Academic Strategies UNIT 9 Career Planning Professor Kelly 1

AGENDA Career Planning Process Career Planning Tools SWOT Analysis Case Study UNIT 9 and 10 Assignments Questions 2

Wisdom… "Do not worry if you have built your castles in the air. They are where they should be. Now put the foundations under them." ~Henry David Thoreau (from Walden) 3

The Choice Career planning is a choice, not a discovery….. It is the bridge between our dreams and the reality of our future. 4

What is a Career Plan? A plan for the direction of your working life Consists of: An overarching vision for what you want to achieve in your working life Short, medium and longer term goals for your career progression Matching your personality, values, beliefs, skills and interests to work which is rewarding to you 5

6 Your Interests (e.g., people, math, science) Identify Career Possibilities Your Strengths (e.g., creativity, leadership, writing) Your Needs (e.g., income, growth, personal fulfillment) Occupational Outlook Summaries CareerOneStop Job Summaries & Videos Networking, Internships, Job Shadowing, Volunteering Evaluate/Select a Career Career Planning Process

Essentially a three step process: 1. Self awareness - where am I now and how did I get here? 2. Options awareness - what’s out there for me, where am I going – vision for the future? 3. Self marketing - how will I get there? – action planning to achieve your goals 7

Personality… AReserved, critical,Outgoing, easygoing BConcrete ThinkingAbstract Thinking Ceasily upset.Emotionally stable DComplacent, undemonstrative,Excitable, impatient, demanding. EObedient, conforming, humble.Independent, competitive, stubborn. FSerious, introspective, taciturn,Cheerful, enthusiastic, expressive, alert. GEvades rules, quitting, feels few obligations.Conscientious, persevering, moralistic, HShy, restrained, hesitant.Venturesome, socially bold, impulsive, ITough minded, self reliant, realistic.Tender minded, dependent, sensitive. JGoes readily with the group, zestful,Individualistic, inhibited, reflective. OPlacid, self- assured, complacent, sereneApprehensive, easily troubled, Q2Group dependent, a joiner & sound followerSelf sufficient, prefers own decisions, Q3Undisciplined, self conflict, follows own urgesControlled, socially precise, self-disciplined. Q4Relaxed, torpid, un-frustrated.Tense, frustrated, driven, overwrought Motivational drives, needs and attitudes are important factors in determining career choices Output of Career Assessment Personality Test

Career Planning Process Start to research and make first decisions about where you want to work: Private sector or government (Fed/State/Local) Organization size – large, small to medium enterprise Management, working environment, culture Self employment & freelancing – are you suited, how will you get your work? Location – local, regional, national, global, virtual Industry, niche or specialization – what are your interests, what skills are needed in the area? 9

Begin the process now….. Know your skills Skills are at the core of any job Skills are at the core of any job You already have many skills You already have many skills Content skills reflect your knowledge Content skills reflect your knowledge Transferable skills reflect your abilities across different content areas Transferable skills reflect your abilities across different content areas

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Career Planning- 11 Job Skills for the 21 st Century Three foundations Basic skills Thinking skills Personal qualities

Your Career Hours Invested

Some Career Planning Tools SWOT ANALYSIS A LOOK AT YOUR TRANSFERABLE SKILLS NETWORKING INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS RESEARCH SELF ANALYSIS & INTROSPECTION MAKING A CAREER ACTION PLAN 13

Transferable Skills… Are abilities that can be applied to any job. Differ from content skills. Create a powerful link between higher education and the work world. Almost any skill you use to succeed in one situation can transfer to success in another.

What are my transferable skills? Reflect on key experiences Recall when you performed at your peak The word skill points to something you do Examples: analyzing, coaching, editing, learning, listening, organizing, reading, researching, speaking, training, writing

SWOT ANALYSIS SWOT Analysis is a key tool in the strategic planning process that can also be applied to career planning. A SWOT analysis focuses on the internal and external environments, examining strengths and weaknesses in the internal environment and opportunities and threats in the external environment. 16

S.W.O.T. Analysis Strengths Opportunities Weakness Threats Factors Internal to Organization or Person Factors External to Organization or Person

The SWOT Matrix

The SWOT Framework SWOT Analysis Framework Environmental Scan / \ Internal Analysis External Analysis / \ / \ Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

SWOT ANALYSIS INTERNAL STRENGTHS Internal positive aspects that are under control and upon which you may capitalize in planning Work Experience Education, including value-added features Strong technical knowledge within your field (e.g. hardware, software, programming languages) Specific transferable skills (e.g., communication, teamwork, leadership skills Personal characteristics (e.g., strong work ethic, self-discipline, ability to work under pressure, creativity, optimism, or a high level of energy Good contacts/successful networking Interaction with professional organizations 20

