Realistic Job Goals

Realistic Job Goals

9/28/20 Pre-Employment Skills

Mrs. Baton

Open Ended

When you were 5 or 6 years old, what did you want to be when you grow up?

Raise your hand if you've changed your mind about a job since you were little.

If so, why?

It does not matter that I live in a town of 2,500 people - I'm going to become a business whiz and open a huge factory and make millions.

What problem do you see here?

This career goal might not be realistic because...

• A small town might not support a huge factory.

• He doesn't mention having any resources to open a factory.

I know P!nk won't be around forever. I'm a little shy, but the world will be ready for the next great rock star. ME!

What problem do you see here?

This career goal might not be realistic because...

• Singers can't be shy! They are watched by millions.

• It is very difficult to become a famous singer. Most singers only sing as a hobby, not as a job.

How hard can it be to sell jewelry? I'll get this special "starter kit" and I'm on my way!

What problem do you see?

This career goal might not be realistic because...

• Many people probably sell the same jewelry.

• You would need to sell A HUGE amount of jewelry to make enough money to pay your bills.

• Most people sell jewelry as a "side" job, not as their full-time job.

Howdy, I'm selling...uhhhh...well, let's see. Oh, heating products. Would you like to buy some?

What problem do you see here?

This career goal might not be realistic because...

• He doesn't know much about what he's selling.

• He doesn't seem very convincing!

• You have to be comfortable talking to people to be in sales.

You tell me it costs only $10,000 to buy into this fast-growing business? What's the name of it again? Sure, I'll throw in my savings to buy in.

What problem do you see here?

This career goal might not be realistic because...

• She did not research the business. It might be a total scam!

• It's never a good idea to put all your money in one place.

• People don't get rich quickly with no work!

Yeah, I can be a rocket scientist. The moon is a planet, right? I don't know how I failed Earth & Space science!

What problem do you see here?

This career goal might not be realistic because...

• You need to be very smart to be a scientist.

• If you can't pass high school science, you will have a very hard time passing college science.

Poll

Is it wrong to have high aspirations? Why not plan to become a sports hero or a rock star since some people obviously make it?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

What types of skills or talents do you think are important when choosing a career?

Poll

Do you think having someone tell you that you're job goal may not be realistic can work in a positive way?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

What are some things you could be doing right now to help yourself towards whatever career or goal you are interested in?