Career Planning PDF

Identifying Career Option Leading to Attaining One’s Personal Goal Quarter 2 - Module 12  What is a goal? A goal is a desired result that you envision and then plan and commit to achieve. Goals can relate to family, education, career, wellness, spirituality, and many other areas...

Identifying Career Option Leading to Attaining One’s Personal Goal Quarter 2 - Module 12  What is a goal? A goal is a desired result that you envision and then plan and commit to achieve. Goals can relate to family, education, career, wellness, spirituality, and many other areas of your life. Generally, goals are associated with secure time expectations, even deadlines  What is career goals? Career goals are a well-defined statement explaining the profession that an individual intends to pursue throughout his career. the milestones you hope to pursue as you advance in your chosen profession after you graduated from senior years and college degree. Scenario: To illustrate the concept, consider a 17-year-old person who wants to become the CEO of a large engineering company in the future. He must go through several stages, the first was on passing his 12th-grade exams. After passing, the teenager will then enroll in a four-year degree course or an engineering course before moving to work in, for example, a multinational company for at least two years. Next, he may enroll in a management course from a reputable school. Advancing his studies is a good idea to boost his chances of getting the CEO position.  The teenager’s primary objective is to become the CEO of a company. In order to get there, he needs to achieve his short-term goals, which include passing his high school and college exams, gaining experience by working for a related company, and boosting his experience and skills through further studies.  What is Career Planning? process of making educational and career choices based on knowledge of oneself and of the environment. encourage individuals to explore and gather information about various educational and career opportunities thus enabling them to develop realistic career goals. an ongoing activity that should be implemented as early as the middle school years and extend into adulthood.  4 Stages of Career Planning  1 Self Assessment an individual’s ability to gather information about his or her interests, skills and abilities, values, and personality type. Example: What types of work and school-related courses and activities do I enjoy? What can I do well? What types of skills have I gained through various curricular and cocurricular experiences?  2 Knowledge of academic- career options an individual’s ability to gather information about the world of work. Example: Knowledge of specific jobs, occupations, and organizations; work conditions; required education; job outlook  3 In-depth evaluation and goal setting an understanding of how to make decisions based on the information one has gathered in the first two stages of career planning an awareness of the factors that may impact one’s ability to implement one’s decisions Example: Do my interest, skills, and values match those of the occupation I’ve selected? “What schools offer the training that will be needed to pursue my career of interest? 4 Career plan implementation making an initial choice and taking steps toward reaching career goals. The primary focus of this stage is on job and educational preparation Example: apply to various education and training programs, gather information on specific companies, develop a job search strategy, develop resumes and cover letters, and prepare for job interviews.  Making a Career Plan A career plan includes the short-term and long- term goals for your career. Career planning is the self-evaluation and planning done by a person to have a strong career path. Who manages your career? Who makes the decisions? YOU! 1 Knowing yourself assess yourself to know who you are and what you want It also means understanding your strengths and weaknesses, your passions and fears, your desires and dreams, your likes and dislikes, and your tolerances and limitations. Knowing yourself means knowing your purpose in life. 2 Exploring your options discover careers to find what you really want. assess your skills and interests focus on what you want to do and how to get there. learn the skills needed to pursue the career of your dreams. 3 Making Decisions It is the process of making logical choices from the available options by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.  4 Moving on It is more about learning to live and managing your career to help yourself succeed. It is important to move forward because there are things in our past that should not hold us back from improving ourselves. in career development, improvement and change are always occurring.  How to stick to your plan Setting goals is one thing but finding out how to make your plans a reality is another. At this point, you already know that it is important to have goals and plan for your career and life; you have learned ways to set goals. But do you know how to carry out those goals and stick to your plan over time? Everyone is different, and everyone will have a different career plan. What will your career plan look like? Think about where you are and the things you know right now. Are you ready to apply for a job in your career path? Make a career plan to help you get the skills you need to apply for better jobs. There are six steps to make a career plan: Assess 1 want. yourself to know who you are and what you 2 Explore careers to find a career you want. 3 Set goals to reach the career. 4 Expand your skills to prepare for your career. 5 Find a job that matches your goals. 