Welcome to your Career Exploration mini project! This is an exciting chance to discover which careers might best suit you based on your unique interests, values, lifestyle preferences, and strengths.
In this project, you will:
Reflect on your personal traits and what makes you unique.
Look at two careers suggested by your recent self-assessment.
Think about how well these careers match your interests and strengths.
Choosing a career is a big decision. Finding a job that makes you happy and fits your life is important. By understanding yourself better, you can make smarter choices about your future. This project will help you start thinking about careers that are right for you.
Self-Reflection:
First, you will consider your personal interests, values, lifestyle preferences, environmental preferences, skills, and strengths. This is all about you and what you enjoy and excel at.
Career Reflection:
Next, you will write down three careers suggested by your self-assessment. For each career, you will answer a few questions. These questions will help you understand what you like about each career and how it matches your personal traits.
Tips for success:
Be honest with yourself. This is your chance to think deeply about what you really want in a career.
Take your time to answer each question thoughtfully. The more you put into this project, the more you will get out of it.
Use the worksheet to guide you. It will help you organize your thoughts and ensure that you cover everything.
What do you submit?
You will complete and upload the Career Exploration Worksheet. Your teacher will review it to see how well you have thought about your career choices and how they match your personal traits.
Career Planning Mini Project 1 Template - Google Docs
Open the worksheet and begin with the self-reflection section. Think about what makes you unique and what you value most. Then, move on to the career reflection part and explore the careers suggested by your self-assessment. Have fun, and remember, this is all about discovering the best career path for you!
Welcome to your Career Interview mini-project! This project will give you firsthand insights into a career of interest through an interview with a professional.
In this project, you will:
Identify a professional to interview in a career field of interest.
Prepare and conduct an interview focusing on jobs, education requirements, salaries, skillsets, and lifestyle implications.
Reflect on the insights gained from the interview.
Interviewing with a professional provides real-world insights into a career. This project will help you understand the practical aspects of a career and decide if it aligns with your goals.
Identify a Professional:
Choose a professional in a career field that interests you and request an interview.
Prepare and Conduct the Interview:
Use the "Career Interview Questions" template to prepare your questions. Conduct the interview and take notes on the responses.
Write a Short Reflection:
In 200-300 words, summarize the key insights from the interview and reflect on how they influence your career decisions.
Be respectful and professional when requesting and conducting the interview.
Prepare thoughtful questions to gain valuable insights.
Reflect honestly on the information gathered and its impact on your career choices.
You will complete and upload the interview notes and your short reflection. Your teacher will review it to see how well you have conducted the interview and reflect on the insights gained.
Career Planning Mini Project 2 Template - Google Docs
Identify a professional to interview and prepare your questions using the template. Conduct the interview, take notes, and reflect on the insights gained. Enjoy learning about your potential career path!
In this mini project, you will explore and compare two different careers. This activity will help you understand the demands, opportunities, and skill requirements of various career paths. The project includes researching two careers, analyzing the skills required, and reflecting on how your own skills and interests might align with these careers.
What will you do?
In this project, you will:
Discover Careers:
Select two careers that interest you. Examples include:
* Biomedical Engineer
* Environmental Lawyer
* Tech Entrepreneur
Research the Chosen Careers:
Use online resources to gather information about each career, focusing on job description, required education and training, key skills, work environment, salary, and job outlook.
Analyze Skills and Knowledge:
Identify and compare the specific skills and knowledge areas essential for each career. Explain how these skills are applied in each career.
Reflect on Personal Alignment:
Reflect on your own skills, interests, and academic strengths. Write a short response explaining how they align (or do not align) with each career. Consider what you might need to develop further to pursue such careers.
Compare the Careers:
Summarize the key differences and similarities between the two careers. Discuss which career aligns more with your personal skills and interests, and why.
Why is this important?
Choosing a career is a big decision, and understanding the demands and opportunities of various paths can help you make informed choices. By exploring different careers, you can find paths that match your interests and strengths. This project will help you start thinking about the careers that are right for you.
How do you complete the project?
Choose Two Careers:
Select two careers that interest you.
Research the Careers:
Use credible online resources to gather detailed information about each career. Focus on the following:
* Job description and main responsibilities
* Required education and training
* Key skills and knowledge areas
* Typical work environment and conditions
* Potential salary and job outlook
Analyze Skills and Knowledge:
Identify the specific skills and knowledge areas essential for each career. Explain how these skills are applied in the careers.
Reflect on Personal Alignment:
Reflect on your own skills, interests, and academic strengths. Write a short response explaining how they align (or do not align) with the careers you researched. Consider what you might need to develop further to pursue such careers.
Compare the Careers:
Summarize the key differences and similarities between the two careers. Discuss which career aligns more with your personal skills and interests, and why.
