1、Quotes about Career PlanContent Learning ObjectivesLead-in1.1 Career Self-assessment1.2 Organizational and Occupational Research1.3 Goal Setting1.4 Resume and Cover Letter 1.5 LinkedIn Profile1.6 Preparing for Job InterviewsLearning Objectives Assess your personality,interests,and career aptitude Re
2、search a company or an occupation you would like to join in Set goals for your future career with SMART criteria Develop an effective resume and a cover letter Prepare for a job interview Learn to use LinkedIn profile to sell yourselfLead-inActivity One:Self-assessmentRIASECWhat Is Your Code?a Reali
3、stic Doeran Investigative Thinkeran Artistic Creatora Social Helpera Conventional Organizeran Enterprising PersuaderLead-inLike to work with animals,tools or machines Prefer to work outdoors Enjoy playing sports Realistic:the“Doers”Lead-inRealistic:the“Do-ers”Characteristics:Frank,Practical,Focused,
4、Mechanical,Determined,RuggedStrengths:Manipulates tools,Possesses mechanical,manual,or athletic abilityPotential Careers:Craftsman,Fitness Trainer,Optician,Policemen,Fire Fighter,Physical Education TeacherLead-inLike to invent or researchSolve problemsWork with ideasUse computersLove knowledgeInvest
5、igative:the“Thinkers”Lead-inInvestigative:the“Thinkers”Characteristics:Analytical,Intellectual,Reserved,Independent,Scholarly,JudgmentalStrengths:Works with abstract ideas and intellectual problemsPotential Careers:Biologist,Chemist,Historian,Researcher,Doctor,MathematicianLead-inWrite stories,poems
6、,or other creative writingsEnjoy the arts,theater,and dancePlay musical instrumentsLike to paint or sculptArtistic:the“Creators”Lead-inArtistic:the“Creators”Characteristics:Complicated,Original,Impulsive,Independent,Expressive,CreativeStrengths:Uses imagination and feelings in creative expression Po
7、tential Careers:Artist,Musician,Actor/Actress,Designer,Writer,PhotographerLead-inLike to teach and serve Are good listeners and communicators Work well in groups Show empathy Social:the“Helpers”Lead-inSocial:the“Helpers”Characteristics:Helping,Informing,Teaching,Inspiring,Counseling,Serving.Strength
8、s:Interacts with people,concerned with the welfare of people.Potential Careers:Teacher,Clergy,Coach,Therapist,Nurse,Counselor,Sociologist.Lead-inManage people and projectsPersuade,take action,set goalsWork well in groupsSell products and servicesEnterprising:the“Persuaders”Lead-inEnterprising:the“Pe
9、rsuaders”Characteristics:Persuasive,Energetic,Sociable,Adventurous,Ambitious,Risk-takingStrengths:Leads,manages,and organizesPotential Careers:Manager,Producer,Lawyer,Business/Marketing,Executive,Entrepreneur,Principal Lead-inPut things in orderAttend to detailHandle things in a systematic mannerDes
10、ire to be efficient Conventional:the“Organizers”Lead-inConventional:the“Organizers”Characteristics:Careful,Conforming,Conservative,Conscientious,Self-controlled,StructuredStrengths:Orders activities paying attention to detailsPotential Careers:Accountant,Banker,Editor,Office Manager,Librarian,Medica
11、l Laboratory AssistantLead-inActivity Two:Video WatchingWatch this video and answer questions on next slide.Lead-in1.In Versacorp,which one do you think have the best career aptitude?Why?Activity Two:Video WatchingBowie J.Hogg Nick WarnockSam SoloveyTroy McClainDavid GouldBill RancicKwame JacksonJas
12、on CurisLead-in2.In this task,Sam did not win respect from his group members.Why?If you were him,how will you improve your work performance?Activity Two:Video WatchingHe wasted time on impossible things and did not try his best to improve selling.His contribution to the group was not so much as othe
13、rs.He had a fierce conflict with his group members.He made the whole team feel down by inviting a girl to“help”.Lead-in3.David is considered to have the highest IQ in this group with a MBA and doctorate degree,how do you evaluate his performance in this task?Activity Two:Video WatchingHe has very hi
14、gh IQ but his personality is not fit for a sales man,maybe he is good at research and academic study.He was fired because he had no space for improvements,though Sam had been questioned.1.1 Career Self-assessmentGet Started1.When will you choose a career,and what factors are your priority?Why?Intere
15、st Aptitude Personality 1.1 Career Self-assessmentGet Started2.What is your ideal job in future?Why are you interested in it?Do your personality suit it?What qualification do you already have it?1.1 Career Self-assessmentGet Started3.Have you had a career test before?How do you think about the self-
16、assessment in Activity One?1.1 Career Self-assessmentSelf-assessment:What Is It and How to Do It?1.1 Career Self-assessmentSelf-assessment:What Is It and How to Do It?Crisis of ChoiceAnalysis Paralysis1.1 Career Self-assessmentSelf-assessment:What Is It and How to Do It?V.I.P.SV.I.P.S1.1 Career Self
17、-assessmentSelf-assessment:What Is It and How to Do It?1.1 Career Self-assessmentSelf-assessment:What Is It and How to Do It?Career Development ProcessSelf-AssessmentCareer ExplorationAction Plan1.1 Career Self-assessmentKey TakeawaySelf-assessment is an intentional and intense process of self-exami
