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3 Core ECG Questions
There are 3 core ECG questions that you have been reflecting on throughout your time in secondary school:
Who am I?
Where do I want to go?
How do I get there?
As you explore the rest of the pages, keep these questions in mind!
Dicovering Purpose: Who Am I?
Identifying your Values, Interests, Personality and Skills (VIPS) will help you to better understand yourself
Values
What do you care about in a job? (e.g. challenge, work-life balance, high pay, job security, independence, progression, variety at work)
Interests
What are you interested in or passionate about?
What industries or potential occupations do you wish to explore, based on your interests or passions?
Personality
What are your characteristics or qualities that form your unique self?
Skills
What are your skills and competencies?
How can you use these skills and competencies in your future education institute or job?
Exploring opportunities: Where Do I Want to Go?
Aside from VIPS, you may use the Career Decision Wheel to guide you as you explore different education and career pathways!
Significant Others
Who do you think will influence your choice of educational options and careers in the future?
How do you think they will influence your choices?
Who can you talk to if others' expectations and your aspirations do not match?
Educational Background and Aspirations
Which school/institute would you choose at the next stage of your education?
What is your probable education pathway?
How do you plan to achieve your goal?
Experiences in Work, Leisure, CCAs and VIA
What were some work or leisure experiences that you were involved in?
What did you enjoy? What did you dislike?
Labour Market
What are some occupations and industries that interest you?
What attracts you to these occupations?
Staying Relevant: How Do I Get There?
Having explored "Who am I?" and "Where do I want to go?", the next logical step would be to figure out how to bridge the gap between the two.Â
It is important for you to know the entry requirements at the various stages leading to your desired end points, set academic and non-academic goals and work towards realising your aspirations!
Your next step is to decide where to go after secondary school, which you will be exploring in greater detail today!
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