The Places You Will Go! Career Planning

“You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr. Seuss

Today is the Day to Set Sail Jump on the boat to future success! Job Occupation Career Human Capital Transferable Skills Goals

Job, Occupation, and Career Scientist Cell Biologist Chemist Animal Researcher Which is the occupation? Job – a work role within a specific organization Paid or unpaid Occupation – a wide category of jobs with similar characteristics Career – a lifetime journey of building and wisely using skills, knowledge, and experience

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss

Human Capital Human capital is defined as the skills acquired through a process of self investment. Provides for the future: Greater range of opportunities Greater career success What are some ways an individual can increase their human capital?

How to Self-Invest School Work Extra-curricular activities Get good grades Take an Art elective class Work Work at local art gallery Baby-sit and teach children how to paint Extra-curricular activities Art club FCCLA

Transferable Skills Transferable skills are acquired through life experiences that can be used in an individual’s job or career. Enhances an individual’s human capital Examples: Follow orders Organization Clear communication Confidence Cooperative problem solving Creativity

Making the Job Switch Jill has worked as a Waitress for 4 years Now she is applying for a job as a Journalist Transferable Skills Marketing desserts  Marketing stories and ideas Cleanliness  Organization

Form a Plan Choose a long-term career goal Build human capital and develop transferable skills School Take elective classes that relate to the career Work Get a part-time job in that career field Extra-curricular activities Join activities that enhance the career potential When is the best time to put the plan into action?

SMART Career Goals S – specific M – measurable A – attainable State the exact job, occupation or career you would like to obtain M – measurable Describe how you will be able to measure if the goal is achieved or not A – attainable Determine how the goal can be reached, which is often determined by education level and other experiences R – realistic Do not set the goal for something unattainable or unrealistic T – time bound State when you desire to reach the goal

Your mountain is waiting. “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss