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Career Development Workbook


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Work is love made visible.And if you can't work with love but only with

distaste, it is better that you should leave your

work and sit at the gate of the temple and takealms of the people who work with joy.

Khalil Gibran


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Choosing a career

The good thing about starting your career is that

you have an endless number of choices in front of

you.

The bad thing about starting your career is that you

have an endless number of choices in front of you.

It's like being able to pick only one dish from amenu that is hundreds of pages long.

Dont be too overwhelmed. We are here to help!


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Knowing Yourself = Knowing Your Career

Career Development Workbook

Do you know what careers are best fitted to you and your

unique personality?

Are you uncertain about your career options?

Values Interests Skills

The objective of this workbook is toprovide you with a well-roundedapproach to career planning.

The workbook consists of threeexercises that deal with importanttopics in career planning:


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Values Inventory

For your work to be

satisfying, it must be

compatible with

your values

FOCUS ON THIS

For some people:

are what it takes for a job to berewarding.

Other may have these extrinsicrewards in their work and find itunsatisfying.

Money Power Prestige Status


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Success, like happiness, cannot be pursued.It must ensue. And it only does so as the

unintended side effect of ones personal

dedication to a cause greater than oneself

Robin Sharma


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List of Values:

AlwaysValue

OftenValue

SometimesValue

SeldomValue

NeverValue

ADVANCEMENTOpportunities for growth and promotion

CHALLENGING WORKTo be stretched to achieve your worktasks, to be a problem solver as part of

your work

EXPERTISEDemonstrate a high degree of

proficiency in job skills and knowledge

LIFE/WORK BALANCE

Workplace supports employeesspending time with family and otherpersonal activities

INDEPENDENCENot having to follow instructions or

conform to regulations. Responsible formaking decisions about your work

MORAL FULFILLMENTMy work contributes to values that are

very important to me

RECOGNITIONReceive credit for work well done.

FLEXIBILITYI have a flexible work schedule

HELP SOCIETYDo something that contributes to the

betterment of the world

ADVENTUREExciting work which may involve risk

CHANGE AND VARIETYTo have many different experiences,responsibilities, and activities as a

part of your work

EXCITEMENTHigh degree of stimulation or

frequent novelty or drama on the job

HELP OTHERSContributing to helping people directly,either individually or in small groups

CALM ATMOSPHEREMinimal pressure and avoid the rat

race.

LEADERSHIP / AUTHORITYBeing in charge, leading others,

organizing event and activities or being

the prime decision-maker.

SECURITYNot having to worry whether youremployment will continue at the same

or at a better level

WORK ALONEDo projects by myself with minimal

contact with others.

DECISION MAKING

Making choices about what to do andhow to do it.


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List of Values contd:

AlwaysValue

OftenValue

SometimesValue

SeldomValue

NeverValue

AESTHETICSWork in a physically pleasing

environment or be involved in creating orstudying beauty

CREATIVITYConceive new ideas, programs,

structures; thinking outside of the box.

FRIENDSHIPSOpportunity to develop close personal

relationships with people at work.

HIGH EARNINGSOffers potential to accumulate large

amounts of money.

LOCATIONLocated in a town or area conducive to

my lifestyle and personal needs anddesires.

STATUSImpress or gain respect of friends,family and community by nature or

level of my work.

STRUCTURED

ENVIRONMENTWork routine and duties are largelypredictable and not likely to change.

TEAMWORKWork with others towards a

common goal.

PERSONALGROWTH

Job provides opportunities for meto grow as a person and learn

new ideas, skills, etc.


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The Secret to Happiness is simple: Find outwhat you truly love to do and then direct all of

your energy towards doing it.

Yogi Ramen


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Interests InventoryChoose your favorite 5 interests from those listed under major

headings below.

Social (Social Services/Education, Helpers)

People who like to work with people. People who enjoy helping others and being

of service. Interests include:___Teaching, explaining

___Enlightening, guiding, coaching

___Helping or serving others

___Selecting, training and supervising others

___Solving problems through interaction and leading discussions___Counseling

___Healing/treating people with illnesses

___Communicating ideas, concepts or knowledge

___Exploring spiritual concerns

___Making a difference in other peoples lives


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Realistic (Technical, Doers)

People who like to work with things. People who enjoy action. Interests include:___Being athletic, working outdoors and/or being physical

___Being practical

___Working with things rather than people

___Mechanically inclined

___Solving problems by doing something physical___Producing tangible results or achieving concrete and observable rewards

___Working with straightforward examples and expectations

___Being with co-workers who have a concrete approach to problem solving

___Building, assembling, fixing and producing things

___Prefer being active rather than sitting for long periods of time

Interests Inventory 2Choose your favorite 5 interests from those listed under major

headings below and then choose the favorite 10 in total.


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Interests Inventory contd

Investigative (Science, Thinkers)

Artistic (Arts, Creators)

Enterprising (Business Contact, Persuaders)

Conventional (Business Operations, Organized)


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The Highest reward for a persons hard work is

not what they get for it, but what they become

by it.

John Ruskin


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Occupational Choices

ARTISTIC (A)

Actress/Actor

Advertising Executive or Manager

Advertising Media Planner Announcer

Radio or TV Architect Arts ManagerCartoonist Cinematographer

Commercial Artist

Computer Animator

Conservator Critic

Curriculum Developer

Designer Director

Drama Coach

Dramatist Editor

Entertainer

Event Planner

Fashion Designer/Artist

Fashion Model

Film Maker

Foreign Language Interpreter

Furniture Designer

Graphic Designer

Interior Designer

Jewelry DesignerMedical Illustrator

Music Arranger

Music Composer

Musician Orchestra Conductor

Painting Restorer

Photo JournalistPhotographer

Product Designer

Public Relations Representative

Radio Program Writer Reviewer/Critic

Technical Illustrator

Theatrical Director

Therapist

Art or Music Teacher or

Professor:

Art

Dance

Drama

English Literature/Writing

Music

Visual Effects Technician

Writer: Fiction

Journalist:

MagazineNewspaper

Reporter

Screenwriter


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Occupational Choices contd

CONVENTIONAL (C)

Accountant;

Public

Management

Government

Actuary

Administrative Assistant

Auditor

Bank

Customer Service Rep.

ManagerTeller

Bookkeeper

Certified Public

Accountant

Computer Programmer

Compensation Analyst

Computer Consultant

Loan Officer

Market Researcher

Officer Manager

Operations Supervisor

Payroll supervisorProduction Manager

Quality Control Manager

Real Estate Appraiser

Secretary

Technical Writer/Documentation

SpecialistTechnical Support Representative

(Computer)

Teachers/Trainers:

Business education

Mathematics

Computer Skills

Software ApplicationsWebmasters

Computer Systems Analyst

Controller

Credit Analyst

Credit Manager

Court Reporter

Data Base Manager

Dietitian

Editor/Proofreader

Electronic Data Processing Auditor

Estimator

Executive AssistantFinancial Analyst

Financial Expert

Financial Manager

Foreign Trade Clerk

Insurance Underwriter

Internal Revenue Agent

Law Clerk

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