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CAREER SUCCESS

DISCUSSION PROMPT:
Where will I be in 5 years?

Write your responses to the questions. Then, share what you wrote with your classmates or a partner.

1. Where do you want to be in five years? Think about things like your job, where you’ll live, and what you want to be able to do in your professional and personal life

ARTICLE:
How to Prepare to Start a New Job

Your career search has paid off, and you’re ready to start your new job. Read the article to learn more about starting off on the right foot, then answer the questions.

1. Some of the tips listed in the article aren’t directly related to a job’s duties. Explain why it’s important to take care of these seemingly unrelated things in order to be successful at work.

ARTICLE:
Want to Grow? Join a Professional Organization

It can be easy to keep to yourself when you join a new organization. Even if you’re not the outgoing type, it’s important to network and seek the expertise of others in your industry. Read the article to learn about the benefits of joining a professional organization, then answer the questions. Lastly, review a list of professional organizations & choose one that may match your career interests & answer a question.

1. After reviewing the reasons for joining a professional organization, choose one reason you would want to join a professional organization. 

2. Look through the various professional organizations & choose one that would most match your career goals or interests. What is the name of the organization? 

VIDEO:
How To Ask For A Raise

Once you’ve grown within your new role and gained new skills, it’s possible that the value you bring to your employer might exceed what you’re being paid. You’ll want to know how to evaluate your situation and effectively ask for more compensation. Watch this short video, then answer the questions in the Google Form. Responses to the MCQ will be in the Google Form.

1. Why is it a good idea to be willing to talk about your salary?

2. Which of the following options is a strong argument for why you should receive a raise?

3. All of the following options are good times to ask for a raise EXCEPT…

4. Why is it important to rehearse asking for a raise with another person (versus yourself in a mirror)?

ACTIVITY:
How Can I Get to My Dream Job?

There are countless career-related decisions a person will make over their lifetime. Understanding each level of a potential career path can make those decisions easier when the time comes to choose a direction. In this activity, you will explore the career path of a well-known figure to see how they got to where they are today. Then, you will create a potential career path that you can follow to reach your dream job.