Education: Career and Focus
Planning your Future Career & Education
Education
Frank J. Minor, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Emeritus, Saint Anselm College, NH
This TUTORIAL discusses the importance of career and education planning in your college years and explains how to explore career fields and make career decisions. The TUTORIAL also introduces you to the FOCUS 2, Online Career and Education Planning System. FOCUS 2 will help you explore career paths based on your interests, your personality, your talents and your values and help you to plan the education/training you will need to attain your career aspirations.
AFTER READING THIS HANDOUT, VISIT: http://www.ncwc.edu/student-affairs/icsc/students/career-exploration TO BEGIN USING THE FOCUS SYSTEM! Access Code: bishops
Why Career Planning is Necessary
In today's rapidly changing world, new career paths are constantly unfolding, traditional ones are being changed and shifts are taking place in occupation skills and educational requirements. These changes are a result of new technology, changes in organizational design and the trend towards global business operations. With all these changes, you might ask "What is the point of planning ahead by developing a career plan?" The point is to develop a set of career goals, strategy and options based on your interests, personality, values and skills. Once you have a plan, you will be equipped to self-manage your career and take advantage of changes in the economy and job market rather than becoming a victim of change.
Who is Responsible for Your Career?
Your career is totally your responsibility. It is up to you to do the planning and take the necessary actions to obtain the education and training that will support your career plans. However, you can get help. For example, your career advisor or counselor can advise you about
♦ your career planning strategy
♦ how to find information you need
♦ how to get around obstacles
♦ how to go about planning your current and long term
Education
Frank J. Minor, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Emeritus, Saint Anselm College, NH
This TUTORIAL discusses the importance of career and education planning in your college years and explains how to explore career fields and make career decisions. The TUTORIAL also introduces you to the FOCUS 2, Online Career and Education Planning System. FOCUS 2 will help you explore career paths based on your interests, your personality, your talents and your values and help you to plan the education/training you will need to attain your career aspirations.
AFTER READING THIS HANDOUT, VISIT: http://www.ncwc.edu/student-affairs/icsc/students/career-exploration TO BEGIN USING THE FOCUS SYSTEM! Access Code: bishops
Why Career Planning is Necessary
In today's rapidly changing world, new career paths are constantly unfolding, traditional ones are being changed and shifts are taking place in occupation skills and educational requirements. These changes are a result of new technology, changes in organizational design and the trend towards global business operations. With all these changes, you might ask "What is the point of planning ahead by developing a career plan?" The point is to develop a set of career goals, strategy and options based on your interests, personality, values and skills. Once you have a plan, you will be equipped to self-manage your career and take advantage of changes in the economy and job market rather than becoming a victim of change.
Who is Responsible for Your Career?
Your career is totally your responsibility. It is up to you to do the planning and take the necessary actions to obtain the education and training that will support your career plans. However, you can get help. For example, your career advisor or counselor can advise you about
♦ your career planning strategy
♦ how to find information you need
♦ how to get around obstacles
♦ how to go about planning your current and long term