Research on Existing Methods

Lelia Pop, PCTEdited from original by Raoul Knobbout, PCT

Research

• In this presentation: 1 book on finding your mission in life and career counseling

• According to standard framework

Author: Bridget Wright Country of origin: United Kingdom Originally published as ‘Which way now’ in 1992

Career Shift: How to Plan and Develop a Successful Career

• “Look for an occupation that you like, and you will not need to labor for a single day in your life”

Confucius

Career Shift: How to Plan and Develop a Successful Career

Career Management: A way of thinking, an attitude of mind, a process through which you move

Career Shift: How to Plan and Develop a Successful Career

• First, the phases of the process will be explained

• Second, we will have an activity

Career Shift: How to Plan and Develop a Successful Career

Mission in Life: Until you know yourself, you cannot possibly make decisions about the best courses for you to follow and achieve results

Career Shift: How to Plan and Develop a Successful Career

• Phases:

• 1: Data Collection

• 2: Exploring Options

• 3: Taking Action

• 4: Maintaining Progress

Career Shift: How to Plan and Develop a Successful Career

• How can we understand what our skills are?

• Phase 1: Collect data in order to find out who you really are.

Feedback on yourself Draw a career path and a lifeline Identify your strengths and weaknesses

Career Shift: How to Plan and Develop a Successful Career

• Phase 2: Exploring new opportunities

Research: reading and networking See what is hidden Brainstorm and mind mapping

• -> What opportunities do you really have?

Career Shift: How to Plan and Develop a Successful Career

• Phase 3: Taking Action.

• Verbal and nonverbal communication:

Body language Speech Writing skills Professional dressing

Career Shift: How to Plan and Develop a Successful Career

• Phase 4: Monitoring

• Personal profile:

Creative techniques Positive thinking

Relevance for project

• Hands-on guide for finding your mission in life

Elaborates on skills assessment and creative techniques needed for ideal match between vocational interests and personal capabilities.

Career Shift: How to Plan and Develop a Successful Career

• The Solution: Acquire your dream job!

• Interesting, hands-on method suitable as reference for project