Financial Literacy: Career Exploration

VIDEO: Work or College? What should you do after high school? It’s a big question, but don’t panic. Watch this video that breaks down some different options. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet. ACTIVITY: Which Jobs Align with My Interests? As you explore different career paths using the Interest Assessment, you might find there […]

Financial Literacy: Finding A Job

Use the links below to complete the Finding A Job worksheet in Teams. ARTICLE: How to Find a Job Using Job Boards and Websites Figuring out what career you’re interested in is hard enough, so you’ll want to make the process of finding available jobs in your industry as painless as possible. Luckily, technology has […]

Foundations of Business: Employee Retention

Continue working on Employee Retention Plan (see below for instructions). Upload your completed assignment in Teams by midnight tonight. Read this article and choose an employee retention strategy in the article that you would implement to help keep employees motivated. Choose the theory of motivation you are utilizing with your strategy. Please upload your completed video, […]

Foundations of Business: What Makes a Happy Place to Work?

Read Chapter 7.4. Complete #1-3 on What Makes a Great Place to Work assignment. Discuss your answers to #3 with the person beside you. Watch the video on creating a work culture that brings out the best in employees. Complete #4-5 on What Makes a Great Place to Work assignment. Discuss which piece of information from […]

Foundations of Business: Performance Appraisal

Allow time for students to share about their employee retention projects, if desired. Watch video on five success factors for a performance appraisals. Use a clear outline Involve employee Start with the bad news More regular feedback, not just once a year Document employee appraisal sessions Read Chapter 7.5. Learning Target: I can explain how managers evaluate […]

Financial Literacy: Resumes and Cover Letters

INFOGRAPHIC: Resume Format            VIDEO: What Should You Include on a Resume? As you’ve seen, it usually takes a number of applications to get an interview. A strong resume can increase your chances of getting an interview. Employers receive a lot of applications, so they’ll use your resume to make a snap judgment about whether you […]

Financial Literacy: The Interview

VIDEO: Top Interview Tips You’ll never be able to predict exactly what will happen in one job interview compared to another, but you can prepare yourself to succeed by practicing the things that are under your control. Watch this video to learn more about best practices in interviewing. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet. […]

Foundations of Business: Labor Unions

Play Theories of Motivation Kahoot. Watch video on unions. Unions are groups of workers who have banded together to have better negotiation power, higher wages, better working conditions, better benefits. Watch video on union strikes. Read Chapter 7.6. Discuss: You’ve just gotten a job as an autoworker. Would you prefer to work in a unionized or nonunionized plant? Why? If […]

Financial Literacy: Starting a New Job

VIDEO: How to Negotiate Your Salary Congratulations! After spending many hours working to get a job, you finally received a job offer! But before you accept or decline, you want to make sure it’s the best possible offer. This includes negotiating your starting salary. Watch this video to learn tips on how to negotiate your […]