1. 1/7/20161 Seven-Step Process (2.1)  Logical series of steps to identify and evaluate possibilities and to arrive at a good choice. 1.Define your needs & wants 2.Analyze your resources 3.Identify your choices 4.Gather information 5.Evaluate your choices 6.Make a decision 7.Plan how to reach your goal

2. 1/7/20162 Setting Lifestyle Goals (2.2)  Ways you spend your time, energy, & resources in the future.  Ask yourself a few questions. 1.What do you want to accomplish in life? 2.Do you want to raise a family? 3.Where would you like to live – house, apartment---city or country? 4.How would you like to spend your free time? 5.Do you want a high income or just enough money to be comfortable?

3. 1/7/20163 Values  Beliefs & principles that you want to live by Define who you are, shape your attitudes & choices, and help you identify your priorities (ex. Fame, family, health) What is really important to you? Choose a career that matches your values. This can help ensure you like your work

4. 1/7/20164 Six general values 1.Responsibility  Fulfilling obligations in a dependable & trustworthy way 2.Relationships  Work w/people you like or live near your family 3.Compassion  Caring deeply about people & their well-being 4.Courage  Ability to conquer fear & despair 5.Achievement  Being successful in whatever you do 6.Recognition  Want other people to appreciate & respect your accomplishments

5. 1/7/20165 What are your interests?  Favorite activities  Identifying your interests can help you recognize whether you would prefer to work with… Data, people, or things These three categories can form the basis for describing different kinds of careers  Interest & aptitude assessment

6. 1/7/20166 Are your goals realistic? (2.3)  Aptitudes & abilities Aptitude – potential for learning & certain skill Abilities - a skill you have already developed Matching your aptitudes & abilities to careers  Your personality & learning styles Personality – combination of your attitudes, behaviors, & characteristics. Self-concept – way you see yourself Learning styles  Verbal, logical, visual, rhythmic, kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic (see pg. 38)  Determining your personality type Dominant, influencing, conservative, recessive