CAREER PLANNING
Getting Started It’s never too early to start thinking about your future career Early planning will help you in the long run Things to consider….. Discussion: What things are important to you in a future job? Money Independence Helping others Flexible schedule Status How much schooling are you willing to complete? High school, 2 year college, 4 year college, graduate school…
Step 1: Identify your Interests & Strengths What do you like to do? What are you good at? What have been your favorite classes or parts of school? What are your bests subjects in school? What kinds of activities do you like to do (art, sports, church, computers, socializing, etc.)? Start thinking about how you can translate these strengths and interests into a future career!
Step 2: Start Exploring! Learn about different career options from adults you know Complete internet research about various jobs that interest you Learn how much education is necessary for different careers Shadow someone in a career that interests you Discussion: Who has a career in mind?
What Environment is Best for You?
Holland’s Career Types Realistic Likes to work with animals, tools, or machines Values practical things you can see, touch, and use like plants and animals, tools, equipment, or machines Sees self as practical, mechanical, and realistic Investigative Likes to study and solve math or science problems Values science logic Sees self as precise, scientific, and intellectual Artistic Likes to do creative activities like art, drama, crafts, dance, music, or creative writing Values the creative arts -- like drama, music, art, or the works of creative writers Sees self as expressive, original, and independent
Holland’s Career Types Social Likes to do things to help people Is good at teaching, counseling, nursing, or giving information; Sees self as helpful, friendly, and trustworthy Enterprising Likes to lead and persuade people Values success in politics, leadership, or business Sees self as energetic, ambitious, and sociable Conventional Likes to work with numbers, records, or machines in a set Values success in business Sees self as orderly, and good at following a set plan
What Job is Right for Me? Realistic Investigative Artistic Architect Athlete Chef Driver Engineer Electrician Firefighter Gardener Mechanic Paramedic Pilot Artistic Actor Architect Artist Art Teacher Copywriter Dance instructor English teacher Fashion illustrator Graphic designer Interior designer Museum curator Photographer Investigative Biologist Chemist Researcher Doctor Mathematician Neurologist Pharmacist Physician assistant Science teacher Wildlife biologist
What Job is Right for Me? Social Clinical dietitian Counselor Psychologist Insurance claims examiner Medical assistant Clergy Physical therapist Police officer Registered nurse Speech Pathologist Enterprising Advertising executive Banker/financial planner Customer service manager Entrepreneur Lawyer/attorney Office manager Politician Retail store manager Stockbroker Conventional Accountant Administrative assistant Budget analyst Claims adjuster Court reporter Editorial assistant Medical records technician Safety inspector Tax consultant Travel agent
Activity! Complete the Career Planning Worksheet Example: Job Title Skills Necessary Work Environment Education Necessary Pros Cons School Counselor -empathy -work well with kids -flexible -organized -school setting -7am-3pm schedule -summers off -works with limited budget -4 year college 2 year Master’s degree in School Counseling state licensure -active -interesting -rewarding -work with lots of people -doesn’t make very much money -can be stressful -lots of paperwork