Learning for Earning : Your Route to Success

by Wanat, John A.; Pfeiffer, E. Weston; Gulik, Richard Van

• ISBN13: 9781566374606
• ISBN10: 156637460X
• Edition: Workbook
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-06-01
• Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Pub

Table of Contents

Part One: Exploring the World of Work
The Importance of Work	7	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Your Thoughts on Work
Working to Help Others
Careers That Meet Your Goals
The Changing Workplace	11	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Workplace Solutions
Workforce Changes
The Computer Revolution
The Law in the Workplace	15	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
A Case of Discrimination
Is This Sexual Harassment?
Taking Action
Part Two: Acquiring Workplace Skills
Job Search Skills	19	(6)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Want Ad Abbreviations
Using Want Ads
Resume Worksheet
Applying for Employment
Interviewing Skills	25	(6)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Company Research
Interview Questions
Interview Practices
Follow-Up in Writing
Good Employee Skills	31	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
If You Were an Employer
Winners or Losers?
Winning Work Habits
Being a Team Player	35	(6)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Tips for Getting Along
Studying Work Attitudes
Good Work Habits in Action
Keeping Safety First	41	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Preventing Accidents
Understanding Safety Practices
Handling Changes in Job Status	45	(6)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Starting Full-Time Work
Changing Jobs
Leaving a Job
Job Changes Through a Career
Report on Changes
Part Three: Developing Personal Skills for Job Success
Basic Skills for Job Success	51	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Strengthening Your Vocabulary
Proofreading for Accuracy
Math Practice
Time Management and Study Skills	55	(6)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Time Log
Time Log Review
IRS Time
Good and Poor Study Habits
Communication Skills	61	(6)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Speech Evaluation
Telephone Practice
Writing Business Letters
Understanding Body Language
Your Appearance	67	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Check Your Grooming Habits
What Workers Wear
Wardrobe Planning for Work
Good Health and Job Success	71	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
A Balanced Diet
Learning About Stress
Avoiding Substance Abuse at Work
Developing Leadership Skills	75	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Being a Good Leader
Learning About Vocational Organizations
Your Vocational Organization
Part Four: Exploring Career Options
Learning About Careers	79	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Investigating Job Factors
Obtaining Career Information
Getting to Know Your Library's Career Information Sources
Types of Careers	83	(6)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Occupational Research
Exploring Career Clusters
A Business of Your Own	89	(8)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Retail and Business Services
Is Entrepreneurship for You?
Business Advice
Planning a Business
Business Organizations
Part Five: Making Plans for Career Success
Learning About Yourself	97	(6)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Your Personality Traits and Self-Concept
Identifying My Interests---People, Data, Things
Aptitudes, Abilities, and Values
Making Decisions	103	(6)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
The Decision-Making Process
Trade-Offs
Preparing for Career Decisions
Making Decisions at Work
Options for Education and Training	109	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Basic Skills for the Workplace
Plans for Career Training
Figuring Educating and Training Costs
Making a Career Plan	113	(6)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Job Likes and Dislikes
Career Interests and Abilities Inventory
Setting and Reaching Goals
Part Six: Managing Your Money
Paychecks and Taxes	119	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Completing a Tax Return
Reading a Paycheck Stub
Budgets	123	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Fixed and Flexible Expenses
Making Your Money Work for You
Planning a Budget
Checking Accounts	127	(6)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Using a Checking Account
Balancing a Checkbook
Correcting an Imbalance
Savings	133	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Financial Institutions
Savings Deposits and Withdrawals
Savings Survey
Credit	137	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Credit Advantages and Disadvantages
The Cost of Credit
The Credit Game
Insurance	141	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Car Insurance Costs
Personal Property Inventory
Understanding Insurance
Part Seven: Growing Toward Independence
A Place to Live	145	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Apartment Search
Furnishing an Apartment
Housing Costs
Transportation	149	(4)
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Reading a Bus Schedule
Transportation Comparison
Being a Responsible Citizen	153
Reinforcing Vocabulary
Voters' Survey
Classroom Council
Legal Advice
Writing a Complaint Letter
Citizen Awareness