Transcript Investment in yourself “Take Charge of Your Finances

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INVEST IN YOURSELF
ADVANCED LEVEL
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What is a job?
• Job – an activity through which an individual can earn
money
• Most people have several jobs during their lifetime
Have you had a job?
What jobs have your family members had?
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How do values transfer into careers
• When researching a career you FIRST, match your
values, likes and dislikes when completing a interest
inventory survey (assessment) .
Values: How can the results be interpretedMoney=Job that pays well: Stock Broker
Status = Value Power: Dr., Executive
Security= Want to be at a job for an extended time.
Typically Gov./Teachers & Police officers.
Family = Value Time: Job w/ Regular hours
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Your financial life cycle can impact your
results.
• Basic Wealth: You’re presently in that stage.
(what do value?)
• Wealth Accumulation: Early 30’s to 60’s
(What will you value then?)
• Wealth Distribution: 60’s and up?
(What will you value then?)
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After the assessment:
• Step 2: Research a career
For Example: www.mynextmove.org
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How do you become qualified for jobs?
Human
capital
Transferable
skills
Invest
in
yourself
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What is human capital?
Human capital - the skills, knowledge, and
experiences possessed by an individual
How can a person invest in their
human capital?
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What are transferable skills?
Transferable skills - versatile skills that
are applied to personal and
professional roles
Organization
Creativity
Cooperation
Listening
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What is a transferable skill
you possess in each category?
Categories of Transferable Skills
Explanation
Example
Interpersonal
Analytical
Technical
Organization
People or
soft skills
Analyze
problems and
find solutions
Specific,
hands-on
skills
Sort data,
plan, arrange
projects,
keep records
Presenting
Research
Computer
proficiency
Time
management
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Traits of Successful Workers include:
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Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Flexibility
“The ability to think outside of the box” :
Critical Thinking
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Creativity
Organization
• Take a class, participate in an organization, volunteer
• Have a part-time job, participate in a sport, use an
electronic time saving tool such as Evernote
Clear
communication &
teamwork
• Participate in a group project, student organization,
take a class, attend a leadership training
Critical
thinking/problem
solving
• Enroll in challenging classes, engage in meaningful
discussion, enhance reading and writing skills
Technology
• Take a class, participate in collaborative online
environments, use technology for learning
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Investing in your
human capital
and transferable
skills
Develops
A career
Career - lifetime journey of building and applying
skills, knowledge, and experiences in paid
employment positions
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Why develop
your career?
Enhance wellbeing
High
well‐being
comes from
feeling good
about one’s life
Feelings of
success
Careers may
contribute to
high well-being
Results in
meaningful
work
Enjoyable
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Why develop your career?
Potential to
earn more
money
Lifestyle
Level of goods and
services you
currently have
Standard of
living
Level of goods
and services you
desire
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How do you invest in yourself?
Informal
training
Learning
that occurs
in daily life
Networking
Formal
training
Learn a
specific set
of skills
usually from
experts
Postsecondary
education
Continuing
education
Reading
Workshops
What type of informal and formal training
are you currently participating in?
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Training often results in…
Greater job
security
Increased
employability
Increased earnings
throughout a
career
Making
connections with
people
Adding/enhancing
skills
Increased
knowledge
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Education pays…
Income
Earning Ability
Education
Unemployment
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Final Step of the Career Research Process..
• Evaluate your options:
Costs (Education) Vs. Benefits (Potential
Salary, Fringe Benefits, and the Ability to
achieve your Needs, Wants and Goals w/o
compromising your values.
Future Outlook: Will you find employment?
Where? If you have to move, does the salary
Meet the demands of the Cost of Living Index.
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