1. Cornerstones for Career College Success 3rd edition
Topic: Change/Goal-Setting
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2. What Do Employers Want? Excellent written/oral communication skills
Problem solving skills
Capacity to change and learn quickly
Work well with others
Computer literacy
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3. Ten Cornerstones for Success
Passion
Motivation
Knowledge
Resourcefulness
Creativity
Adaptability
Openmindedness
Communication
Accountability
Vision
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4. Why Choose College? Most students say: “Show me the money!”
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5. Education, Pay, and Unemployment
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6. What Can College Do for You?
Become more civically/politically engaged
Become more open-minded and accepting
Develop problem solving skills
Develop Computer/information literacy skills
Become more financially independent
Become a life-long learner
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7. Six Truths about College Success
#1. Success is about choices, sacrifices, change -step outside your comfort zone #2. Higher education is a two-way street -you have to give in order to receive #3. Self-motivation and -responsibility required -no “victim mentality” allowed
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8. Six Truths about College Success
#4. Self-management is key -remember 2-3 hour rule #5. This is not high school -recognize and embrace differences #6. Eliminate “This isn’t Harvard” syndrome -make the most out of your experience
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9. Bringing About Change Change is a skill – it is learned
Change takes time – slow and systematic
Change requires an attitude adjustment
Change demands action – you must participate
Change is about working toward something
Change is about letting go and holding on
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10. Eliminating Roadblocks
Eliminate “I CAN’T Syndrome”
Focus on positive aspects of life
Eliminate negative thoughts and self-talk
Visualize your success
Take responsibility
What company do you keep?
Seek out positive, optimistic people
Avoid contaminated people who tear you down
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11. Set a Goal and Change Your Life!
Think about a dream you have or a problem you need to solve
Commitment and self-motivation will help you complete your goal
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12. Characteristics of Attainable Goals
Reasonable – challenging but possible
Believable – you can do it!
Measureable – concrete, observable steps
Adaptable – life happens!
Controllable – you are responsible for change
Desirable – you must want it and own it
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13. Steps for Effective Goal-Setting
Goal statement and target date
Action steps
Narrative statement
“I Deserve” statement
Personal signature and commitment
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14. Topic Reflections Evaluate your reasons for attending college
Use goal-setting
Get involved in the changes in life and learning
Eliminate negative self-talk
Keep your sense of humor
Be courageous and face your fears
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