{"id":5,"date":"2013-11-04T15:41:55","date_gmt":"2013-11-04T20:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www-nhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/career-planning\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T15:28:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T19:28:22","slug":"career-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-nhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/career-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"margin: 5px; border-style: none; border-collapse: collapse;\" summary=\"\" width=\"99%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: none; border-collapse: collapse;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"100%\">\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #006600;\"><b>Think about your interests<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"left\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What do you like to do? Think about experiences you have enjoyed. What kind of school, religious, social, or sports activities do you like? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Make a list of 10 activities you have enjoyed doing in the past four years. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Evaluate those interests. Think about what you liked about the activities. What challenges did the activities offer? What skills do you need to develop further to continue in those activities?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #006600;\"><b>Consider your skills<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"left\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Evaluate school, volunteer, work, or leisure experiences. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Make a list of your school activities (clubs, organizations to which you belonged). Make a list of any volunteer work you have done (either through social, civic or religious organizations). <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After you have assessed your interests and skills, determine the relationship between skills and interests and possible careers. You will need to find a career that matches your interests and skills.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #006600;\"><b>Use the links below to help you develop a career plan<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"left\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naviance.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Naviance Career Cluster Finder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.floridashines.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Florida Shines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerkey.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Career Key<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Occupational Outlook Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegeboard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">College Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatemedical.edu\/healthcare-career-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health Career Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #006600;\"><b>A career plan may look like the following sample:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Career goal: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To become a Physical Therapy Assistant (assist physical therapists in providing treatments and procedures)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Requirements: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience or an associate\u2019s degree. Some require a bachelor\u2019s degree. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Excellent communication skills <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Critical Thinking <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Being able to monitor and assess situations <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Time management <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Service oriented <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Learn strategies and procedures quickly and precisely <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Writing skills<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Current skills and interests: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Summer work for ABC Nursing Facility and Rehab <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Volunteer at XYZ Special Learning Center <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Served as class vice-president for 3 years <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">High school biology courses-4.0 grade point average <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">High school geometry and algebra classes-3.75 grade point average <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">High school speech and debate class-3.80 grade point average <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Played basketball\/softball throughout junior high\/high school <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Plan to reach career goal: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Associates degree: LMN State Technical College <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Work directly with PT at ABC Nursing Facility and Rehab <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Complete two 40-hour observation sessions of physical therapy <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Job experience: Continue as a volunteer at XYZ Special Learning Center <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Work directly with PT at ABC Nursing Facility <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Although for some careers a college education may not be required. However, if you go to college you&#8217;ll gain information and skills that you will use for the rest of your life, no matter what career path you chose. College has some very practical benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>More Job Opportunities: <\/b> The world is changing rapidly. More and more jobs require education beyond high school. College graduates have more jobs to choose from than those who don&#8217;t pursue education beyond high school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Earn More Money: <\/b> A person who goes to college usually earns more than a person who doesn&#8217;t. This information is based on the U.S. Census Bureau&#8217;s 2007 median earnings for full-time workers at least 25 years old. Annual earnings, based on degree, are: high school diploma, $32,500; associate&#8217;s degree, $42,000; bachelor&#8217;s degree, $53,000; master&#8217;s degree, $63,000; and professional degrees, $100,000+.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #006600;\"><b>It Doesn&#8217;t Have to Be a Four-Year College<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you&#8217;re not sure about college, or which college, consider attending a community college. Community colleges are public, two-year schools that provide an excellent education, whether you&#8217;re considering an associate&#8217;s degree, a certificate program, technical training, or plan to continue your studies at a four-year college.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your counselor can provide you with valuable information to assist you in your exploration of careers and help prepare you for a competitive job market. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think about your interests What do you like to do? Think about experiences you have enjoyed. What kind of school, religious, social, or sports activities do you like? Make a list of 10 activities you have enjoyed doing in the past four years. Evaluate those interests. Think about what you liked about the activities. 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