Special Topic 1

2. occupation
career

3. * can be defined as choosing
life’s important paths
* includes choosing an
occupation, getting a job,
growing in our job, possibly
changing careers, and
eventually retiring.

4. * encompasses establishing career
objectives and determining
appropriate educational and
developmental programs to enhance
and enrich the knowledge, skills and
attitudes required to achieve short –
or long term career objectives.

5. 1.Self – gather information
about yourself (self
assessment)
* Interests, values, roles,
skills/aptitudes, preferred
environments, developmental
needs, your realities

6. 2. Options
*explore the occupations in which you
are interested
*Get more specific information after
you narrow down your options

7. 3. Match
During this phase of the process, you
will:
*Identify possible occupations
*Choose both a short term and a long
term option

8. 4. Action
*Investigating sources of additional
training and education, if needed
*Developing a job search strategy
*Preparing for job interviews

9. Career
Planning
making decisions
exploring
your options
moving on knowing yourself

10. Set your goals the SMART way:
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time – bounded

11. Do not abandon a career goal!
“Why do I want to achieve this
goal? “Why is this important to
me?”