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/