18、nation.Self-assessment process validates your previous understanding of who you are.1.1 Career Self-assessmentKey TakeawaySelf-assessment is deliberately answering a series of questions regarding your Values,Interests,Personality Traits and Skills.The more knowledge and understanding of your V.I.P.S
19、.,the greater the leverage you have to explore and investigate more authentically your career options and environments.1.1 Career Self-assessmentExercise 1.What does“crisis of choice”mean in this passage?It means there are too many career ideas that people find it hard to choose.1.1 Career Self-asse
20、ssmentExercise 2.What is V.I.P.S?Do you know your V.I.P.S?Please try to describe your V.I.P.S in English.V.I.P.S.represents Values,Interests,Personality Traits and Skills.1.1 Career Self-assessmentExercise 3.Visit the following 2 websites to test your career aptitude and personality.Aptitude Assessm
21、ent:http:/ Personality Test:http:/ Organizational and Occupational ResearchGet Started1.What occupations do you choose to take in the future?Why?Share your ideas with each other.Science and technologyEntertainmentHealthcare and medicineIndustrial and manufacturingLaw EnforcementManagement1.2 Organiz
22、ational and Occupational Research2.What occupations do you have?What kinds of organizations are interested in?Share the one you like best with your group member,and please tell each other why you want to join in it.Get Started1.2 Organizational and Occupational ResearchComputer OccupationsApplicatio
23、n analystComputer operatorComputer repair technicianComputer scientistComputer analystData entry clerkDatabase administratorData analystData scientistNetwork analystNetwork administratorProgrammerSoftware designSoftware analystSoftware quality analystSecurity engineerWeb developerSystem Administrato
24、r1.2 Organizational and Occupational Research2.What kinds of organizations are you interested in?Share the one you like best with your group members.In your discussion,please tell each other why you want to join in it and what qualifications do you have.1.2 Organizational and Occupational ResearchRe
25、searching OccupationsHow to BeginIdentify your interests,skills,values and goalsList the occupations you are consideringGet guide from internet or books1.2 Organizational and Occupational ResearchWhat to Look fornature of the workworking conditionscompanies and organizationsNecessary education and/o
26、r training1.2 Organizational and Occupational ResearchWhat to Look for job outlook job locationssalary rangeother occupationsprofessional association1.2 Organizational and Occupational ResearchWhom to Asklibrary resources and internetpeople in the fieldGet guide from internet or books1.2 Organizatio
27、nal and Occupational ResearchResearching a CompanyThe Company Itself Job descriptionThe recruiter/HR departmentCompany websitePress releases1.2 Organizational and Occupational ResearchResearching a CompanyIndustry AssociationsPublications Newsletters Blogs 1.2 Organizational and Occupational Researc
28、hResearching a CompanySocial NetworksWeibo/FacebookGoogle LinkedIn1.2 Organizational and Occupational ResearchResearching a CompanySitesGlassdoorWhat Are They Really LikeClassified adsIndeedMonster 1.2 Organizational and Occupational ResearchKey TakeawayBoth the organizational and the occupational r
29、esearch are keys to job seekers in careers.Gathering information about an occupation you are interested in is an important step in making a wise career decision.Researching a company helps you perform better at the interview and demonstrates your match to the organizations culture and values.1.2 Org
30、anizational and Occupational ResearchExercises1.Which occupation are you planning to take?Search it and get useful information for you.Then sort out your information and write down a short report.You can use the following table as a reference:2.Which organization do you want to join in most?Search i
31、t and get useful information for you.Then sort out your information and write down a short report bases on your research.1.3 Goal SettingGet Started1.Do you have goals in your life and career?Do you have plans to reach your goals?What are they?Share with your group members about your goals and your
32、plans.1.3 Goal SettingGet Started2.Do you know how to set goals?How do you usually set your goals?1.3 Goal Setting1.3 Goal SettingGoal Setting1.3 Goal SettingCase AnalysisBy August 1,2009,implement a new performance management system for Classified Staff,A&P Faculty,and University Staff using clearl
33、y defined processes and guidelines so employees and managers can more competently evaluate performance and develop their careers.1.3 Goal Setting1)Specific：Can you provide a concise answer to the 5 Ws What,Why,Who,Where&Which?1.3 Goal Setting“Implement a new performance management system for Classif
