Career Choices Textbook It’s important that we follow the material in the Career Choices textbook in sequence because each part build on the previous part. This is why it’s important to keep up with the work. Often one assignment might refer you back to a previous assignment and if that assignment is not done you will not be able to move forward NO ONE passes Freshman Focus unless his/her 10 year plan is complete up to what is covered in class.

15 Year Plan Why write a fifteen year plan? to help you realize your goals and dreams to teach you a systematic process for choosing your future career and life direction.

Chapter 1 Envisioning Your Future How do you define success?

Chapter 1 Vocab Copy vocab into workbook (from word document) Complete the Crossword for the chapter Read vocab words once a night for homework To prepare for vocab test at the end of the chapter.

elaborate: to explain in detail gamut: the full or complete range of things vision: a dream realization: to make something real frustration: a feeling arising when hindered in trying to reach a goal security: feeling safe and certain; no apprehension or anxiety discrimination: wrongful treatment of a person (or group) due to a bias or prejudice achievement: accomplishing something rewarding fanatic: someone excessively devoted to or enthusiastic about a cause or activity excess: more of something than is necessary flaunt: to exhibit something (an achievement or prize) a little too proudly prima donna: an overly vain person integrity: free from corruption or vice; honesty humility: a lack of false pride; feeling modest or unassuming intuition: instinctive knowing; a feeling that something might happen; second sight impulsive: actions typified by a lack of planning or preparing procrastination: putting an assignment or task off until a later time; dawdling compliant: easily persuaded or swayed; submissive rational: logical or sensible interchangeable: being able to change places or replace something else

Vision + Energy = Success Vision and energy are the most important elements in getting what you want in life. Vision is your dream Energy is the action you must take To be successful you must have both vision and energy Read pg. 10-12 Complete the page that matches pg. 13 in your workbook

Envisioning your future Imagine your ideal career. What is the setting? What are your tasks? Are you working alone or with others? How do you feel about yourself? Read pg. 14 and write out your vision as of now…remember it is ok to change your mind as you discover more about yourself.

Why do people work? Survival Define themselves Self-respect Measure self-worth Conquer time Sense of security Read pg.15-16 Complete the page that matches pg. 17 in your workbook

Defining Success Success is the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted. Success comes when you achieve something that is important to you Complete the page that matches pg. 18-19 in your workbook

Making Career Choices Read pg. 20 and complete the page that matches pg. 20 in your workbook After reading through each scenario, what does your definition of success look like? Complete the page that matches pg. 21 in your workbook.

Job or Career there IS a difference A job is a particular task. It is usually done with very little preparation or training. Can be paid or unpaid. A career is something you prepare and/or train for. It encompasses all of your life’s work. Finish reading pg. 21

Be Self Directed Meaning, under one's own control. Showing initiative and the ability to organize oneself. It’s your life and future you must direct it. You should strive for self direction if you want to successfully manage the changes and challenges in life.