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Career Planning High School Students

After Jamb, What next?

God, Man and what He promises to do.

Gen. 1: 26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.This verse summaries the totality of your life and what to do, including vocations.

Gen. 2:15 And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.God ordained work:I Thessa. 4:11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you2 Thessa. 3: 10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

The Lord had ordained what you will become. Ps. 65:9 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it.

Your steps are ordered by God.Ps. 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.Overview

Many high school students think that career planning is something that begins once they have entered college. On the contrary, career planning is a process that begins before high school, and most naturally should continue into the college years. Career planning, in fact, is an ongoing process that allows you to rethink and reevaluate yourself and your career options as you have experiences, and as you grow and develop.

At the high school level, perhaps the best way of starting is to begin the process of self-exploration. Self-exploration allows you to think about your:

Skills and abilities Interests Personal priorities Training and education Life experiences

Getting Started

There are five components to career planning:Assess YourselfLearn about your interests and preferences by completing an inventory.Generate OptionsIdentify University majors and general career options that relate to your interests.Gather InformationLearn more about specific University majors, such as academic requirements and jobs related to each major. Get career information such as job descriptions, salary, and outlook.Make a DecisionReview the decision-making process and determine the status of your decision.Take the Next StepIdentify the steps you need to take to move forward with your academic and career plans.

Assess Yourself High School Students

The first step in career planning is self-assessment. You need to learn about your interests, personality style, skills, and values. Once you have a better understanding of your preferences, you can choose college majors and career options that fit "you" and tend to be consistent with those preferences.

This theory maintains that based on your interests you can be loosely classified into six different categories: realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, and conventional. College majors and careers can also be organized into these same six categories. If you choose a college major and career from one of the six categories that is consistent with your interests, you are more likely to be satisfied with your choice. The results obtained may help you brainstorm some academic and career choices. This exercise is not likely to result in a final choice, but should be regarded as a starting point in your career development.

Interests Assessment High School Students

Below is a simple interests assessment that may help you learn more about your preferences. It is based on John Holland's Theory of Vocational Choice. This theory maintains that people can be loosely classified into six categories: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. College majors and careers can also be sorted into these same categories. This assessment will help you learn about which of the six areas tend to relate to your interests. Next, you can look at college majors and careers that may match your preferences. You are more likely to be satisfied with career choices that are consistent with your skills, interests, and values.

REALISTIC

Rate the level of interest you think you have for each area listed below from 0 (very little interest) to 9 (a high level of interest). Don't worry about your skill level. Just consider how much you like each activity.Participate in athletic activitiesSpend time working outdoorsUse your hands and tools to build somethingOperate machinery to make a productTake care of animalsHelp plants grow and stay healthy

Calculate and solve math problemsStudy scientific issues and problemsResearch scientific topics independentlyAnalyze numerical and quantitative dataInvest your time to understand complex conceptsInvestigate new mathematical or scientific projects

INVESTIGATIVE

Rate the level of interest you think you have for each area listed below from 0 (very little interest) to 9 (a high level of interest). Don't worry about your skill level. Just consider how much you like each activity.

Design a new picture, flyer, or posterGenerate innovative ideas and solutions to a problemPerform in a drama productionWrite a creative story or essayPlay a musical instrumentExpress your emotions freely and openly

ARTISTIC


Advise a friend with a personal problemCounsel children in a community groupTeach people new skillsParticipate in activities which improve societyJoin a group discussion and share ideas, thoughts, feelingsHelp others less fortunate than you

SOCIAL


Manage a group to complete a projectPersuade others to adopt your beliefsSell products or services to the publicDetermine goals and motivate others to achieve themLead a team to victoryWork in an upscale, plush environment

ENTERPRISING


Follow an organized set of rulesWork in a predictable and structured environmentProcess data or records in an orderly mannerPerform numerical calculationsUse a computer to complete work assignments efficientlyWork in an office where expectations and goals are clear and definite.

