1. Objective 5.03: Produce a personal career plan

2. A. Critique self-assessment information from “A Look at Me” sheet 1. Values 2. Interests 3. Personality 4. Data, People, Things preference 5. Skills and aptitudes 6. Education and training acceptable

3. B. Evaluate career research from Personal Career Profile sheets. 1. Career values 2. Career duties/responsibilities 3. Personality/traits needed 4. Data, People, Things Relationship 5. Skills and aptitudes required 6. Education/training required

4. C. Produce an Individual Career Plan 1. Critique formal and informal learning experiences in relation to ultimate personal, educational and career goals. a. Extracurricular/Volunteer activities b. Work experience c. Education and training 2. Check stepping-stone goals in relation to ultimate personal, educational and career goals. a. Junior high school b. High school – Short term goals c. College/Training – Medium term goals d. After college – Long term goals

5. D. Plan a career ladder for the career cluster selected. 1. Job experience requiring no high school (entry-level) 2. Job requiring high school diploma (semi-skilled) 3. Job requiring Associate’s degree (semi-professional) 4. Job requiring Bachelor’s degree (professional) 5. Job requiring Advanced degree (professional)

6. Career Plan Can be defined as: A course of action toward achieving career and educational goals. Or A step by step plan of action including career information influenced by an individual’s ultimate career goal

7. Advanced Education ensures more career opportunities A career Plan should be updated annually