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Establishing Goals
Computer Engineering I Objective 101.01
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Terms & Definitions
Goal Purpose of any plan or
action
Short-Term Goal One of a series of
accomplishments that add up to a specific achievement
Long-Term Goal A goal that has existed over
an extended period of time
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Terms & Definitions
Strategy The decision of how to
accomplish an objective
Desire To long for an objective
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Terms & Definitions
Planning Goals The small steps you must
take to get from where you are now to where you want to be
Self Assessment Profile of your talents,
interests, abilities, aptitudes, and experiences
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Why Set Goals?
Goals allow you to arrange a life with a clear purpose and/or destination
Goals turn dreams into desires so that, with work, you can accomplish something
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Why Set Goals?
Goals allow you to prioritize the responsibilities and obligations in your life and spend your time wisely
Goals help you set a plan of action that will guide you into a brighter future
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Long-Term Goals
Establishing a Long-Term Goal:
Plan Self-assessment Develop personal action plan
Research Career exploration
Review
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Short-Term Goals
Benefits of Short-Term Goals:
Divide a long term goal into manageable pieces
Focus energy on smaller specific steps to achieve long term goal
Better manage your time
Setting & achieving short term goals enables you to reach long term goals
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Short-Term Goals
Benefits of Short-Term Goals:
Specific ways to evaluate progress toward a long term goal
In the evaluation process, if one short term goal does not work, another can be set without losing sight of the long term goal
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Effective Goals
Stated in Clear Terms “I will graduate with a 3.5
GPA”Realistic & Believable
YOU must believe that you can reach the goal
Attainable & Reliable Must have interests, skills,
abilities and strengths to make it happen
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Effective Goals
Measurable Goal can be
accomplished within a certain time or in a quantity that can be calculated
Desirable You REALLY want to
achieve this goal
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Evaluating Career Goals
Indicators of possible career paths Values Aptitudes Skills Interests Hobbies Work
Many people earn a living doing something they used to do as a hobby!
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Living with Career Choices
Work is the central activity around which most people plan their lives
Work is an activity that may result in something useful
A job is a collection of tasks or duties that a person does to earn a living
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Living with Career Choices
As an adult, you will be identified mainly by the kind of work that you do
Only a few people satisfy their safety and survival needs by working
About 80% of Americans are not well-satisfied with their work and lifestyle
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Career Planning
A process in which a student learns about himself/herself, the world of work, and the relationship between the two
Should begin as early as possible – you should start thinking about it no later than sixth grade
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Career Decision Making
Life-long processBeliefs, values, skills, aptitudes,
interestsInvolves your past, present, and
future work roleCareer plan may change when
significant new information, interests, or desire appear
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Career Planning
Identify long range goalSet short term goalsDevelop a career planUpdate info from earlier career plansCreate a Career Portfolio
Collection of information that demonstrates your talents, interests, abilities, achievements, experiences
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Successful Career Planning
Method of looking at your particular strengths/weaknesses and the many options and choices of careers
Everyone needs a Career Development Plan
Individuals are responsible for setting their own short & long-term Career Goals
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Steps for Career Planning
1. Self AssessmentHonestly determine talents, interests, skills, values, personality
2. Career ExplorationInvestigate all career choices, options, opportunities
3. Goal SettingEstablish intermediate short range and long range goals
4. EvaluationPeriodically evaluate your plan using a Time Log
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Researching a Career
The very best way to learn about a career is working in it!
The more careers you are aware of, the better your chances of finding one that is right for you.
Libraries and the Internet are two good places to research careers.
Career Clusters are groups of careers that have certain things in common.
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Department of Labor Occupations ClassificationsPeople
Working for the betterment of others and/or society
Examples: teachers, social workers, policemen
Data Working with numbers,
information processing, policies and procedures
Examples: accountants, computer programmers, researchers
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Researching a Career
Department of Labor Occupations ClassificationsThings
Working with tools, equipment, machines
Examples: Cooks, air traffic controllers, drafters
Ideas Working with concepts, themes or
inventions Examples: scientists, designers,
artists, writers, musicians
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Researching a Career
Researching a Career
Consider working environment Indoor vs.
Outdoor? Sitting vs.
Standing? Extreme hot vs.
cold environment?
Consider desired lifestyle Family Friends Leisure activities Spiritual well-
being Career
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Job Search Sources
Internet Trade Magazines Friends & Family
Is it unfair for a friend or family member to help you get a job?
School Counselors & Teachers Private employment agencies Newspaper advertisements/Want ads
Many job openings are never listed because employers don’t want to be swamped with applications.
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Landing a Job
Job Application Black ink Leave no blanks Neat
Letter of Application Your chance to tell why you’re a
good match for the job
Resume Be honest, but don’t be modest!
Job Interview Most employers choose best and
most qualified candidates for the job
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Another Option
Planning Your Own Business
Describe costs and benefits of self-employment
Perform a self assessment of skills and personality traits
Know how to start a business
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