CONVENTIONAL


RealisticSocialInvestigativeEnterprisingArtisticConventional

Summary of Interest Assessment Scores

Do the summary of your scores. Click on the 3 areas in which your scores are highest to develop a better understanding of that type and learn how it relates to University college majors and career options. Discuss your findings with your guidance counselor, parents, teachers, and/or friends.

After you complete the interests assessment, go to the next section, "Generate Options," to brainstorm ideas of University college majors and related careers that might be suitable for you. If you already have enough ideas of college majors and/or career options, go to "Gather Information" to learn more about those options.

Generate Options High SchoolThe Interest Assessment helped you explore your interests and preferences. Your results indicated that you may have either realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, or conventional tendencies.

We all have characteristics related to each of the six research types listed above. However, most of us tend to be dominant in at least one or two types. Once you learn the types in which you are dominant, you can explore specific University majors and career options that tend to relate to those types. Choosing college majors and career paths that are consistent with your interests and skills may increase the likelihood of satisfaction and success with those choices.

Choose the types in which your scores were highest, as measured by the interest assessment. Learn about University majors and general career options that tend to relate to your interests:Realistic Investigative Artistic Social Enterprising Conventional

We recommend you brainstorm as many college majors and career options as possible right now. When you have finished visiting the six areas above, move to the next section, Gather Information to learn more specific information about each area you are considering.

Aerospace EngineeringBiotechnologyEnviron. Science/StudiesAgricultural ScienceCeramic EngineeringGeographyAnimal ScienceChemical EngineeringGeological SciencesAnthropologyChemistryMarine SciencesBiochemistryCivil EngineeringMathematics/StatsBioenvironmental EngineeringComputer EngineeringMechanical EngineeringBiological SciencesComputer SciencePackaging EngineeringBiomathematicsElectrical EngineeringPhysicsBiomedical TechnologyEnviron. Plan./DesignPlant ScienceBioresource EngineeringEnvironmental PolicyStatistics

The Realistic Type

People with strong realistic characteristics tend to enjoy being outdoors and working with machines, tools, animals and/or things. They often prefer using mechanical, athletic and manual skills to interacting with groups and using interpersonal skills. Realistic people view themselves as practical and conservative.

Below are examples of Rutgers University college majors and sample career options that relate to the realistic type. Review these lists and brainstorm ideas of possible college majors and career paths you might want to explore.

Related University Majors

Aeronautical Test EngineerForesterPlant SuperintendentAgricultural InspectorGeologist, PetroleumPodiatristAgricultural Program AssociateHealth PhysicistProduction PlannerAnimal Control OfficerHelicopter PilotPublic Health InspectorAppraiserHorticulturistRadio Station OperatorAthletic DirectorInstrumentation TechnicianRemediation SpecialistAutomotive EngineerLaboratory Animal ResearcherResearch AssistantBiomedical Equipment Technician Landscape ArchitectSoftware TechnicianChemical Test EngineerMarine SurveyorSoil ConservationistCommercial Airplane PilotMathematical TechnicianSporting Goods Manufacturer's Rep.ConservationistMechanical EngineerSports Information DirectorCounty AgentNatural Resources ManagerStress AnalystDirector of Sports FacilitiesNuclear Medical TechnologistSurveyorEcotourism CoordinatorOceanographerTechnicianElectrical EngineerOptical EngineerUltrasound TechnologistEnvironmental Health SpecialistOrthotistVeterinarianEnvironmental Project ManagerParks ConservationistVocational/Agricultural TeacherExtension Agent/SpecialistControl InspectorWater Resources ManagerFacilities PlannerPetroleum EngineerWildlife ManagerField ResearcherPhysical TherapistWriter, Technical Publications Fitness Program CoordinatorPlant Geneticist

