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STEP 1 - KNOWING YOURSELFo Begin by thinking about where you are now,
where you want to be and how you’re going to get there.
o Ask yourself the following questions: • Where am I at now? • Where do I want to be? • What do I want out of a job or career? • What do I like to do? • What are my strengths? • What is important to me?
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STEP 2 - FINDING OUTo Explore the occupations and learning areas
that interest you and research the specific skills and qualifications required.
o Ask the following questions: • How do my skills and interests match up with my
occupations of interest? • Where are the gaps? What skills do I need? • How can I gain the skills for these occupations? • Where is the work?
o At the end of this step you will have a list of preferred occupations and/or learning options.
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CAREER RESEARCH CHECKLISTo Take one or more career assessment tests. o Job shadow one or more people. o Read about the occupations and learn about
the • Nature of the work • Working conditions • Required skills and training • Earning potential • Job outlook.
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STEP 3 - MAKING DECISIONSo Compare your options, narrow down your
choices and think about what suits you best at this point in time.
o Ask the following questions: • How do my options fit with the current labor market? • How do they fit with my current situation and
responsibilities? • What are the advantages and disadvantages of each
option?
o You will have narrowed down your options and have more of an idea of what you need to do next to help you achieve your goals.
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STEP 4 - TAKING ACTIONo Use the information you have gathered about
your interests and the world of work to create your plan.
o Begin by asking yourself: • What actions/steps will help me achieve my work,
training and career goals? • Where can I get help? • Who will support me (family, mentors, teachers)
o Decide which step is relevant for you right now and start from there.
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CAREER PLANNING TIPSo Make career planning an annual event. • Update your resume or portfolio. • Reflect on changing likes and dislikes, needs and
wants in work and home life. • Review career and job trends. • Set short-term and long-term goals. • Explore new education/training opportunities. • Consider career advancement opportunities.
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CREATE/UPDATE DIGITAL PORTFOLIO
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ContactInformation
SamplesofWork
ConferencesandWorkshops
Education,LicensesandCertificates
LettersofRecommendation
CareerSummaryandGoals SkillsandAbilities
AwardsandHonors
CommunityService
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QUESTIONS TO CONSIDERo In terms of career planning, answer the
following questions: • What do you like to do? • What are your strengths? • What is important to you in terms of a job?
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