Praxis 5101: Professional Business Education Latest Update Graded A

Praxis 5101: Professional Business Education Latest Update Graded A Business School University-level institution that confers degrees in business administration or management Initiative An individual's ability to take steps without direct guidance Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Created to protect worker and health. Its main aim was to ensure that employers provide their workers with an environment free from dangers to their safety and health, such as exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or unsanitary conditions. Minimum Wage The legal minimum hourly wage for large employers. Disabled Rights Individuals that are physically disabled are protected in the work place Gender Protection Employees are not to be discriminated against on the basis of their gender Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Federal law requiring organizations with 50 or more employees to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave after childbirth or adoption; to care for a seriously ill family member or for an employee's own serious illness; or to take care of urgent needs that arise when a spouse, child, or parent in the National Guard or Reserve is called to active duty Maternity Leave time off from work that allows a mother to give birth, recover, and begin to care for a new baby Paternity Leave A period, usually 12 weeks, of unpaid family or medical leave from work offered to new fathers Sexual Orientation Discrimination Discrimination based on sexual identity, individuals protected in some states Strong Workplace Behaviors Responsible and reliable, active listening, positive attitude, professional behavior, helpful, flexible, accountable, and problem solver Career Planning Actions and activities that individuals perform in order to give direction to their work lives. Career Strategies Short-term and long-term goals. Realistic, consider the type of career that will suit them. Self evaluate their abilities, skills and characteristics to find jobs. Career Planning Steps Begins with personal assessment, considering strengths, weaknesses, abilities, dislikes, likes. Consider working salary, hours, conditions. Research opportunities, start generally and move to more narrow pursuits. Multi layered, flexible plans. Employment Resources Career centers at schools, employment agencies and recruiters, internet job boards, job fairs, classified advertisements, personal networking Job Skill Development Internships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, part-time jobs, volunteering, school-to-work programs Resume A brief account of one's work experience and qualifications. Resume Qualities Professional and comprehensive, all pertinent information. Objective is necessary to state what the employee is searching for. GPA is included if it is impressive, must list experience, work dates, responsibilities and accomplishments. Assess individuals skills. List accolades and awards. Cover Letter A letter you send with your resume to provide more information about you. Strong Cover Letter Customize the letter to each job, address to a specific person (if possible), focus on how candidate would benefit the company, it should show impressive and substantiated information, explain how the candidate meets the qualifications, be succinct and not long (one page). Job Applications Application form to fill out for employment Strong Job Application Use blue or black ink, erasable pens are are useful. Neat print and legible. No blanks, use N/A instead. Explain long employment gaps, personal fact sheet may benefit the employee Job Interviews Formal meetings between you and your potential employer Job Interview Preperation Consider the most commonly asked questions, practice with a friend. Research the company so to show initiative and understanding. Prepare resume, portfolio and other necessary professional documents. Dress appropriate to the interview, be friendly and enthusiastic. Show good body language, maintain eye contact. Listen to questions and answer fully. Support information, send thank you card after interview. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Organizations dedicated to helping students learn and prepare for careers. Many times offer mentoring opportunities. Often the students benefit from the experience from faculty advisors. Some even offer scholarships. Good start for students embarking in careers. CTSO Benefits Provide pertinent experience and networking opportunities. Can help gain internships or jobs. CTSO looks good on a resume. CTSO Faculty Advisors Provide information and guidance to business students in the organization. Possibly just information in general. May attend students at events. Facilitate networking and mentor business students. National Business Education Association (NBEA) Professional organization devoted exclusively to serving individuals and groups engaged in instruction, administration, research, and dissemination of information for and about business. Provides publications, national conventions, networking opportunities, advocacy in legislative issues, national development and information regarding national business. Has social media presence. DECA Started in 1946 to help high school and college students prepare for business jobs in the fields of management, marketing, finance, and hospitality. 200,000 members provides countless opportunities for those interested in business. Several competitions and skill demonstrations. Network of over 5000 advisors, DECA offers leadership conferences and development conferences. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) 200,000 members that make it the largest career organization for business students. Offers competitions for students to demonstrate knowledge. Lets students learn about current trends and ways to make their career goals come true. Local and national conferences, offers leadership events for members and local officers Business Professionals of America 43000 Members, one of the largest career and technical student organizations for students interested in management, information technology, office admin and similar careers. Conferences, competitive events and other resources. Local state and national levels. Offers the Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP). Scholarships, leaderships positions and a National Leadership Academy. Allows for networking locally and nationally. Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) process through which BPA prepares students to assess their real-world business skills and problem-solving abilities in finance, management, information technology, and computer applications Chambers of Commerce Organizations that allow local businesses to work together for the benefit of the business community as a whole. Various sizes, they can find ways to network with each other, can lobby for new regulations, but have no ability to do this on their own. Can be non profit or government too. Generally have an executive council or board of directors, sometimes a CEO or similar individual. Professional Organization Benefits Workshops that help understand business world better and trends. This can be passed to their students. In addition, provide networking opportunities. Looks good on resumes.