MY IDEAL JOB

We all have dreams. But if we can’t specify what we wish for it will be harder for us to

get exactly that. First, we have to identify our dreams, transfer them into goals and

then do necessary actions to reach that goal.

This exercise can be used as an introduction into career guidance, especially when

trying to encourage students’ self-knowledge (what I wish to become) and/or goal

setting (how to set goals and how to reach them). The exercise is more appropriate

for older pupils and students but can also be used when working with adult job

seekers. This exercise is mostly aimed at:

identifying individual’s dreams/wishes,

showing the differences between dream and goals,

introducing goal setting process,

discussion on different career paths, demands of various professions etc.

Instructions:

Now, imagine your ideal job.

What would you do, if you would not have

any limits? Imagine there are no obstacles

such as university entrance exam, family

pressure, money, health, finding a job,

school grades/achievements …Imagine that

you could do anything, anywhere, with

anyone…

You can help yourself with following questions:

What do you do?

(your tasks, what are you responsible for, what are you creating, do you work

with people, machines, animals, sick people, are you designing, drawing,

constructing…)

Where do you work?

(outdoor, in the kitchen, in the office…)

What are your colleagues at work like? Maybe you work alone?

(serious, relaxed, formal, friendly, reliable…)

How do you live?

(you have a lot of free time, you work at home, what do you do for fun, what is

your lifestyle like…)

MY ACHIEVEMENTS

Scanning through your achievements you gained at school and out of school will help

in identifying your abilities. Skills you use with your achievements are your strongest

skills. In planning your education and career, focus on the features you are proud of

rather than your failures. This will increase your self-confidence and help you identify

your abilities. Do not underestimate your achievements. Your success (where you

managed yourself well) reflects you more than your failures. Here is an exercise that

will help you identify and analyse your achievements. Don’t forget that achieving

something doesn’t necessary mean winning a gold medal or getting good grades.

Achievements are outcomes of situations that we not easy to handle for you but you

have kept on and finally succeed.

List 3 achievements, experiences, successes.

1.

2.

3.

Out of listed achievements pick one you are especially proud of. Now think of these:

A.) What influence has this achievement/experience had on you?

B.) What kind of knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics you

gained/developed?

C.) What have you learned, gained out of this experience/achievement?

ACHIEVEMENT:

A B C

“EXPECTATION PASTRY / PIE ”

Activity: expectation pastry/pie

Purpose: helping students reflect values, concretize what he/she is expecting

from business/professional life.

Duration: 15 minute

Materials: expectation pastry/pie

Application: students are asked to write down what they are expecting from

business/professional life with examining values list. They have to choose values

that they think will be/are most important for them in their working life/job. Three

expectations (values) most important to them should be be listed on centre.

Other important values should be listed in the circle form where less important

value takes fewer places than more important value.

We discuss with students if values they have listed as important are

compatible with their professional preference or vocational choice.

EXPECTATION PASTRY/PIE FROM BUSINESS LİFE

IndependenceRelations BetweenPersons

Being awared

Creativity

Money

Success

1_success

2_independence

3_creativitiy

VALUES

Justice Spirituality

Pay time for family Curiosity

Belonging Perfectionism

Understanding Courtesy

Opportunity for research variety Recognition for what you do

Friendship Opportunity to learn

Personal development Having constant contact with people

Independence Sharing

Luxury life Problem solving

Success Professionalism

Helping others Meet psychological and emotional needs

Excitement Welfare

Convincing others Competition

Wisdom Risk taking

Individualism Health

Integrity Artistic expression

Variety Wealth

Environment Chance for travelling

Contributing to a better world Taking responsibility

Endurance Team work

Solidarity Recognition

Focus on duty Work alone

Power Promotion

Being accepted Speak in front of crowd

entertainment  Leadership

Economy Structure

security of work Creativity

Influencing other Control

Financially independent Innovation

Using physical abilities Management

Entrepreneurship High social status

Having personal power and influence Flexibility in time

PIE FOR EXPECTATIONS FROM WORK

1___________

2___________

3___________