Related Career Options

Aerospace EngineeringComputer EngineeringMarine ScienceAgricultural ScienceComputer ScienceMaterials Science EngineeringAnimal ScienceEconomicsMathematicsAnthropologyElectrical EngineeringMathematics/StatsBiochemistryEnviron./Bus. EconomicsMedical TechnologyBioenviron. EngineeringEnviron. Plan./DesignMeteorologyBiological SciencesEnviron. Science/StudiesMicrobiologyBiomathematicsEnviron. EngineeringPharmacyBioresource EngineeringExercise SciencePhysician AssistantCeramic EngineeringFood SciencePhysicsChemical EngineeringGeographyPlant ScienceChemistryGeological SciencesPublic HealthCivil EngineeringLinguisticsSociologyStatistics

The Investigative Type

People who lean toward the investigative type often like to work independently and on a cognitive level. They like to think about and analyze ideas, problems and issues. Investigative types may have strong math, science, and analytical abilities. They prefer to study and understand situations and expand their knowledge on subject matters.Below are examples of University college majors and sample career options that relate to the investigative type. Review these lists and brainstorm ideas of possible college majors and career paths you might want to explore.

Related University Majors

Related Career OptionsActuaryEcologistPhysician AssistantAeronautical EngineerEmbryologistPhysicistAgronomistEntomologistPlant PathologistAir AnalystEnvironmental AnalystProfessorAllergistFood & Drug InspectorProgrammerAnesthesiologistFormulation ChemistPsychiatristApplications EngineerGeneticistPsychologistArchitectGeologistPublic Health SpecialistAssistant ResearcherGeophysicistQuality Control EngineerAssociate ScientistHealth PhysicistR & D SpecialistBiochemistIndustrial HygienistResearch EngineerBiologistInformation ScientistSafety & Health ManagerBiostatisticianLaboratory SupervisorScientific EditorBiotechnologistLaser TechnicianSoftware EngineerBotanistManagement AnalystSoil ScientistCardiologistMarket Research AnalystStatisticianCeramic EngineerMathematicianSurgeonChemistMedical TechnologistSystems AnalystChiropractorMeteorologistSystems EngineerClinical ResearcherMicrobiologistTechnical Staff MemberComputer Applications MycologistTechnical WriterCrime Lab AnalystNeurologistTelecommunications SpecialistEngineer Nuclear Medical TechnologistTest EngineerDatabase Design AnalystNumerical AnalystToxicologistDentistNutritionistWater Purification ChemistDietitianPathologistWildlife BiologistPharmacistVeterinarian

The Artistic Type: They may possess musical, artistic, and literary skills. Artistic people often enjoy innovative and open experiences over organized and structured activities. They prefer to let their emotions soar and guide them. Artistic types generally avoid regimented and routine activities.Related University MajorsArt HistoryEnglish MusicChinese Environmental Planning & Design Philosophy ClassicsEuropean Studies Portuguese Communication French Religion Comparative Literature GermanRussian DanceItalianSpanish East Asian Studies Journalism/Mass Media Theatre ArtsEconomicsVisual Arts

Related Career OptionsActorCuratorMusicianAdvertising Account ExecutiveDance TherapistNarratorAnimatorDecoratorNews EditorArchitectDesign DirectorOrchestra LibrarianArchivistDesignerOrchestratorArrangerDisplay ManagerPackage DesignerArt AppraiserDrafterPainterArt CriticDramatic Coach PhotographerArt TeacherEditorPlaywrightArtistEditorial Production AssistantProduct DesignerAudiovisual Production SpecialistEntertainment AgentPromotion DirectorBand DirectorExhibit ArtistPublications SpecialistBook IllustratorExhibit DesignerPublicity DirectorCalligrapherFashion ArtistRadio AnnouncerCartoonistForeign Service OfficerReporterCasting DirectorGallery DirectorScreen WriterChoreographerGraphic DesignerSculptorClergy MemberHumoristSet DesignerColor ExpertIllustratorSinger/PerformerColumnistInterior DesignerSpecial Events CoordinatorCommentatorJournalistStage ManagerCommercial DesignerLandscape ArchitectStory EditorCommunications SpecialistLayout CoordinatorTalent AgentComposerLyricistTechnical Illustrator ConservatorMedia AnalystTextile DesignerCopywriterMerchandise Display CoordinatorTheatrical Press AgentCorporate Communications SpecialistMuseum SpecialistTouring Production ManagerCostume DesignerMusic TeacherVideo EditorCreative DirectorWriter