34、ied Staff,A&P Faculty,and University Staff”=what“using clearly defined processes and guidelines”=how“so employees and managers can competently evaluate performance and develop their careers=why 1.3 Goal Setting2)Measurable:Is the end result quantifiable How many?How much?Is the end clear?The essenti
35、al metric is whether or not the system is operational by August 1st.1.3 Goal Setting3)Attainable:Can I see-achieving it or is it completely overwhelming?In order for you to reach this goal,you must have a skill set,in this case in the area of performance management,that allows you to understand the
36、nature of the goal,and the goal must present a large enough challenge for you to remain interested in and committed to accomplishing it.1.3 Goal Setting4)Relevant:Can you answer 3 things Does it fit in?Is the timing right?Are there enough resources/budget?The result of this goal is a process that al
37、lows employees and managers to more competently evaluate performance and develop their careers,not the individual activities and actions that occur in order to make the goal a reality.1.3 Goal Setting5)Time-based:It has an end date one can plan for,provides focus,sense of urgency vs importance?Augus
38、t 1,2009 provides you with a time-bound deadline.Key TakeawayGoals can be long term or short term.Goal setting includes knowing what want and designing a plan to get it.SMART goals can optimize the chances of achieving them.1.3 Goal SettingGoals should be reviewed and revised to reflect growth in yo
39、ur personality as you mature.1.3 Goal SettingExercises1.In the spaces below,develop a statement defining your specific goal,incorporating as many of the elements that you worked on above as possible into the statement.This will include the actions you plan to take to meet this goal,your timeline,and
40、 how it will meet the organizational or personal goal you are addressing.Also indicate what types of additional skills and resources are necessary to facilitate this goal.1.3 Goal Setting2.Check if your goals are SMART with following criteria:1)Specific(5 Ws-What,Why,Who,Where&Which)2)Measurable(res
41、ult quantifiable-how many,how much)3)Attainable(achieving it or completely overwhelming?)4)Relevant(3 things-fit in?Timing right?Enough resources/budget?)5)Time-based(end date-plan for,provides focus,sense of urgency vs.importance?)Samples for reference1.3 Goal Setting3.Career is more than job,and r
42、equires careful planning.Career requires specific skills,interests,experiences,training and education.You cannot wake up one morning and be a doctor a librarian with training and education.Research and career planning are the keys to preparing for your desired career.Whether you are a student or a m
43、ind-career professional who wants a career change,writing a career plan will help you achieve your goals.(Heidi Cardenas)Samples for reference1.3 Goal SettingVisit http:/ and learn to write a career plan based on what you have learned in 1.1,1.2 and 1.3.In your career plan,you should include Career
44、goals(short-term,mid-term and long-term),Requirements,Current skills and interests,Action steps&development activities(Plan to reach career goal),Obstacles and Solutions.You can design your career plan in your own style,you can use the following one,or you can visit our learning website for referenc
45、e.Samples for reference1.3 Goal Setting1.3 Goal Setting1.4 Resume and Cover Letter Get started 1.Have you ever written a resume in English?What should be included in a resume in your idea?2.Do you know what a Cover Letter is(CV)?What is the biggest differences between a resume and a CV?3.What kind o
46、f resume/CV do you want to look for if you want to employ people for your company?1.4 Resume and Cover Letter A rsum is a document that summarizes your:education skills,talents employment history experiences in a clear and concise format for potential employers.1.4 Resume and Cover Letter Contact In
47、formationFirst Last NameStreet Address District,City,Province,ZipPhoneEmail Address123 Jiefang Street,Yuzhong District,Chongqing 400053(86)023-63542353Email:1.4 Resume and Cover Letter Profile Detail-oriented IT professional with ten years of experience as a software support specialist and systems/n
48、etwork technician.Skilled at operating in a wide range of platforms.Excellent written and oral communication skills;capable of explaining complex software issues in easy-to-understand terms.1.4 Resume and Cover Letter ObjectiveTo obtain a summer internship leveraging my analytical skills and program
49、ming experience in an engineering role at an IT companyOBJECTIVE:1.4 Resume and Cover Letter EducationChongqing University of Post and Telecommunications,Chongqing,ChinaMaster of Engineering,degree anticipated July 2019Current GPA 3.53Major:Telecommunications Science and EngineeringMinor:Economics a
50、nd ManagementEDUCATION1.4 Resume and Cover Letter ExperienceSummer Intern,June 2016 to August 2016Huawei Technologies Co.Ltd,Shenzhen,ChinaPartnered with design intern to create and execute two sell sheets,one print ad,and one postcardCreated and presented collaborative intern campaign to entire age
