Career Planning and Skills Identification Notes

Things I Have Done Worksheet

  • Instructions:

    • Check items done in each column.

    • Count checkmarks and write totals below each column.

    • Circle favorite items in each column.

Working With People

  • Tasks related to caregiving, teaching, social participation, and community involvement.

  • Examples include taking care of family, volunteering, and organizing events.

Working With Data

  • Activities involving finances, data entry, travel arrangements, and budgeting.

  • Key tasks include handling finances, filling out applications, and maintaining records.

Working With Things

  • Skills include repairing, gardening, and using tools.

  • Relevant tasks entail taking care of equipment, cooking, and operating machinery.

Career Planning Insights

  • Analyze which column has most checkmarks and circulations.

  • Identify differences between preferred activities and completed tasks.

  • Reflect on needed education or skills for future preferences.

Career and Education Planning

Self-Exploration

  • Use prior worksheets to assess skills, interests, and experiences.

  • Identify areas for further experience and education to pursue career goals.

Occupational Exploration

  • Research the daily roles, conditions, and growth opportunities for a desired profession.

  • Consider wage expectations and expected employment outlook in selected fields.

Educational Planning

  • Determine necessary credentials and training for identified occupations.

  • Plan steps for achieving educational goals, including degree requirements and funding options.

Skills Identification Worksheet

Skill Categories

  • Communication Skills: Following directions, writing memos, explaining concepts.

  • Number Skills: Arithmetic, using calculators, estimating costs.

  • Technical Skills: Operating machinery, repairs, building items.

  • Management Skills: Task prioritization, motivating others, time management.

  • Creative Skills: Artistic expression, designing, making handicrafts.

Job Values Inventory

  • Rank 12 job qualities from most to least important (example: salary, benefits, job security).

  • Identify and prioritize what is meaningful in a career.

Career Planning Process

  • Self-exploration: Understand personal values, skills, and interests.

  • Occupational exploration: Research industries and roles that match personal attributes and market trends.

  • Educational planning: Identify training needed for desired occupations and plan accordingly.

Steps for Effective Career Planning

  1. Identify Career Options.

  2. Prioritize options based on skills and values.

  3. Make comparisons among selected fields.

  4. Consider external factors affecting job prospects.

  5. Choose specific career paths.

  6. Set SMART Goals for action planning.

  7. Create a detailed Career Action Plan.

  8. Seek advice from Career Advisors to refine decisions.