Develop a Goal Driven Career Plan

Develop a Goal-Driven Career Plan : 

Develop a Goal-Driven Career Plan Workplace Readiness

Learning Objectives : 

Learning Objectives Evaluate career options. Identify an appropriate career match. Describe the education and training required to achieve a career goal.

Terms to Know : 

Terms to Know

Careers don’t just happen…they are planned! : 

Careers don’t just happen…they are planned! My Interests and Hobbies: My Values: My Dream Job: My Skills: When developing a career plan, keep these items in mind:

Objective 1 : 

Objective 1 Evaluate career options.

Career Options : 

Career Options Career: an occupation to which a long-term commitment is made Jobs make up a career Job: a set of tasks that an individual accomplishes Example: career in banking includes jobs as teller, loan officer, bank manager, auditor, accountant, bookkeeper

Career Options : 

Career Options Consider your personal: Values (beliefs and principles) Personality Skills and aptitude Hobbies and interests …and the education and training required

Career Options : 

Career Options Investigate different careers that interest you! Internet search School or private guidance services Print sources Local contacts Library – reference librarians, local/national/global newspapers and journals

Career Options : 

Career Options Web site possibilities: Occupational Information Network (O*NET) U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook Training and education required Expected earnings Job openings outlook Job duties

Career Options : 

Career Options Check it out! U.S. Department of Labor: www.bls.gov/oco Occupational Information Network: http://onetcenter.org

Objective 2 : 

Objective 2 Identify an appropriate career match.

Career Matches : 

Career Matches Compare personal information against the career information gathered: What is the job outlook? Are my values a good match with this career? Do the day-to-day duties match my interests?

Career Matches : 

Career Matches How do the hours and work environment match my preferences? What skills and aptitudes do I have that match those required? What education and training is required?

Objective 3 : 

Objective 3 Describe the education and training required to achieve a career goal.

Education and Training : 

Education and Training Specific degrees/certificates are required for most careers Many education and training options: Web-based learning On-the-job training Apprentice Vocational-technical centers Trade schools Community colleges Colleges and Universities

Education and Training : 

Education and Training Web-based learning Online and/or computer-based training Use interactive technologies (computers, Internet, CD-ROMs) On-the-job training On-site instruction Practice the performance of a particular job

Education and Training : 

Education and Training Apprentice Someone who learns how to do a job through hands-on experience under the guidance of a skilled worker or a mentor Vocational-technical centers Usually public schools offering a variety of skills-oriented programs E.g., welding, culinary arts, drafting, building trades

Education and Training : 

Education and Training Trade schools Privately operated institutions Train students for a particular profession Community colleges Two-year programs for associate degrees Also offer certificate programs

Education and Training : 

Education and Training Colleges and Universities Both public and private Offer undergraduate degrees (usually 4-years) in a wide range of programs E.g., education, performing arts, aviation, art, business, computer technology

Education and Training : 

Education and Training For more information: State employment office Armed forces processing center Adult education programs (continuing education) Veterans services centers Job training offices Human resources departments

Evaluate career options. : 

Evaluate career options. A. Before considering career choices, students should consider the following personal information: 1. Personal values (beliefs and principles) 2. Personality 3. Skills and aptitudes 4. Hobbies and interests 5. Education and training required

Evaluate career options. : 

Evaluate career options. Career information is available from many sources. 1. A general Internet search involves using key words, such as “career” and “job.” A more refined search would add more specific key words, such as “accountant” or “home loan officer.” 2. School or private guidance (offices) services provide many print sources and local contacts that may even assist in locating internships. 3. Libraries provide many resources, including reference librarians; online and traditional career search processes; and local, national, and worldwide newspapers and journals.

Evaluate career options. (cont.) : 

Evaluate career options. (cont.) 4. Internet Web sites are often of interest to first-time job seekers a. Occupational Information Network (O*NET) b. U. S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, which includes the following information: (1) Training and education required by a career cluster and by job-specific titles (2) Expected earnings for career clusters and for specific jobs (3) Job openings outlook (4) Job duties

Identify an appropriate career match. : 

Identify an appropriate career match. Personal information should be compared with the career information gathered from the resources. A career rating system should be used to determine a good match. A. What is the job outlook for this career? B. Are personal values a good match with this career? C. Do the day-to-day job duties match personal interests? D. How do the hours and work environment match personal preferences? E. What personal skills and aptitudes match those required for this career/job? F. What education and training are required for this career?

Describe the education and training required to achieve a career goal. : 

Describe the education and training required to achieve a career goal. The level of education or training required for a career will be based on the field and the position being sought within that field (e.g., an entry-level position or a professional position). Specific degrees or certificates are required for many careers.

Education & Training Options : 

Education & Training Options 1. Web-based learning 2. On-the-job training 3. Become an apprentice. 4. Vocational-technical centers are usually public schools offering a variety of skills-oriented programs.

Education & Training Options (cont.) : 

Education & Training Options (cont.) 5. Trade schools 6. Community colleges offer two-year programs for associate degrees in addition to certificate programs. 7. Colleges and universities are public and private and typically offer undergraduate degrees (four-year programs, typically) in many college programs (e.g., education, performing arts, aviation, art, business, computer technology, and more).