Building a Career Path: Steps to Reach Your Goals

What is a career path?

• A list of jobs your family wants for you

• A detailed college application plan

• A single job you’ll keep forever

• A series of steps to reach your ultimate career goals

Why is it okay if your career path changes over time?

• Careers must change every year

• Change helps you avoid responsibility

• Paths change as you grow and learn

• It shows your original plan was wrong

What’s the first step in building a career path?

• Choose a college

• Know yourself

• Get a part-time job

• Pick the highest-paying job

What is one reason to plan your career while in high school?

• So you can retire sooner

• To avoid extracurriculars

• To impress your friends

• To make better choices now

What is meant by 'build skills along the way'?

• Wait until college to gain skills

• Learn only from textbooks

• Use current experiences to grow

• Focus only on future jobs

Sarah loves animals and wants to be a vet. What's a smart first step?

• Take art classes

• Volunteer at a shelter

• Work at a clothing store

• Apply to a cooking program

If someone wants a flexible schedule, what career goal should they consider?

• A job that offers remote work

• One with strict daily hours

• Only jobs with uniforms

• Jobs with overnight shifts

Jamal wants to help others and work in healthcare. What value is guiding him?

• Travel

• Creativity

• Helping people

• High salary

Mia wants to be a chef. What activity would build relevant skills now?

• Babysitting her cousin

• Joining the debate team

• Volunteering at a soup kitchen

• Practicing guitar

Which situation shows someone adjusting their career path?

• A. A graphic designer becomes a UX researcher

• B. A doctor continues working in the same hospital

• C. A lawyer stays at the same firm for 20 years

• D. A teacher retires after a long career in education