Career PlanningCareer Planning

Creating a road map for success!Career Planning

Introduction

Presented by

Ana Reyes

Career Planning OutlineI. Self Assessment/Needs Assessment

a) Improve weaknesses/skills/knowledgeb) Identify what success/happiness mean to you

II. Explore careers in food servicea) Understand employer expectationsb) Identifying ideal job/workplace matches

III. Job Searchinga) Looking for a jobb) Applying for a job

i. Resume and Cover Letter Writingii. Interviewing skillsiii. Networking skills

Accomplish your next relevant career goal at least three months after the finishing your training

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Gaining hands-on training

Defining Your Defining Your VisionVision; Creating

; Creating Your PathYour Path

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Goal Setting

Workshop

Fall 2010

Refined and

Presented by

Ana Reyes

Workshop Objectives

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Articulate the importance of goals Understand short and long term goalsDescribe each of the elements of SMART

goalsSet at least 6 SMART goals for a

career/personal growth plan

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Set goals!

Where should I start? Brainstorm!

Get a partner!

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1. Share a time when you set a goal and accomplished your goal

2. Share a goal that you keep setting but can’t seem to accomplish

3. Share why you think you were successful/unsuccessful

Why set goals ?

0Visualize objectives0Keep you accountable0Create an action plan and think about what it takes

to get to your goal0 Identify time and resources

0Increase your chances at being successful

0If you don’t set goals you may find that you are working hard without feeling accomplished0 Develop a sense of accomplishment and improve happiness0 Make informed decisions related to life plans

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What is a goal?

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the result or achievement toward which

effort is directed; aim; end.₁

or

A result you hope to achieve through your efforts

1. Source: Dictionary.com

How do you effectively accomplish your goals?

By setting:0 Long-term AND Short-term Goals0 SMART Goals

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0Long-Term Goals:0Can be achieved in 3 plus years

0Short-Term Goals: 0Can be achieved in less than 3 years

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Earn an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts in 3 years.

Get a scholarship at the end of the academic year.

Complete all application materials by the December

Do community service twice a week for the entire Fall semester

By the end of the week, I will identify 2 schools I would like to apply to

What is a SMART goal?

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What is a goal?

the result or achievement toward which

effort is directed; aim; end.

A goal that provides a system to efficiently direct efforts and ensure that the desired result is accomplished.

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What exactly will you accomplish? S

M

A

R

T

specific

measurable

achievable

relevant

timely

Can you track your progress?

Are you willing and able to accomplish the goal?

Why is this goal important in your life?

When will you accomplish this goal?

Which goal do you think is SMART?

A. My goal is to understand what it takes to open a restaurant

B. My goal is to talk to at least two restaurant owners about what it takes to have a successful restaurant by the end December.

C. Write your own SMART goal as a team:

My goal is to have a rough draft of my business plan, with all sections completed, ready for review by December 2012.

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WORKSHEET

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Goal Setting Workshop Fall 2010 Refined and Presented by Mandy Toomey

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Life is a journey not a destination…

Tips for achieving your goal

Follow your plan, but be flexible Review your goals every 3-6

months Update your plans to adapt to

changes Be persistent and dedicated Follow through

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oStay true to yourself• You have motivation, it is a matter of follow-

through• Do your goals align with your values?

oInclude others in your dream:• Research information about your dreams • Use Career Advising• Find a Mentor• Share your dreams with those you love• Build a network

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Tips for achieving your goal

AssignmentAssignment

• Two long term career-oriented SMART goals• Four longer term career-oriented SMART goals• Return to Ana Reyes by Friday!!

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Remember to use your brainstorming sheet as a guide.

Long-Term Goal 1

Long Term Goal 2

Short-Term Goal 1

Short-Term Goal 2

Short-Term Goal 3

Short-Term Goal 4

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What is your dream?

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There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why... I dream of things that never were, and ask why not? – Robert Kennedy

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