The Social TypeThose who tend to be dominant in the social area like to be around people. They enjoy helping others and contributing to the good of society. Social types have strong interpersonal and communication skills and tend to be empathetic, patient and understanding. They may prefer to avoid technical work or activities involving machines or objects. Related MajorsAfricana Studies HistoryNutritional Sciences American Studies History/Political SciencePhilosophy Chinese/French/GermanJewish Studies Physician Assistant Classics Labor StudiesPolitical Science Criminal JusticeLatino & Hispanic Studies Planning & Public Policy East Asian Languages Management Psychology Education Marketing Religion European Studies Medical Technology Social Work Finance Middle Eastern Studies Theatre ArtsFood ScienceNursingVisual Arts Italian/ Portuguese/Russian/Spanish Women's & Gender Studies

Related Career OptionsAcademic DeanDistrict SupervisorOccupational TherapistAdmissions CounselorEducational ConsultantPatient Services RepresentativeAffirmative Action CoordinatorEducational Program CoordinatorPeace Corps WorkerAgency DirectorEEO RepresentativePersonnel RecruiterAir Traffic ControllerEmployee Welfare ManagerPhysical TherapistAnnouncerEmployment InterviewerPodiatristArbitratorFamily TherapistProbation OfficerAssignment EditorForeign Service OfficerProfessor/TeacherAttorneyGerontologistProgram Development SpecialistAuditorGovernment Agency AdministratorPublic Health AdvisorBenefits ConsultantGuidance CounselorPublic Information OfficerCase Management SpecialistHistorianPublic Service OfficialCaseworkerHospice SpecialistPsychologistChild Welfare WorkerHospital AdministratorReal Estate AppraiserClaim ExaminerHuman Resources SpecialistRecreation LeaderClergy MemberImport-Export AgentReligious LeaderCoachInterpreterResearch AssistantCommunity Action SpecialistLibrarianSchool SuperintendentCommunity Health CoordinatorLoan OfficerSocial WorkerConflict Resolution SpecialistManaged Care CoordinatorSociologistConsumer AdvocateManagerSpeech PathologistCounselorMedical Record AdministratorStaff Training CoordinatorCustomer Service RepresentativeMulticultural EducatorSupervisorCustoms SpecialistNonprofit AdministratorTeacherDieticianNurseTravel ConsultantDisc JockeyNursing Home AdministratorTechnical Support Specialist

The Enterprising TypeIndividuals with high enterprising scores generally enjoy interacting with people in a manner that involves leadership, persuasion and management. They tend to be comfortable with their decision-making skills and may be ambitious, competitive, and self-confident. Enterprising types are often attracted to economically rewarding endeavors and are comfortable exerting power over others.Related MajorsAfricana Studies History/Political Science Medieval Studies American StudiesIndustrial Engineering Middle Eastern Studies Art HistoryJewish Studies MusicCriminal JusticeJournalism/Mass Media Physics Engineering Dance Labor Studies Planning & Public Policy EducationLatino & Hispanic Studies Political ScienceEnglish Management Public Health Environmental PolicyMarketing Social Work Finance Mathematics Sociology HistoryMechanical Engineering Women's & Gender Studies

