Human Resource Development Ron Sober Take Charge of Your Career

2 Exploration Phase Establishment Phase Maintenance Phase Ready to Retire Life stages Career Phases Trial Explore next career Career Stages: a lifetime at work Stagnate Growth Advancement Stabilization Productive where you are

3 Strengths Passion Values

Your ideal occupation (take a minute to dream…) 4 Identify your ideal/fantasy occupation: Which of the following lead you to this dream job? ___ My Passion ___ My Values ___ My Strengths Does anything prevent you from pursuing it? If so, what is Plan B? (either your plan to pursue this job no matter what or your alternative to your dream job)

Is it really about getting a new job? What is your current situation like? Are there things you love about your current job? Are there things you hate? Check out the Career Reflections QuestionnaireCareer Reflections Questionnaire It will allow you to reflect on your current position Think back to your dream job and values when filling out the questionnaire 5

Steps in the Career Planning Process 6 Step One Self- Assessment and Readiness Step One Self- Assessment and Readiness Step Two Career Exploration Step Two Career Exploration Step Three Professional Development Step Three Professional Development Step Four Job Search Preparation Step Four Job Search Preparation

7 The University Of Michigan Career Services Website UMHS Careers Career Onestop Michigan Works Center for the Education of Women Career Resources

8 Clerk Associate Single – late 20s 5 years experience Currently in job 3 years Would like to find a career path Scenario 1

9 Strengths Passion Values

10 Sr. Secretary Married – late 40s 20 years experience In current job for 2 years Would like to move to a higher paying administrative job Scenario 2

11 Admin Assistant Single – late 50s 25 years experience In current job for 8 years Would like to move into an HR role Scenario 3

12 Office Administration Associate Supervisor Single – early 40s 15 years experience In current role for 7 years Considering moving into management Scenario 4

Recommended reading 13 Now Discover Your Strengths, by M. Buckingham and D. Clifton (get online access to instrument that explores your strengths) People Styles at Work, by R. and D. Bolton (based on the same research that formed the DISC instrument) The Adventures of Johnny Bunko, by Daniel Pink (a really neat career guide written in Japanese manga format) Well Being – The Five Essential Elements, by Tom Rath and Jim Harter