Submit a word document with the following:
1. Things you are good at - think about and write down:
- At least 3 things you have made
- At least 3 things you have organized
- At least 3 things you have fixed
- At least 3 things you know how to do
- At least 3 things you could show someone else how to do
2. What's important to you in a job? For some people it is very important to have regular hours, or to work outdoors. Some like to work along. Some like to have a lot of flexibility in work hours and to get to travel around. Look at the list below and decide what is most important to you when you think of a job. Copy the list into your word document and mark each item asVI - Very Important, SI - Somewhat Important, and NVI - Not Very Important.
- Flexible hours
- Good pay
- Good benefits/health insurance
- Safety
- Job security
- Vacation time/holidays
- Advancement
- Close to home
- On-the-job travel
- Responsibility
- Working with people
- Working alone
- Job variety
- Pleasant work environment
- Regular hours
- Working with machines
3. Goals
Step 1 - Make a Career Plan
What is your long-term career goal?
What are short-term activities th reach the goal?
Step 2 - Making your career goals real
What do you need to make your career goals real?
How will you reward yourself for achieving even your smallest activities?
Who will support you and help you?