1. CAREER PLANNING

2. 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…

3. 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!

4. 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?

5. What Environment is Best for You?

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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