Related Career OptionsAssociation ExecutiveFashion CoordinatorMarketing RepresentativeAppraiser/AssessorField RepresentativeMedia DirectorAttorneyFinancial PlannerNewscasterAuditorForeign Exchange TraderPark SuperintendentBenefits AdministratorFund Raiser/Development OfficerPersonnel RecruiterBroker's Floor RepresentativeGlobal Operations AnalystPoliticianBudget OfficerGovernment Agency AdministratorPortfolio ManagerBusiness Applications ConsultantHead CoachProgram ManagerCampaign ManagerHospital AdministratorProperty ManagerChief Bank ExaminerIndustrial EngineerPublic AdministratorChief Financial OfficerInspectorPublic Relations RepresentativeCity AuditorInsurance AgentPurchasing AgentColumnistInternational Sales DirectorReal Estate AgentCommodities TraderInternational Trade SpecialistRecreation SupervisorCommunication ConsultantInvestment BankerRegional Business DirectorContract SpecialistJob DeveloperReporterControllerJudgeSales RepresentativeCourt AdministratorLaboratory SupervisorSecurities TraderCredit AnalystLabor Relations SpecialistStockbrokerCredit OfficerLawyerSuperintendentCurrency TraderLegislative AssistantTelemarketing RepresentativeDirectorLoan CounselorTraining ConsultantEducational SpecialistLoan OfficerTreasurerEntrepreneurLobbyistTrust OfficerEstate PlannerManagerUnderwriterFBI/CIA AgentMarketing AnalystUrban Planner

The Conventional Type

Those who lean toward the conventional style prefer very structured and organized activities. They like to have a clear understanding of expectations and follow established procedures. Conventional types may have strong verbal and numerical abilities and prefer to avoid unstructured activities. They tend to prefer an orderly, calm, and efficient environment where they can be part of a team with an organized, established routine.Related MajorsAccounting EducationMarketing Criminal Justice Management Social Work

Related Career OptionsAccount AdministratorCopyright SpecialistInvestment AnalystAccount AnalystCost AnalystInvestment Banking AnalystAuditorCredit AnalystLoan Review AnalystBank ExaminerCustoms InspectorManagement AccountantBibliographerDatabase AdministratorMedical Record TechnicianBookkeeperData Processing AuditorPolygraph ExaminerBudget AnalystData Processing SpecialistProcurement EngineerBuilding InspectorElectrical InspectorProgrammerBursarElectronic Funds Transfer CoordinatorQuality Control CoordinatorCartographerFinancial AnalystSystems AccountantChief Business ProgrammerFixed Capital AnalystTax SpecialistClaims ExaminerFixed Capital ExaminerTitle ExaminerComputer OperatorForeign Exchange SpecialistTreasurerComputer Security CoordinatorInsurance AnalystUnderwriterControllerInternal AuditorUser Support Analyst Inventory Control Specialist

Gather Information - High School

Other Sources of Information For Researching a CareerLiteratureBooks and articles dealing with specific career areasCareer planning computer programs available in your high school PeopleFamily Friends, neighborsTeachers, guidance counselorsPresent and past employersRelated ExperiencePart-time and summer jobsVolunteer workReports, term papers, research projects

Make a Decision - High School

This can be challenging. Sometimes decisions can be as easy as choosing a TV channel or picking an ice cream flavor . These decisions don't really affect the way you live your life. Other decisions have a bigger impact on your life so you may be slower to decide. Examples of these types of decisions include choosing a spouse and determining what you want to do with your life with regard to work.

