Developing a career plan

Personal Career Profile:

• chart used to rank career choices by comparing personal and career information

• step-by-step plan of action for reaching your ultimate career goal

• on-site instruction in how to perform a particular job

• person who learns how to do a job under the guidance of a skilled worker

Individual Career Plan:

• step-by-step plan of action for reaching your ultimate career goal

• school that offers a variety of skills-oriented programs

• privately run institution that trains students for a specific profession

• college and high-school programs geared toward adult students

On-the-job Training:

• on-site instruction in how to perform a particular job

• person who learns how to do a job under the guidance of a skilled worker

• school that offers a variety of skills-oriented programs

• college and high-school programs geared toward adult students

Working as a waiter as a step toward becoming the head chef at a fine restaurant is a:

• short-term goal

• medium-term goal

• long-range goal

• lifestyle

An example of a career that requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree to become a(n):

• restaurant chef

• travel agent

• high-school teacher

• sheet-metal worker

You would need additional years of education beyond a bachelor's degree to become a(n):

• accountant

• computer repairer

• architect

• bookstore manager

WHY IS CAREER PLANNING IMPORTANT?

• To graduate from school on time

• To be financially stable

• To make our goals and actions in line

• To get a nursing job

WHAT ARE THE FIRST STEPS YOU SHOULD TAKE IN CAREER PLANNING?

• Have a good idea of what you want to do

• See your guidance councilor

• See what college you want to go to

• look up different careers

_____ is talking to people you know and others in your community to gather and share information.

• informal research
• formal research
• networking
• communication style

A person's life work, which requires planning, preparation, interest, and time is _____

• an occupation
• a career
• a career cluster
• internship