CAREER EMPOWERMENT

WHAT IS CAREER? A person's progress or general course of action through life or through a phase of

life, as in some profession or undertaking.

WHAT CAREER DO YOU HAVE IN MIND?

NO ONE CAREER IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER.

How to Choose A Rewarding Career

Identify what things you have a passion for.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

What will you enjoy doing?

Factors to ConsiderThings to consider when deciding on your career:

Money should not be the main focus when choosing a career.

If you can do something you love, do as a career.If you love reading then become a librarian or publish books. If you enjoy football, then try to become a coach.

How to get MotivatedSelf-reflection &

discoveryLearning from good &

badFind ways to overcome

fearReadingLooking up to someone

you admire

Reasons for lack of career motivationDoing something you

do not enjoy.Lack of recognition

from others.Poor guidance, advice

& lack of direction.No clear vision &

common goal.Poor work environment.No opportunity for

career growth.

On Your Way to SuccessBarriers to Success

Overcoming the barriers

Your imaginationLack of support

systemPast failures or

eventsLack of planning

Setting SMART goals

Time management

Strong support system

Strive for excellence

Power of positive attitude“a positive attitude will do wonders for

you”It will make your day go by quicklyYou will be open to new & interesting things

in your life also known as serendipity.Challenges will not overwhelm you, rather

you will find a way around them.You will have less stress.You will feel good and in turn, people around

you will feel good. Which leads to higher productivity.

Think About ItWhat does success mean to you? To find

out, answer these questions:

What is important to you?What do you like to do?What do you care about?What things mean the most to you?

Need Help?Guidance counsellorTeachersParents/GuardiansEmployment counsellorsYMCAColleges

Could you think of anyone that faced difficult situation and are successful?

Oprah Winfrey – Abused

Chris Gardener – Poverty

Tom Cruise – Learning disability

Jim Carey – Disorder (ADHD)

Ray Charles - Blind

THE KEY IS DETERMINATION & SELF CONFIDENCE

Challenge Think of three little thing you can do that could lead to success in six areas of your

life. Then write them down.

Picture them vividly

Look at them every day

Start with a plan

Don’t quit on yourself