Developing an Individual Career Plan Chapter 5 12/5/2018

Objectives Evaluate various career possibilities Develop an individual career plan and set intermediate career goals Identify the education and training you will need 12/5/2018

Evaluate your choices Personal career profile form Use the following areas to help you assign a score for each category Values Interests vs. responsibilities Personality Data-people-things Skills & aptitudes Education/training 1a. A chart in which you can arrange side by side what you have learned about yourself & what you have learned about a career possibility. See figure 5.1 on page 89. 2a. Does this career match up well with my values? 2b. Will the day-to-day responsibilities interest me? Will I be good at them? 2c. Will I be happy with the work environment & hours? 2d. Do the data-people-things requirements of this career match up well with my own preferences? 2e. Do I have the skills I need for this career-or the aptitudes to develop them? 2f. Am I willing to get the education & training necessary for this career? 12/5/2018

Make your decision Don’t be afraid to commit yourself Have confidence in your research & evaluations Unless you define a goal, you are unlikely to reach it Your career choice is flexible You may change your mind (many people do!) 12/5/2018

Individual career plan Planning a course of action to make your career goals a reality Having a plan doesn’t guarantee success, but it greatly improves your chances Plan how to reach your goal: Taking aim (specific) With your feet on the ground (realistic) Stepping-stone goals (allows you to make changes along way if goals are not working out) 3. To reach your ultimate career goal, you will first need to establish some intermediate planning goals. Steps you will take to get from where you are now to where you want to be. 12/5/2018

Deciding on education & training Online learning (convenient & flexible) On-the-job training: learning by doing Apprenticeships Vocational-technical centers Trade schools Community & technical colleges Four-year colleges & universities Continuing education Military service 8. Adults return to school at some point in their lives to complete their education or brush up on old skills. 12/5/2018