6 Manage your career to help yourself succeed What is short-term goals and long-term goals? 1 Short-term goal something you want to do soon something you want to accomplish soon The near future can mean today, this week, this month, or even this year 2 Long-term goal something you want to do further in the future. It requires much longer time and planning. Tips to increase your chances of successfully following your plans: 1 Write it down. Write down your career plan so that you will remember it and you can track your progress. You are more likely to commit to your plan that is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely (SMART). Here’s what SMART stands for: SPECIFIC Each goal must be specific and as clearly defined You can have multiple goals, but each one must be clear. Example: I will become an electrical engineer. One of my goals is to become an English teacher Here’s what SMART stands for: MEASURABLE Each goal must also have clearly defined metrics for how it can be measured – either for progress or the end goal Example: I will become an electrical engineer in the Philippines. One of my goals is to become an English teacher in the school while working as a student. Here’s what SMART stands for: ACHIEVABLE It can be easy to get carried away when setting goals, but a goal that is ultimately not achievable will deplete your motivation. Keep goals small and achievable. Example: I will study in a local university and will become an electrical engineer. One of my goals is to become an English teacher in the school where I graduated from. Here’s what SMART stands for: RELEVANT this is where putting some time in to plan your goals can pay off. Example: I will become an electrical engineer to help my parents soon. One of my goals is to become an English teacher in the school where I graduated, so I can pay forward my former teachers. Here’s what SMART stands for: TIME-BOUND make sure you set yourself realistic deadlines for each goal and its required steps to keep you focused and motivated. Example: I will study in a local university and will become an electrical engineer in five years’ time. After four years, one of my goals is to become an English teacher in the school where I graduated. Tips to increase your chances of successfully following your plans: 2 Set deadlines. Make one of two goals that you can achieve within a few days or a week. Then make other short-term goals that only take a few months to complete. Over time you will see how many tasks you have completed and how much closer you are to accomplishing your long- term goals. Tips to increase your chances of successfully following your plans: 3 Reward yourself. Working toward your goals is hard work. Think of small rewards to give yourself when you accomplish something big or small. These bonuses will help you stay motivated. Tips to increase your chances of successfully following your plans: 4 Have an accountability partner It is important to try to complete your goals with a company. Find one or two people who will help you stick to your plan. This can be a friend, a job coach, or your supervising agent (or corrections agent). Your partner will remind you of deadlines and give you encouragement when you face setback. THANK YOU!!!!! ACTIVITY 1. What is the purpose of setting career goals? a. To impress potential employers. b. To avoid disappointments. c. To provide a roadmap for achieving your career aspirations. d. To follow the latest career trends. 2. What is the difference between short-term and long-term career goals? a. Short-term goals are more important than long-term goals. b. Short-term goals are achieved within a shorter timeframe than long-term goals. c. Long-term goals are more specific than short-term goals. d. Short-term goals are easier to achieve than long-term goals. 3. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the career planning process? a. Self-assessment b. Knowledge of academic-career options c. Goal setting d. Job searching 4. What does the SMART goal setting model stand for? a. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound b. Strategic, Motivational, Actionable, Realistic, Thoughtful c. Simple, Meaningful, Applicable, Realistic, Timely d. Successful, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound 5. What is the best way to stay motivated in your career planning journey? a. Set unrealistic goals. b. Avoid seeking help from others. c. Focus on your weaknesses. d. Celebrate your successes. 6. What are some tips to help you successfully follow your plans? a. Write it down, set deadlines, reward yourself, and find an accountability partner. b. Ignore feedback, procrastinate, and be too hard on yourself. c. Overthink everything, skip planning, and just hope for the best. d. Keep postponing tasks, refuse help, and avoid setting goals. 7. What is the process of making educational and career choices based on knowledge of oneself and the environment? a. Career planning b. Guessing what to do c. Letting others decide for you d. Picking without thinking 8. What is the process of making logical choices from the available options by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions. a. Career planning b. Making Decisions c. Knowing yourself d. Moving on 9. Which of the following is an example of self-assessment in career planning? a. Applying to various training programs b. Exploring specific jobs and work conditions c. Identifying personal interests and skills d. Preparing for job interviews 10. What is the primary focus of the career plan implementation stage? a. Evaluating personal values and personality type b. Gathering information about the world of work c. Taking steps to prepare for jobs and educational opportunities d. Identifying skills gained through curricular experiences