WHAT KIND OF A DECISION MAKER ARE YOU?Decision-Making Styles Not all individuals approach decision making in the same manner. There are different styles of decision making. There are "inner reliant" decision makers that take responsibility for their decisions and "outer reliant" decision makers who try and transfer the responsibility to others for their decisions. The following list identifies a number of different decision-making styles. Impulsive Decider One who takes the first choice: "Decide now; think later. Don't look before you leap."Fatalistic Decider One who leaves the decision up to the environment or fate: "Whatever will be will be." Compliant DeciderOne who goes along with someone else's plan rather than making his or her own decision: "If it's OK with you, it's OK with me. Anything you say."Delaying DeciderOne who delays thought and action on a problem: "I'll think about it later."Agonizing Decider One who spends much time and thought in gathering data and analyzing alternatives only to get lost in the accumulated data : "I can't make up my mind. I don't know what to do." Intuitive DeciderOne who decides based on what is felt, but cannot be verbalized: "It feels right." Paralytic DeciderOne who accepts the responsibility for decisions, but is unable to do much about it: "I know I should, but I just can't get with it. Can't face up to it." Escapist DeciderOne who avoids a decision or makes up an answer to end the discussion. For example, if asked by a relative about what he or she is majoring in, this type would respond, "I'm thinking about pre-med." This allows the escapist to give a socially acceptable answer without taking responsibility. Play-it-Safe Decider One who almost always picks the alternative with the perceived lowest level of risk: " I like anthropology, but I can get a job in accounting."PlannerOne whose strategy is based on a rational approach with some balance between thoughts and feelings: "I am the captain of my fate; I am the master of my soul."

Career Decision-Making Model Step 1: Identify the Decision to be Made Before you begin gathering information, you need to have a clear understanding of what it is you are trying to decide. Some decisions you might be facing could include: 1. What will I choose for a college major? 2. What do I want to do after graduation?

Step 2: Know Yourself (Self-Assessment) Before you begin exploring college majors and careers which will prove satisfying, you must understand yourself: your skills, interests, values, and personality characteristics. Areas to consider include: Skills: 1. What are my strengths and weaknesses? 2. What skills do I need to develop? Interests: 1. What am I interested in doing? 2. What activities do I like the most? Values: 1. What is important to me in a career? 2. In what ways must I be challenged and rewarded? Personality: 1. What personal qualities do I possess that will help me in the classroom? 2. How will my personal style influence my career choice? In the "Self-assessment" section of this website, you learned about your interests. We encourage you to speak with your teachers, parents, and guidance counselor to further explore your skills and values and how they relate to your career plans.

Step 3: Begin Identifying Options (Career Exploration) To continue gathering information and researching careers, you will need to start identifying options. Questions you might ask yourself at this point are: 1. At this point in time, what college majors and career paths am I considering? 2. What other types of options am I considering? In the "Generate Options" section of this presentation, you identified majors and/or career options which related to your interests and personality style. Continue to brainstorm ideas of college majors and career plans for yourself. You have plenty of time to make career decisions at this point.

Step 4: Gather InformationIf you completed the first three steps, you should have a list of majors and careers that you plan to explore and research in more depth. You will now:1. Examine the information and resources you already have. 2. Seek out and use new information.

Step 5: Evaluate Options If you have completed your career research, you are now ready to evaluate each of the options you have identified: 1. Identify the pros and cons of each college major/career.2. Explore how each major/career relates to your interests, skills, and values.3. Think about the probable future consequences of each major or career choice.

Step 6: Select One of the Options Based on the information you have gathered you should now be able to choose one of the options.1. Do you have enough information to choose one option over another? If not, you might need to do more research .

Step 7: Make a Plan and Implement the Decision Having chosen one of the options, you can begin developing and implementing a plan of action. Ask yourself:1. What do you need to follow through on your decision?2. What are the obstacles to implementing your decision and how can you overcome them?

Congratulations! You have worked your way through four important phases. You are building a strong foundation for your future career plans. The next steps you take will be based on a better understanding of your interests and how they relate to future academic choices and career options.

Take the Next Step - High School

What next after JAMB?

Learn some trades.Sewing (Tailoring)Plumbing.Bricklaying.Computer operations / DesignersShoe MakingElectronics works.Auto Mechanics.Textile Design Weaving, Tie-dyeHat Making.Interior DecorationHouse Painting..Baking and Confectionery MakingLearn Barbing.Endeavour to secure paid job. e.t.c.

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