Tips for Success
Be thorough and detailed in your research.
Reflect honestly about your skills and interests.
Use credible sources for your research.
Take your time to thoughtfully complete each section.
What do you submit?
You will complete and upload the Career Comparison Worksheet. Your teacher will review it to see how well you have thought about your career choices and how they match your personal traits.
Career Planning Mini Project 3 Template - Google Docs
Let's Get Started
Open the worksheet and begin with the career research section. Gather detailed information about both chosen careers. Then, move on to the skill and knowledge analysis, and finally, reflect on how each career aligns with your personal skills and interests. Have fun, and remember, this is all about discovering the best career paths for you!
Completed Career Research for both careers
Completed Skills and Knowledge Analysis for both careers
Completed Personal Reflection for both careers
Comparison Summary
Start with the Career Research section. Gather detailed information about both careers, then proceed to analyze the skills and knowledge areas. Finally, reflect on how each career aligns with your personal attributes and complete the comparison summary. Enjoy discovering the career paths that best suit you!
In this mini project, you will engage with a designated video focusing on insights into careers in graphic and web design. You will answer a set of reflective guide questions aimed at analyzing and understanding the content presented in the video. This activity aims to enhance your ability to extract valuable information, reflect on the skills and roles in graphic and web design, and assess your personal alignment with these creative career paths.
You will submit a completed worksheet containing your responses to the reflective guide questions based on the video content.
In this project, you will:
Watch the Video:
Access the provided video, which offers in-depth insights into careers in graphic and web design, including the skills required and the roles involved.
Answer Reflective Guide Questions:
Use the information and insights gained from the video to respond thoughtfully to the reflective guide questions provided.
Reflect on Personal Alignment:
Evaluate how the careers showcased in graphic and web design resonate with your own skills, interests, and career aspirations.
Choosing a career path in graphic and web design requires a solid understanding of the industry and its demands. Gaining firsthand insights into these creative professions can help you make informed decisions and align your skills and passions with potential career trajectories.
Watch the Video:
Follow the provided link to access the designated video, which provides comprehensive insights into careers in graphic and web design.
Answer the Reflective Guide Questions:
Take detailed notes during the video to address each reflective guide question thoroughly.
Support your responses with specific examples and insights derived from the video content.
Reflect on Personal Alignment:
Write a concise reflection on which aspects of graphic and web design discussed in the video intrigue you the most and explain why.
Assess which of your current skills are aligned with these careers and identify areas where further skill development may be beneficial.
Be sincere and thoughtful in your reflections. Use this opportunity to deeply consider your career interests and goals within graphic and web design.
Dedicate ample time to crafting detailed responses. The more effort you invest, the more valuable your insights will be.
Utilize the provided worksheet to structure your thoughts and ensure comprehensive coverage of all required aspects.
You will complete and upload the Exporing Graphic. Your teacher will review it to evaluate your understanding of career choices in graphic and web design and how well they align with your personal traits.
Career Planning Mini Project 4 Template - Google Docs
Begin with the self-reflection section of the worksheet. Consider your unique attributes, values, and career interests within graphic and web design. Then, proceed to the career reflection part to explore potential career paths suggested by your reflections and insights from the video. Enjoy the process of discovering career paths that resonate with your creativity and aspirations!
A completed Graphic/Web Design Careers Worksheet with:
Detailed and reflective answers to each guide question.
A personal reflection paragraph about your interests in specific aspects of graphic and web design.
An assessment of your current skills and areas for development in relation to graphic and web design.
You will complete separate worksheets for all the steps. For Step 1, you will complete worksheet 1.
Career Planning Project 5: Step 1 Template - Google Docs
You will complete separate worksheets for all the steps. For Step 2, you will complete worksheet 2.
Career Planning Project 5 Step 2 Template - Google Docs
You will use this worksheet to guide you through filling out the sections of a resume.
Use the rubric to ensure you meet all the grading criteria.
You will complete separate worksheets for all the steps. For Step 3, you will complete worksheet 3.
Career Planning Project 5 Step 3 Template - Google Docs
Check this rubric your teacher will use to grade you for Project Steps 2, 3, 4.
You will complete separate worksheets for all the steps. For Step 4, you will complete worksheet 4.
Career Planning Project 5 Step 4 Template - Google Docs
Here is the rubric your teacher will use to grade you for Project Steps 2, 3, 4.
You will complete separate worksheets for all the steps. For Step 5, you will complete worksheet 5.
Career Planning Project 5 Step 5 Template - Google Docs
There is no rubric for Step 5. You will be graded on how well you follow the instructions. Your teacher will give feedback on your output.
Each provided long-term goal should have a series of small term goals that would support it.
Make sure that the goals that you will create will anchor to the principle of SMART.
You can achieve the goals you set now because they are realistic.