Work immersion Reviwer

For me and Me

What is Career Planning?

A continuous process of understanding yourself—interests, values, skills, and preferences—to find the best career.

Step 1 in career planning?

Assess yourself: reflect on interests, values, skills, and preferences.

Step 2 in career planning?

Identify options and alternatives.

Step 3 in career planning?

Narrow preferences and make a decision.

Step 4 in career planning?

Set goals and act on them.

Why follow these steps?

They guide you from self-awareness to exploring options, deciding, and taking action toward your career.

What does R stand for?

Realistic – People with athletic or mechanical ability who like working with objects, machines, tools, plants, or animals.

What does I stand for?

Investigative – People who enjoy observing, learning, analyzing, evaluating, or solving problems.

What does C stand for?

Conventional – People who work well with data, have clerical/numerical ability, and prefer detail or following instructions.

What does A stand for?

Artistic – People with artistic, innovative, or intuitive abilities who enjoy unstructured, imaginative work.

What does E stand for?

Enterprising – People who like influencing, persuading, leading, managing, or performing for goals or economic gain.

What does S stand for?

Social – People who like helping, training, developing, curing, or informing others, often skilled with words.

R – Realistic

The Doers – People who work with objects, machines, tools, plants, or animals; practical and hands-on.

I – Investigative

The Thinkers – People who like observing, analyzing, learning, and solving problems; curious and logical.

A – Artistic

The Creators – People who are imaginative, innovative, and unstructured; enjoy self-expression and originality.

S – Social

The Helpers – People who like helping, training, developing, or curing others; caring and communicative.

E – Enterprising

The Persuaders – People who like leading, influencing, or performing for goals; confident and energetic.

C – Conventional

The Organizers – People who work with data, follow instructions, and focus on details; methodical and practical.

What are Intrinsic Work Values?

Related to the actual tasks of a job; intangible rewards that motivate.

Examples: challenging work, helping others, using your own ideas.

What are Extrinsic Work Values?

Related to tangible rewards from a job.
Examples: high salary, bonuses, travel for work, leave credits, allowances.

What are Lifestyle Work Values?

Related to personal life goals and how one wants to live. Examples: spending time with family/friends, living in a big city, saving money.

What are Interests I in career planning?

Activities or subjects a person enjoys and feels motivated to do. Examples: sports, science experiments, art, helping others.

What is Work Environment?

The physical and social conditions in which a person works. Examples: office, outdoor, laboratory, team-based, flexible hours.

Impulsive

Makes quick decisions, tends to cram.

Agonizing

Spends a lot of time & energy gathering data, often gets overwhelmed.

Delaying

Postpones important decisions, “I’ll think about it tomorrow.”

Fatalistic

Dependent on fate or environment, avoids responsibility.

Planful

Carefully plans things before deciding.

Paralytic

Knows what to do but cannot make a decision.

Which is the worst decision-making style?

Fatalistic – avoids responsibility and depends on fate.

Which is the best decision-making style?

Planful – carefully gathers information and makes informed decisions.S – Specific

S – Specific

Goals are focused with a clear, tangible outcome.

M – Measurable

Clear definition of success; know how you achieved the goal.

A – Attainable

Challenging but realistic and achievable.

R – Relevant

Worthwhile; aligns with what you are trying to achieve.

T – Time-bound

Has a realistic target date or timeframe.

What is a Short-Term Goal (STG)?

A goal you want to accomplish soon or in the near future.

What is a Long-Term Goal (LTG)?

A goal that takes at least three years or more to accomplish.

What is work ethic?

A set of standards and beliefs about acceptable behavior at work.

What determines strong or poor work ethic?

Personal values, motivation, and company culture.

What is a strong work ethic?

An attitude showing passion, discipline, professionalism, and commitment to work and goals.

Why are people with strong work ethic considered ideal employees?

They are driven, goal-oriented, competitive with themselves, reliable, and promotion-ready.

What is a poor work ethic?

An attitude showing lack of ambition, professionalism, responsibility, and motivation.

Why is work ethic important in an organization?

Higher motivation, better performance, leadership by example, and achievement of goals.

Benefit 1 – Balanced and Respectful Workplace

Creates a professional, respectful, and positive work environment where employees value one another.

Benefit 2 – Higher Productivity and Efficiency

Employees meet deadlines, work efficiently, and help the organization achieve its goals.

Key traits of strong work ethic?

Hard work, dedication, discipline, productivity, teamwork, integrity, responsibility, determination, professionalism. (HDDPTIRDP)

Traits to avoid (poor work ethic)?

Procrastination, negativity, toxicity, inefficiency, irresponsibility, passiveness, untimeliness, unprofessional behavior. (PNTIIPUU)

How can organizations develop strong work ethic?

Lead by example, Organize team workshops, Organize feedback sessions, and organize team-building activities.