NAME: _______________________________ PD: ______ CHAPTER 1

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What is Work?
• Work is is any activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces something of value to
______________ and/or ______________.
• Need to find out how to earn money for doing work that you truly enjoy.
• With a full-time job, you will work _____ or more hours a week and could spend more than ________ hours
a year at work!

Why do People Work?

1. _______________________
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2. _______________________
– Knowing your are positively affecting the world around you can inspire you to continue working

– Work has an economic value. It produces the ___________ and ___________ that people need
and want.

▪ __________: Things you can see, touch, buy, and sell.

▪ __________: Perform an activity for a fee.

3. _______________________
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4. _______________________
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What Type of Work is Right for You?

• Need to base your work off of your:
1. ______________ -- Subjects or activities that attract your attention and that you enjoy doing or learning
about.
2. ______________ -- An ability or talent – something you do well.
3. ______________ -- The thoughts, ideas and actions that are important to you.
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4. ______________ -- The combination qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character. It’s how
you act around others.
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Interests
• People usually prefer to work with:
– _____________: Refers to information, facts, words, figures, and statistics.
• Examples:
– _____________: Refers to working with people.
• Examples:
– _____________: Refers to tools, machines, and other equipment.
• Examples:
– _____________: Refers to thoughts, theories, insights, creativity
• Examples:

Skill Sets in the Workplace

• Three main types of skill sets:
1. __________________: Include skills such as reading, writing, language arts, and mathematics.
They are necessary for all occupations.
▪ _______________ -

2. __________________: Intangible skills that you can apply and make use of in various occupations.
These skills include:
▪ _________________ = Relating to others, friendly personality, being likable
▪ Analytical = Problem Solving
▪ Organizational = Prioritizing, Planning, Time management
▪ Professionalism (workplace character) = Integrity, Reliability, Punctuality, Appearance
▪ Team Work
▪ Attitude/Enthusiasm

3. __________________: Skills that relate to a specific occupation and can only be applied to a
related occupation.
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➢ When you have enough money to buy a new car, what features will you look for?

WORK VALUES –

• Everybody values something different!

• Different careers hold different values.
• Some common work-related values include:

1. ______________ – Activities that promote job growth or the expansion of job duties and
responsibilities.

2. ______________ – Something of value that an employer gives to its employees in addition to

money.

– Examples:

– Retirement Plans:
o _____________________________ -- You will put a portion of your salary into the fund
and your employer may match this contribution up to a specific amount or percent. The
amount you receive at retirement depends on the amount in the fund.

o _____________________________ -- Your retirement benefit is usually based on a

formula that takes into account factors like the number of years you worked for the
employer (years of service) your salary. Your retirement benefit is generally provided in
the form of regular payments over your lifetime.

3. ______________ – Having the opportunity to perform difficult or important tasks.

4. ______________ – Being able to work in a setting where you are comfortable, such as
outside or in an office.

– Telecommute:

5. ______________ – You get to try out your own ideas and make you own decisions.

6. ______________ – Having a steady, long-term job.

7. ______________ – Be able to work in an area that best suits your lifestyle, such as close to
home, in a city, in a rural setting, etc.

8. ______________ – Being paid well for your work.

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– Wage:

– Salary:

9. ______________ – Having a job that allows you to move around and be active.

10. ______________ – Being able to direct or manage the work of others.

11. ______________ – Being able to work and interact with people on a daily basis.

12. ______________ – Being able to work in a predictable job, or in a job where there is little to no
risk.

13. ______________ – Having the opportunity to travel as part of one’s job duties.

14. ______________ – Having the opportunity to do something different on a daily basis.

15. ______________ – Being able to work the hours/shifts that best suit your lifestyle.

– 1st Shift (_______________) =

– 2nd Shift (_______________) =

– 3rd Shift (_______________) =

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Occupation, Job, and Career

• ______________ – The field of work you are in or the type of work you do.

• _____________ – Work that you do in exchange for payment. Most people view this as a
“means to an end”.

• ______________ – An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life with

opportunities for growth. It is a lifetime journey making use of your skills,
knowledge, and experiences.

Job vs. Career

• The characteristics of a job compared to a career include:
JOB CAREER

Why a Job?
• You may have to accept any job that you can get. It may be low paying, boring, or undesirable. But a
job is a job! A job is a ____________. With a job, you can:
1.
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4.
5.
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Responsibility and Job Duties

• ________________ are requirements that must be fulfilled as part of the routine of one’s job.

• ________________ is being accountable and fulfilling your duties. It is something people expect you to
do and it is being dependable when you have things to do!

• All jobs will have many duties and it is your responsibility to fulfill those duties.

School as a Workplace
• School is a workplace!
• During your high school years, you are developing a school record. Your school record consists of:
1.
2.
3.
4.
• A poor school record is hard to ______________.
• If you have done poorly in school, you can start working harder now!
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• Now is the time to change your ____________________ and/or ______________________.

Education
• Different education levels consist of:

1. ____________________________

2. ____________________________ =

3. ____________________________ =

4. ____________________________ =

5. ____________________________=

6. ____________________________=