Focus 2 Portfolio

Sinclair College
Kevin Shepard
01/23/2023

My Career Planning Involvement

Completion Date January 23, 2023

Self Assessment Score Self Assessment is the first and most important step in career planning and is
4.17 used to identify occupations and major study areas compatible with your
personal attributes. Your high self assessment score indicates that you are
very involved in examining your interests, values, personality, and skills. It is
important that you stay actively involved in self assessment because finding a
satisfying career path begins with knowing yourself.

Career Exploration Score Career Exploration is important because learning about types of jobs,
3.67 educational requirements, and job functions will help you to identify
occupations that appeal to you. Your medium score indicates that you are
moderately involved in career exploration. It is important that you continue or
increase your involvement in career exploration because it will help you narrow
down your options and map out your career goals. Exploration should be
ongoing because new career paths are constantly unfolding, traditional ones
are changing and shifts may be taking place in skills and educational
requirements.

Career Planning Satisfaction Score Career Planning Satisfaction measures the extent to which you are satisfied
3.83 with the results of your career planning activities and your ability to resolve
problems that can interfere with your decision making. Your high score
suggests you are not experiencing any problems with your career planning. If
at any time you do encounter any problems, you should consider discussing
them with your career counselor.

My Academic Strengths
Completion Date January 23, 2023

"I do very well" in the following: Life Science (Biology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology); Physical
Education; Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Geology, Physics,
Astronomy); Social Sciences (Psychology, Philosophy, Religion); Social
Studies (History, Global Studies, Government);
"I do alright" in the following: Art (Fine, Visual, Studio, Design); Business (Management, Marketing,
Economics); Engineering; Mathematics; Performing Arts (Dance, Drama,
Music); Skilled Trades/Vocational; Technology (Computer Science, Web
Design, Media Technology);
"I don't do well" in the following: English and Language Arts; Family and Consumer Science (Food Science,
Hospitality, Child Care); Foreign Languages; Literature;
Am I Career Ready
Completion Date January 23, 2023

CRITICAL THINKING Very Highly Developed

Participate in research projects.
Practice making step by step plans to solve problems.
Brainstorm various ways you could solve a problem.
Ask yourself, "What's missing here?" when analyzing a situation.
Ask questions. Avoid accepting ideas as fact.
Practice gathering information that will help you solve problems.
Monitor your emotions during decision making.
Participate in class discussions and debates.
Be inquisitive and take initiative to solve problems. Seek out solutions to problems.
COMMUNICATION Moderately Developed
Check for understanding by asking clarifying questions.
Proofread your papers to avoid errors.
Participate in class discussions and debates.
Practice your interviewing skills. Complete a mock interview in the Career Center.
Get your professional job and graduate school documents reviewed in the Career Center.
Ask for feedback about your writing and public speaking.
Develop your elevator pitch which is a professional sounding introduction about yourself.
Review and clean up your social media accounts--employers will check these.
Ask for feedback on your writing and speaking skills.
Attend a networking event.
TEAMWORK Very Highly Developed
Work with others on a class project with shared duties.
Practice being respectful of people’s viewpoints even if you do not agree with them.
Come to a group decision on how team members will communicate and when.
Look for campus involvement opportunities to enhance teamwork skills.
Join campus groups or clubs to engage in more team oriented environments.
Join a sports team, student organization or intramural team.
Respectfully and professionally address any issues regarding team members' contributions and work load.
TECHNOLOGY Highly Developed
Try using a new technology for a project.
Use online tutorials to expand knowledge of software used in your industry/career area.
Help a club/organization build a digital presence.
Learn how to use Microsoft Excel effectively.
Create a LinkedIn profile and use LinkedIn regularly. Seek out social media responsibilities in a student
organization.
Look for opportunities in internships and jobs that use new technology.
Put your digital resume on LinkedIn and explore the information LinkedIn sends back to you based on your likes
and interests.
Practice using technology tools to develop presentations, communicate on-line and coordinate group projects.
Learn about personal branding and how to do so effectively.
LEADERSHIP Highly Developed
Offer to be a team leader for a group assignment or organization.
Take on leadership responsibilities in a club, work, internship or student group.
Think about how to maximize people’s strengths when managing a project.
Take a Leadership class.
Explore blogs and webinars on leadership.
Understand your preferred leadership style.
Seek opportunities to learn from people you see as leaders and use those lessons to hone your own leadership.
Assess yourself on a team. Identify ways you can be a better leader by understanding those around you.
PROFESSIONALISM Highly Developed
Work on being transparent and taking concerns directly to individuals.
Listen and reflect on what other people are saying before you talk.
Review your social media presence. Would you want to share your social media image with your employer?
Keep a positive attitude and be cordial. In a tough situation or when dealing with negativity stay positive and
proactive.
Look for/ask for opportunities to contribute at work if you have finished your tasks rather than sitting around
 waiting for your next assignment.
Be punctual for all classes, meetings, and work shifts.
Join a professional association to learn industry specific professionalism.
Arrive on time for work or class and communicate when you cannot attend appropriately.
Visit your career center to learn about professional dress.
CAREER & SELF-DEVELOPMENT Highly Developed
Make appointment with your college career services office to discuss your FOCUS results.
Meet with a career counselor and advisors throughout all your college years.
Stay aware of trends in the job market.
Conduct informational interviews. Job shadow. Seek mentors.
Do volunteer work, internships or summer jobs in fields that appeal to you.
Review your social media through the eyes of a future employer and determine appropriateness.
Join a professional association.
Work on campus as a student aide.
Identify and prioritize what you will discuss each time you meet with a career counselor.
EQUITY & INCLUSION Very Highly Developed
Attend events with people who have different politics, religion, race, or sexual orientation.
Volunteer to help people in need.
Do Harvard’s Implicit Bias Curve to learn about your biases.
Read books or listen to podcasts by authors with differing backgrounds and perspectives.
Take cultural diversity courses and/or attend campus events.
Attend events with people who have different politics, education, religion, ethnicity, race, affectional or sexual
orientation.
Participate in study abroad and/or alternative break trips.

