Critique personal, educational and career goals. 3.01 Critique personal, educational and career goals.

Understand how to set stepping stone goals Short term goals Goals that you want to achieve very soon - in the next few days or weeks (example: get an “A” on your next English test) Medium term goals Goals that you want to achieve in the near future - the next six months to a year. (example: get an “A” in Math on your report card) Ultimate or Long team goals Goals that you want to achieve in the far future - five to ten years from now. (example: graduating from college or trade school)

Stepping Stones Short Long 1-7 days 6 months to 2 yrs 4-10 years Medium 6 months to 2 yrs Long 4-10 years Ultimate final result Start Here Finish

Determine stepping-stone goals in relation to the 4 areas of personal goals: Personal domain volunteer somewhere Educational domain learn a new skill Career domain become a lawyer Lifestyle domain live at the beach

Understand the SMART Process as a component of goal setting. Specific concrete terms/exact Measurable Able to be measured or quantified Attainable something to work toward Reachable (attainable) check your progress Time how long

What We’ve Done Self-assessment information from “A Look at Me” sheet Values Interests Personality Data, People, Things preference Skills and aptitudes Education and training acceptable

What We’ve Done Career research from Personal Career Profile sheets. Career values Career duties/responsibilities Personality/traits needed Data, People, Things Relationship Skills and aptitudes required Education/training required

Career Planning involves: A list of steps including activities, work experience, and education/training needed to reach a career goal Step-by-step plan of action including career information influenced by the ultimate career goal A written outline (time schedule) of what a person wants to achieve including details of how goals will be achieved.

What is a Career Ladder? A sequence or related jobs – from entry-level to advanced – available at different education/training levels. They help people visualize and learn about the job options that are available as they progress through a career. Display only vertical movement between jobs.