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Mapping Your Future
Carrie Minnis & Samantha Mitchell
What do you know about Jobs vs. Careers?
Some people from an early age know exactly what they want to be and how to get there…Do you?
JOB• Work done in exchange for money
• A way to be social and active
• Education/training not always essential
• Constantly changing; full time/part time
• Jobs are given to you when hired
Career• Getting paid for your Passion
• Building on experiences to advance skills and knowledge
• Starts with education and training; understanding the field/industry
• Personal goal setting; pursuit of life long ambitions
• Creating “Identities”
• A career is made by you
Where do I start?
The Secret to Finding Your Career Passion?-YouTube video
1. Know Your Self! • What do I love doing?• What subjects are easy for
me?• What are my hobbies?
Beliefs Values Interests
Personality Type
Work Environment Team/Alone
Abilities Achievement GradesMaturity Level
Demographics Attitude
Let’s Start with some Assessments!• Career Cluster Interest
Survey• Personality Checklist
NEXT…Group Discussions
Group 1 Group 2
Group 3 Group 4
Group 5 Group 6
2. Make a Plan
Common Careers1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
MXuJowZsFmw
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KJD4aP90YQ
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2YHHIOocxs
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfK8DF0AdRw
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SVBRE5PgAM
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvwR74XpKUM
TeacherNutritionist/Dietician Musician
Doctor
LawyerMental Health Counselor
Athlete Actor/ActressVeterinarian
3. Get Help and Develop a Network!
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help/advice
• Talk to advisors, teachers, parents, friends and peers about opportunities.
• Find a mentor
• Conduct Informational Interviews
• Join professional associations, clubs, and organizations within field/industry of interest
• Keep current on information
• Utilize social media to connect with professionals
http://www.cityyear.org/
https://www.teachforamerica.org/
http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps
4. Obtain Experience
5. Be Open-Minded, Patient and Positive!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzBCI13rJmA
Resources:https://www.mappingyourfuture.org/http://www.careertech.org/sites/default/files/StudentInterestSurvey-English.pdf
http://fortune.com/best-companies/edward-jones-4/