Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 1 Marketing Essentials Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities Section 37.3 Develop a Career Path

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 2 SECTION 37.3 What You'll Learn Develop a Career Path  How to match your own needs, wants, and potential qualifications with a realistic and satisfying career  How to develop a plan to reach your career goals

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 3 SECTION 37.3 Develop a Career Path Why It's Important Once you have set a career goal, you must figure out the steps you must take to reach your goal. In this section, you will learn how to create a detailed plan of action that will show the steps that can lead to one of your career choices.

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 4 SECTION 37.3 Develop a Career Path Key Terms  planning goals  specific goal  realistic goal

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 5 SECTION 37.3 Develop a Career Path In the next step of the career planning process, you will match what you learned in your self-assessment with the career information you gathered. The best match should be the most logical career choice. Evaluating Your Choices Slide 1 of 4

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 6 SECTION 37.3 Develop a Career Path Gather your self-assessment notes and your research about the careers. Create a career profile to compare each career to your self-assessment and ask yourself the following seven questions: 1. Does this career match my personal values? Do the work values important in this career match my personal values? Evaluating Your Choices Slide 2 of 4

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 7 SECTION 37.3 Develop a Career Path 2.Does this career fit my lifestyle goals? Will it provide adequate income? Is the job outlook good for this career? 3.Am I willing to continue my education and training as required for this career? Can I afford to do so? 4. Will I find the work environment and work relationships in this career satisfactory? Evaluating Your Choices Slide 3 of 4

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 8 SECTION 37.3 Develop a Career Path 5. Will the duties and responsibilities of this career interest me? Will I be able to perform them well? 6. Will I have the skills required for this career? Do I have the aptitudes to learn the skills needed to advance in this career? 7. How will my personality fit this career. Evaluating Your Choices Slide 4 of 4

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 9 SECTION 37.3 Develop a Career Path You are now ready to choose which career you would like to pursue. Making your first career decision now, even though you may change your mind later, will be a positive influence on your life. It will give you a sense of direction. Don’t be afraid of making the wrong career decision—it is possible to learn from all of your experiences. Making Your Decision

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 10 SECTION 37.3 Develop a Career Path Begin planning how you will achieve your career goal. A plan doesn't guarantee success, but it will outline the steps that you will need to follow to reach your ultimate goal. Developing a Plan of Action

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 11 SECTION 37.3 Develop a Career Path The small steps you take to get from where you are now to where you want to be are planning goals. They will help you move steadily toward your ultimate career goal. Formulating Planning Goals Slide 1 of 2

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 12 SECTION 37.3 Develop a Career Path Formulating Planning Goals Slide 2 of 2 When formulating your planning goals, work backward, starting with your most distant objective (long-term goals) and moving backward to medium- and short-term goals. At any point along the way you can adjust your path and your ultimate goal.

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 13 SECTION 37.3 Develop a Career Path Whatever your career choice, your plan of action to reach your goal will include some education and training. Choosing education is much like choosing a career. Follow the complete decision- making process to select the best program and the best school for you. Choosing the Best Education for You

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 14 SECTION 37.3 Develop a Career Path After you have answered these questions, begin writing your personal plan of action. Write down all of your goals, the date that you plan to begin working toward each one, and the date you expect to reach each goal. This will help keep you on track toward your ultimate career goal. Outlining Your Plan

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities A SSESSMENT Reviewing Key Terms and Concepts 1. How does a career profile help in evaluating careers? 2. After evaluating career choices, what is the next step to take in choosing a career? 3. What steps should be involved in developing a plan of action?

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities A SSESSMENT Thinking Critically Why is it important that your plan of action be written down?

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities Graphic Organizer A Match? Personal Career Profile Your Values Your Interests Your Personality Data - People - Things Preferences Skills and Aptitudes Education and Training Acceptable Your Profile Career Career Values Career Duties and Responsibilities Type of Personality Needed Data - People - Things Relationships Skills and Aptitudes Needed Education and Training Required

Chapter 37 Identifying Career Opportunities 18 Marketing Essentials End of Section 37.3