be disadvantage for young people without history • Measures Responsibility and Organization

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