PERSONS AND CAREERS Personal Development CAREER This is the series of jobs that a person has in a particular area of work, usually involving more responsibilities as time passes. CAREER DEVELOPMENT It is the process of balancing life, learning, and working throughout one’s life. STEPS IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT 1. Identify your values, interests, skills, and personal characteristics. 2. Investigate career options by conducting research and asking questions. 3. Prepare your resume and cover letter for future employment. You can also try internship or work immersion. 4. Improve your skills to achieve your objectives. 5. Make a significant career decision. Formulate a career mission statement and decide which profession you truly enjoy. LIFE GOALS These are the things you want to accomplish in your life. These are made up of missions, ambitions, and dreams. STEPS IN GOAL SETTING 1. Write or set your goals. 2. Create short-term goals. 3. Read them consistently. 4. Have SMART goals. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, TimeBound) 5. Be ready to achieve them. PERSONAL FACTORS AFFECTING CAREER CHOICES 1. PERSONALITY - made up of person’s traits, characteristics, or qualities, as well as patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. 2. INTERESTS - People are more satisfied in jobs that are similar to their interests. 3. SKILLS AND ABILITIES 4. VALUES - They are part of your personal principle that governs your actions. 5. LIFE EXPERIENCES JOHN HOLLAND’S SIX PERSONALITY TYPES 1. REALISTIC 2. INVESTIGATIVE 3. ARTISTIC 4. SOCIAL 5. ENTERPRISING 6. CONVENTIONAL THANK YOU! PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT