establishing goals computer engineering i objective 101.01 copyright 2008 qtl™

Establishing Goals

Computer Engineering I Objective 101.01

Copyright 2008 QTL™

Terms & Definitions

Goal Purpose of any plan or

action

Short-Term Goal One of a series of

accomplishments that add up to a specific achievement

Long-Term Goal A goal that has existed over

an extended period of time


Terms & Definitions

Strategy The decision of how to

accomplish an objective

Desire To long for an objective


Terms & Definitions

Planning Goals The small steps you must

take to get from where you are now to where you want to be

Self Assessment Profile of your talents,

interests, abilities, aptitudes, and experiences


Why Set Goals?

Goals allow you to arrange a life with a clear purpose and/or destination

Goals turn dreams into desires so that, with work, you can accomplish something


Why Set Goals?

Goals allow you to prioritize the responsibilities and obligations in your life and spend your time wisely

Goals help you set a plan of action that will guide you into a brighter future


Long-Term Goals

Establishing a Long-Term Goal:

Plan Self-assessment Develop personal action plan

Research Career exploration

Review


Short-Term Goals

Benefits of Short-Term Goals:

Divide a long term goal into manageable pieces

Focus energy on smaller specific steps to achieve long term goal

Better manage your time

Setting & achieving short term goals enables you to reach long term goals


Short-Term Goals

Benefits of Short-Term Goals:

Specific ways to evaluate progress toward a long term goal

In the evaluation process, if one short term goal does not work, another can be set without losing sight of the long term goal


Effective Goals

Stated in Clear Terms “I will graduate with a 3.5

GPA”Realistic & Believable

YOU must believe that you can reach the goal

Attainable & Reliable Must have interests, skills,

abilities and strengths to make it happen


Effective Goals

Measurable Goal can be

accomplished within a certain time or in a quantity that can be calculated

Desirable You REALLY want to

achieve this goal


Evaluating Career Goals

Indicators of possible career paths Values Aptitudes Skills Interests Hobbies Work

Many people earn a living doing something they used to do as a hobby!


Living with Career Choices

Work is the central activity around which most people plan their lives

Work is an activity that may result in something useful

A job is a collection of tasks or duties that a person does to earn a living


Living with Career Choices

As an adult, you will be identified mainly by the kind of work that you do

Only a few people satisfy their safety and survival needs by working

About 80% of Americans are not well-satisfied with their work and lifestyle


Career Planning

A process in which a student learns about himself/herself, the world of work, and the relationship between the two

Should begin as early as possible – you should start thinking about it no later than sixth grade


Career Decision Making

Life-long processBeliefs, values, skills, aptitudes,

interestsInvolves your past, present, and

future work roleCareer plan may change when

significant new information, interests, or desire appear


Career Planning

Identify long range goalSet short term goalsDevelop a career planUpdate info from earlier career plansCreate a Career Portfolio

Collection of information that demonstrates your talents, interests, abilities, achievements, experiences


Successful Career Planning

Method of looking at your particular strengths/weaknesses and the many options and choices of careers

Everyone needs a Career Development Plan

Individuals are responsible for setting their own short & long-term Career Goals


Steps for Career Planning

1. Self AssessmentHonestly determine talents, interests, skills, values, personality

2. Career ExplorationInvestigate all career choices, options, opportunities

3. Goal SettingEstablish intermediate short range and long range goals

4. EvaluationPeriodically evaluate your plan using a Time Log


Researching a Career

The very best way to learn about a career is working in it!

The more careers you are aware of, the better your chances of finding one that is right for you.

Libraries and the Internet are two good places to research careers.

Career Clusters are groups of careers that have certain things in common.


Department of Labor Occupations ClassificationsPeople

Working for the betterment of others and/or society

Examples: teachers, social workers, policemen

Data Working with numbers,

information processing, policies and procedures

Examples: accountants, computer programmers, researchers



Department of Labor Occupations ClassificationsThings

Working with tools, equipment, machines

Examples: Cooks, air traffic controllers, drafters

Ideas Working with concepts, themes or

inventions Examples: scientists, designers,

artists, writers, musicians




Consider working environment Indoor vs.

Outdoor? Sitting vs.

Standing? Extreme hot vs.

cold environment?

Consider desired lifestyle Family Friends Leisure activities Spiritual well-

being Career


Job Search Sources

Internet Trade Magazines Friends & Family

Is it unfair for a friend or family member to help you get a job?

School Counselors & Teachers Private employment agencies Newspaper advertisements/Want ads

Many job openings are never listed because employers don’t want to be swamped with applications.


Landing a Job

Job Application Black ink Leave no blanks Neat

Letter of Application Your chance to tell why you’re a

good match for the job

Resume Be honest, but don’t be modest!

Job Interview Most employers choose best and

most qualified candidates for the job


Another Option

Planning Your Own Business

Describe costs and benefits of self-employment

Perform a self assessment of skills and personality traits

Know how to start a business


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