CAREERS & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
CFM
CFM is a one semester course, worth 1/2 credit
1. PREPARING FOR WORK
Learning about work-why people work
The job ahead-work histories and the future
Looking for a job- preparing to look & finding job leads
Applying for the job- applications, resume writing, contacting employers
Interviewing for the job- before, during (mock interview) and after the interview
2. WORKING ON THE JOB
Beginning a new job-your 1st day, management and forms
Employer expectations- performance, attitudes and behaviors
Worker rights
Human relations at work-communication
Earnings and job advancement
Appearance on the job
3. CAREER PLANNING
Career decision making-the decision making process
Information about your self-getting it and working with it
Career information-the world or work, exploring occupations
4. SUCCESS SKILLS
Communication skills-listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Math and Measurement-
Safety skills- accidents, personal safety and public safety
Leadership skills
Computer and technology skills
Entrepreneurial skills-self employment/small business
5. MANAGING YOUR MONEY
Principles of economics
You as a consumer
Banking and credit-checking accounts, credit and its use
Budgeting, saving, and investing money
Insuring against loss- health, home, life, and auto insurance
Taxes
Social security and IRAs
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