Section 5: Looking Ahead Created by Stephanie Dupley 1

Now We Start Looking Ahead Now that you have the background skills and knowledge that you need to make awesome career decisions, it is time to start looking ahead. Next Steps:  Narrow down your ideal career options and learn more about them.  Look at what skills and education/training you need to be successful in your ideal career(s).  Speak to someone in your ideal career(s). 2

Do These Careers Fit? Career: Self-KnowledgeDoes This Fit? Likes/Interests Yes No Somewhat Dislikes Yes No Somewhat Skills Yes No Somewhat What am I Good at? Yes No Somewhat Transferable Skills Yes No Somewhat Motivations Yes No Somewhat Work Conditions Yes No Somewhat Values Yes No Somewhat Learning Styles Yes No Somewhat Weaknesses Yes No Somewhat Success Yes No Somewhat 3

Career Investigation 4

Education/Training/Experience Research What are you going to need to get to your career? 5

What Else Can I Do with This Education/Training/Experience? Ways you can find this information: Internet Educational institution websites Internet searches Career websites Ask yourself: What transferable skills will I gain from this education/training/experience? What careers are in the same sector? Ask someone who is working in the field 6

Experiential Learning: Learning through Experience  Career Research  Experience for Resume  Develop Skills  Self Discovery  Networking What is Experiential Learning? Why is it Important?  Volunteering  Job Shadowing  Observing  Taking Tours  Co-op  Apprenticeships  Informational Interviews 7

Informational Interview Yes, contacting people for an interview is scary. Yes, it is still a very helpful thing for you to do. 8

1.Why is experiential learning so important to my career? 2.What are the next steps I will take to get experiential learning? 3.Why am I excited about the careers that I am researching? Reflection Questions 9