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Part One—Exploring the World of Careers .....................26..................... 26
1 The Importance of Careers ............................................................................28
2 The Changing Workplace ...............................................................................42
3 The Law in the Workplace ..............................................................................62
Part Two—Exploring Career Options Part Two—Exploring Career Options ..............................76.............................. 76
4 Learning About Careers .................................................................................78
5 Types of Careers .............................................................................................95
6 A Business of Your Own ...............................................................................132
Part Three—Making Plans for Career Success................. Part Three—Making Plans for Career Success ................. 144 144
7 Learning About Yourself ...............................................................................146
8 Making Decisions .........................................................................................159
9 Options for Education and Training ............................................................171
10 Making a Career Plan ...................................................................................184
Part Four—Acquiring Workplace Skills.......................196196.......................Skills Part Four—Acquiring Workplace
11 Job Search Skills ..........................................................................................198
12 Interviewing Skills ........................................................................................215
13 Good Employee Skills ..................................................................................230
14 Being a Team Player .....................................................................................244
15 Keeping Safety First .....................................................................................261
16 Handling Changes in Job Status .................................................................285
Part Five—Developing Personal Skills for Job Success... Part Five—Developing Personal Skills for Job Success ... 296 296
17 Basic Skills for Job Success .......................................................................298
18 Time Management and Study Skills ............................................................312
19 Communication Skills ..................................................................................326
20 Your Appearance ..........................................................................................349
21 Good Health and Job Success ....................................................................361
22 Developing Leadership Skills ......................................................................379
Part Six—Managing Your Money Part Six—Managing Your Money ................................ ................................ 392 392
23 Paychecks and Taxes ...................................................................................394
24 Budgets .........................................................................................................406
25 Checking Accounts ......................................................................................418
26 Savings ..........................................................................................................434
27 Credit .............................................................................................................449
28 Insurance .......................................................................................................462
Part Seven—Growing Toward Independence......................474474......................Independence Part Seven—Growing Toward
29 A Place to Live ..............................................................................................476
30 Transportation ...............................................................................................487
31 Being a Responsible Citizen ........................................................................497
Glossary..................................................................................................................510
Index ........................................................................................................................518
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