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Unit 7Prof Brooke

AGENDA

Tonight we will cover: Announcements Reminders Goal Setting Interview Getting started with assignment

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Announcements

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Goal Setting

It’s important to set goals at a level that is appropriate to the individual’s situation. Mindtools.com notably mentions that setting goals helps build self-confidence.

Questions to ask: What skills and what knowledge are required? What resources are needed? How can I get them? How can I break up each large goal into smaller accomplishments? Is this the best path to complete the goal? Do any of my goals conflict with each other? Are some components

the same? Is there any assistance I will need along the way? Who is my

support system? What things might get in my way and, anticipating them, how will I

deal with them? How will I remind myself of this goal so it doesn’t get forgotten? What will be the reward?

Kinds of Goals

Creating a popular new game

Learning techniques and the process to get there, finding resources, learning about marketing

Winning a race

Building stamina and muscle strength, participating in the event, making it to the finish line

Getting a new job

Practice with interviewing, creation of a resume and/or portfolio, experience that can be used for future interviews

Fallacies

Although this unit focuses on career goals, there are other kinds, including but not limited to:

Artistic Attitude (Behavior) Education Family Financial Health Hobby Home Improvement Personal Goals Physical Public Service Recreation Relationship Religious Social

Examples

More about S.M.A.R.T. GoalsSpecific = the who, what, when, where, why, and howalso Significant, Substantial

Measurable = so you can see change as it happensalso Meaningful, Motivational

Action-Oriented = stretch a little for opportunities in your reachalso Attainable, Achievable, Agreed Upon (if a group or family goal), Aggressive

Realistic = being both willing and able, and within resources availablealso Relevant, Reasonable, Results-Oriented, Reachable

Timed (Timely) = a clear, specific target, well-plannedalso Trackable, Truthful, Tangible

Other things to consider

Other things to consider Break goals into steps, which builds confidence as increments are completed Ask your family and friends to support you in working towards your goals Ask for help when you need it List the benefits to attaining your goal (motivation) Adjust your plan when it is S.M.A.R.T. to do so (be flexible) Set priorities Keep a positive attitude Stay focused Have courage and be persistent

Questions

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Interview

Reasons to do the interview (other than it is a part of the Final Project):

You will learn more about what that person does in his/her job, helping you to

understand a little more about that particular career. It is a networking experience, out of which professional

connections may arise. It’s good practice with professional communication skills. It’s good practice with time management skills. It’s good practice for note-taking. The assessment of the interview written for the Final Project

will also take critical thinking skills.

The event….the actual event

http://fudgelink.com/gen/interview.html

How and how and when…..

To Do

Seminar DONEReadingUnit Assignment for Unit 7 is NOT due until

Unit 93 posts on 3 different days---1 response to

main prompt with at least 150 words—first post no LATER than Saturday

Well Done

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fantastic week. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me via Kaplan email or AIM.