PERSONAL FINANCE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CAREER PLANNING STARTS WITH SELF-ASSESSMENT

What does that mean? You need to know what interests you and

what you can do.

THIS ISN’T IT!!!!!

Employers seek employees who demonstrate the attitudes & behaviors of a strong work ethic

WHO MAKES MORE????

Higher skill and/or education levels generally lead to higher incomes

WHAT’S HAPPENED TO THESE JOBS???

Supply & demand also influence job income

SOMETIMES AN OLD DOG DOES NEED TO LEARN NEW TRICKS!

Employers seek individuals who have kept pace with technological changes by updating their skills

Technological advancements create new jobs in the work place

Technology allows people to work across international borders.

This creates competition from foreign workers for U.S. jobs.

BUT, it can also create opportunities for U.S. workers to work for companies from other countries

TOP 10 BEST JOBS IN AMERICA, ACCORDING TO CNN:

1. Software Architect 2. Physician’s Assistant 3. Management Consultant 4. Physical Therapist 5. Environmental Engineer 6. Civil Engineer 7. Database Administrator 8. Sales Director 9. Certified Public Accountant 10. Biomedical Engineer

BEING FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE MEANS A LOT OF THINGS.

Like what? Making careful spending decisions Saving & investing for the future Having Insurance (know how much an ER

visit is?) Keeping a budget Using credit wisely Understanding contracts, warrantees &

guarantees to protect YOU