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At what age range does the growing stage of career development typically occur?
At what age range does the growing stage of career development typically occur?
Which stage of career development is characterized by a focus on finding stable job opportunities?
Which stage of career development is characterized by a focus on finding stable job opportunities?
What is the primary focus during the maintaining stage of career development?
What is the primary focus during the maintaining stage of career development?
What does a career goal include to help motivate the individual?
What does a career goal include to help motivate the individual?
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In which stage do individuals likely experience new beginnings just before retirement?
In which stage do individuals likely experience new beginnings just before retirement?
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Which aspect does the SMART formula NOT represent when setting a career goal?
Which aspect does the SMART formula NOT represent when setting a career goal?
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What is a primary characteristic of the exploring stage in career development?
What is a primary characteristic of the exploring stage in career development?
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Which stage is typically associated with individuals being in their mid-forties to mid-sixties?
Which stage is typically associated with individuals being in their mid-forties to mid-sixties?
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What is the primary purpose of a career goal statement?
What is the primary purpose of a career goal statement?
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Which component of SMART goals ensures that a goal can be measured effectively?
Which component of SMART goals ensures that a goal can be measured effectively?
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Why is it important to ask yourself questions when writing a career goal statement?
Why is it important to ask yourself questions when writing a career goal statement?
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What does the Achievable aspect of SMART goals emphasize?
What does the Achievable aspect of SMART goals emphasize?
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What is the significance of developing an action plan in the goal-setting process?
What is the significance of developing an action plan in the goal-setting process?
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Which of the following describes a relevant goal in the context of career objectives?
Which of the following describes a relevant goal in the context of career objectives?
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Which step should typically come first when writing a career goal statement?
Which step should typically come first when writing a career goal statement?
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What is one key benefit of having a specific goal when planning your career?
What is one key benefit of having a specific goal when planning your career?
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Study Notes
Exploring My Passion (Unit 4, Lesson 15)
- Work plays a significant role in people's lives, especially during adolescence.
- Adolescence is a crucial time to explore career options and set a path for future careers.
- There are five stages of career development an adolescent goes through:
- Growing Stage (ages 4-13): Understanding how current actions relate to future goals.
- Exploring Stage (teenage years): Identifying interests and talents.
- Establishing Stage (twenties and beyond): Focusing on a career field, job opportunities and potentially advanced degrees.
- Maintaining Stage (mid-forties to mid-sixties): Learning new skills to maintain engagement in the field.
- Reinventing Stage (mid-sixties and beyond): Adapting to retirement and possibly pursuing new fields or online opportunities.
Career Goal
- A career goal is a well-defined statement about the desired profession.
- Career goals can be short or long-term.
- The SMART formula (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound) is often used to create actionable career goals.
Career Goal Statement
- A career goal statement serves as a roadmap for short and long-term objectives.
- It's a detailed description of long-term professional ambitions.
How to Write a Career Goal Statement
- Reflect on your interests and passions.
- Conduct research to gain a thorough understanding of your goals.
- Ask crucial questions about your interests and motivations.
- Set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound) goals.
- Develop an actionable plan to achieve your goals.
- Be adaptable and adjust your plan as circumstances, passions, and experiences change.
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This quiz delves into the vital role work plays in adolescents' lives and their journey through various stages of career development. Each stage, from growing to reinventing, contributes to shaping their future. Understanding the components of effective career goals using the SMART formula is also emphasized.