Career Planning and Development

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definition of a career, the steps of the career planning process, informational interviews, and mobility.

Career

A place to work for at least 30 years.

The Career Planning Process

Personal Assessment

Taking a look at things you like and things that you are good at and making it into a career.

Employment Market Analysis

Researching the job market for careers.

Application Process

Letting people know you're in the market for a job.

Interview Process

1 on 1 interviews or panel interviews.

Employment Acceptance

How long it takes for you to get accepted for the job.

Career Development and Advancement

Informational Interview

Talking to someone that is in the career you are interested in.

Getting advice about that career and how to approach it.

Mobility

How far are you willing to travel?

Values

Something that is important to you.

Skills

Something that you learn/practise.

Ability

Something that comes naturally.

[height]

Education

A place where you learn your skills and knowledge.

Entry Level

No degree/experience/brand new.

Benefit

Additional things that come with the job

[health care][resources][discount]

Living Standard

Your level of comfort in your day to day life

[products]

Cost of Living

What's the price of your level of comfort?

Pay Period

How often you get paid.

Payroll

Keeping track of the hours/days that you work and how much you get paid.

Full - Time

Working at least 40hrs hours a week.

By law they have to offer medical benefits.

Part - Time

Working at least 20hrs a week.

You do not have to be offered medical benefits.

Hourly Pay

The amount of money you get per hour of work.

Overtime

Any hours that you work past 40hrs.

Hourly pay x 1.5.

Salary

Getting paid the same amount per pay check regardless of how many hours you work.

Gross Pay

Your pay before taxes.

Deductions

The amount taken out of your payment.

Withholding

A number of people that you take care of.

Federal Income Tax Withholding

This pays for anything that runs under the U.S

[Military]

State Income Tax Withholding

This pays for anything that runs the state.

[Teacher]

Social Security Deduction

6.2% of your gross pay.

Social security is money for you when you retire.

Medicare Tax Deduction

1.45% of your gross pay.

This pays for medical insurance when you retire.

Other Deductions

Medical insurance right now

Net Pay

Gross pay - Deductions

Pay after taxes