OVERVIEW
Think k about it. The average person spends at least
30 percent p of his or her time each day at work.
Find nding a career that will satisfy you in your work
life fe fe is probably high on your list of priorities. The
fi firs t t step in the career-search process starts with
career er planning.
Career e planning begins with conducting a
self-assess sm ent to evaluate your aptitudes, skills,
abilities, and nd values. Through this assessment, you
can focus you ur energy on what is necessary for
you to accomplish pl i in order to become a successful
candidate for employment. p Once your assessment
is complete, you will il l be ready to set goals and
create a plan that can n move you closer to your
chosen career.
Preparing fo
Your Care
Outcomes
1
Explain the concept of career preparation.
2
State the purpose of a career plan.
3
Discuss the importance of self-assessment
as a step in career
planning.
4
Identify two types of personal skills that
should be a
part of a skills assessment.
5
Explain the purpose of setting
SMART goals.
6
Discuss career pathing options.
7
Define fi a career portfolio.
CONNECT TO YOUR
CAREER
Workplace Connection
1-1 Emerging Occupations
1-2 Career Plan
1-3 Aptitudes Inventory
1-4 Abilities Assessment
1-5 Values Assessment
1-6 Skills Inventory
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