SWOT ANALYSIS INTERNAL WEAKNESSES Internal negative aspects that are under your control and that you may plan to improve Internal negative aspects that are under your control and that you may plan to improve Lack of Work Experience Lack of Work Experience Lack of goals, lack of self-knowledge, lack of specific job knowledge Lack of goals, lack of self-knowledge, lack of specific job knowledge Weak technical knowledge Weak technical knowledge Weak skills (leadership, interpersonal, communication, teamwork) Weak skills (leadership, interpersonal, communication, teamwork) Weak job-hunting skills Weak job-hunting skills Negative personal characteristics (e.g., poor work ethic, lack of discipline, lack of motivation, indecisiveness, shyness, too emotional Negative personal characteristics (e.g., poor work ethic, lack of discipline, lack of motivation, indecisiveness, shyness, too emotional 21

SWOT ANALYSIS EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES Positive external conditions that you do not control but of which you can plan to take advantage ·Positive trends in your field that will create more jobs (e.g., growth, globalization, technological advances) ·Opportunities you could have in the field by enhancing your education ·Field is particularly in need of your set of skills ·Opportunities you could have through greater self-knowledge ·Opportunities for advancement in your field ·Opportunities for professional development in your field ·Career path you've chosen provides unique opportunities ·Geography ·Strong network 22

SWOT ANALYSIS EXTERNAL THREATS Negative external conditions that you do not control but the effect of which you may be able to lessen Negative trends in your field that diminish jobs (downsizing, obsolescence) Competitors with superior skills, experience, knowledge Competitors with better job-hunting skills than you Obstacles in your way (e.g., lack of the advanced education/training you need to take advantage of opportunities) 23

SWOT Interactions

In Conclusion…   Take the time to reflect   Review the changing information landscape   Think about possible directions to take   Be creative, bold and visionary   Grasp the opportunities presented

CASE STUDY: The Case of Wanda Wanda is in the last weeks of her first quarter at Kaplan University. She has learned a lot about herself and her career interests. She now has a clearer idea of where she is headed and is looking forward to her next term at Kaplan. With her Career Action Plan in hand, she is ready to call her Advisor so that she can sign up for her new courses and discuss her future plans. 26

Case Study Questions Question 1: How is Wanda setting herself up for success? Question 1: How is Wanda setting herself up for success? Question 2: What kinds of questions might she have for her Advisor? Question 3: How might Wanda’s career action plan help her as she makes plans for her next term? 27

UNIT 9 ASSIGNMENT: Final Project The Interview Response: After reviewing your Interview with a Professional turned in as your Unit 8 Assignment, write at least two (2) complete paragraphs in which you respond to the following questions: What information from the interview helped you the most and how will you use this information as you continue to prepare for your own career? Make sure to use the paragraph format we focused on in Unit 6: Start with a topic sentence, develop your ideas with supporting sentences/details, and end with a concluding sentence (minimum two paragraphs, each with five complete sentences). Career Action Plan: Take some time to think seriously about where you would like to be in your career future and how you will get there. Once you’ve generated some ideas, respond to all of the questions listed on the template: Short-Term Career Goal (2 years or less) Long-Term Career Goal (probably 3-5 years) -- 28

UNIT 10 Assignment After reflecting on what you have learned and how you have benefited by taking CS113 Academic Strategies for the Business Professional, write a minimum one page response to the questions below. Make sure to address the critical elements so you will be successful in completing this assignment. 29

UNIT 10 Assignment --Reflect and describe which key concepts and topics in this course have made you a stronger candidate to enter the business world. --Discuss how this course has affected you in your professional development, as a student and as a person, as well as it has encouraged you on your academic path. : Critical Elements: Write your original response in Standard American English, paying special attention to grammar, style, and mechanics. Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts and topics. Ensure that your viewpoint and purpose are clearly stated. Demonstrate logical and appropriate transitions from one idea to another. 30

UNIT 10 Discussion Post a farewell message to the class and reflect on what you have learned during this course. Explain how you will make use of the course information as you move forward and strive to reach your academic and professional goals. 31

REMINDERS All work is due by the end of Unit 10. Visit the KU Writing Center throughout your academic journey for useful tips. Reach out for help when necessary! Stay focused. Take the end-of-term survey when it arrives. 32

QUESTIONS? Are there any course related questions? 33

Build Firm Foundations Set your goals high, but be realistic. Work towards them one step at a time. Build FIRM FOUNDATIONS! This is what you’ve been doing here all term. Keep going! Remember, you can aim as high as you want, but you must use your own common sense and intelligence as you go along. You have got to find practical ways to make progress and you must … BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! 34

THANK YOU! Thank you for a wonderful term! Best of luck!!! I’ll see you at your Graduation soon! 35