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Seven-Step Process (2.1) Logical series of steps to identify and

evaluate possibilities and to arrive at a good choice.

1. Define your needs & wants2. Analyze your resources3. Identify your choices4. Gather information5. Evaluate your choices6. Make a decision7. Plan how to reach your goal

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Setting Lifestyle Goals (2.2) Ways you spend your time, energy, &

resources in the future.

Ask yourself a few questions.1. What do you want to accomplish in life?2. Do you want to raise a family?3. Where would you like to live – house,

apartment---city or country?4. How would you like to spend your free time?5. Do you want a high income or just enough

money to be comfortable?

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Values

Beliefs & principles that you want to live by

Define who you are, shape your attitudes & choices, and help you identify your priorities (ex. Fame, family, health)

What is really important to you? Choose a career that matches your values. This can help ensure you like your work

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Six general values1. Responsibility

Fulfilling obligations in a dependable & trustworthy way

2. Relationships Work w/people you like or live near your family

3. Compassion Caring deeply about people & their well-being

4. Courage Ability to conquer fear & despair

5. Achievement Being successful in whatever you do

6. Recognition Want other people to appreciate & respect your accomplishments

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What are your interests? Favorite activities

Identifying your interests can help you recognize whether you would prefer to work with… Data, people, or things These three categories can form the basis for

describing different kinds of careers

Interest & aptitude assessment

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Are your goals realistic? (2.3) Aptitudes & abilities

Aptitude – potential for learning & certain skill Abilities - a skill you have already developed

Matching your aptitudes & abilities to careers

Your personality & learning styles Personality – combination of your attitudes, behaviors, &

characteristics.

Self-concept – way you see yourself Learning styles

Verbal, logical, visual, rhythmic, kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic (see pg. 38)

Determining your personality type Dominant, influencing, conservative, recessive