Work Interest Assessment

Completion Date January 23, 2023

A Artistic R Realistic I Investigative

The Creators The Doers The Thinkers

Artistic Prefer to be expressive and like the opportunity to create new things and be
The Creators innovative.
Typically do not like structure or conformity.
Prefer to use their imagination and be creative.
Enjoy activities such as: writing, poetry, photography, designing, singing,
acting, dancing, painting, attending theaters and exhibits, and reading.

Realistic Prefer to work with objects and things.

The Doers Enjoy being physically active, repairing equipment, rebuilding cars, fixing
electrical things, solving mechanical problems, playing sports, and working
outdoors.
Enjoy creating things with their hands and using tools and machines.
May enjoy working with large, powerful machines like tractors. Prefer precision
machinery such as X-ray or electronic equipment.

Investigative Have a strong desire to understand cause and effect and solve puzzles and
The Thinkers problems.
Often work in jobs that are scientific in nature. Their work often involves the
analysis of data, using formulas, graphs and numbers.
Enjoy using computers, solving math problems, interpreting formulas, and
thinking abstractly.
Prefer to work independently with minimum supervision.
Values Assessment
Completion Date January 23, 2023

Creativity
Create new ideas, programs, things, or anything else not previously developed by another person.

Independence
Being able to decide on how to get something done without significant direction from someone else.

Working Outdoors
Having a job where you can spend a significant amount of time outside.

Personality Assessment
Completion Date January 23, 2023

Your Personality Type You focus your attention on the exploration of new ideas that can lead to
improvements that can benefit people.
Your approach to new projects is to be open minded, flexible and committed to the
project goals.
You like to work with other people who share your values and interests.
You are enthusiastic, spontaneous, and strive for perfection in subjects that appeal to
you.

Choosing Your Career:

People with your personality type are attracted to occupations that can make a contribution to society, help other
people, and improve the knowledge and the well being of others. Examples of such occupations are found in the fields
of teaching, counseling, health sciences, literature, art and psychology

Skills Assessment
Completion Date January 23, 2023

Listening
Paying attention to what other people are saying, and taking time to understand the points being made.

Reasoning
Using logic to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to
problems.

Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of the reactions of others, and understanding why they react the way they do.

Leisure Interest Assessment

Completion Date January 23, 2023

I Inquiring R Reality A Aesthetic

The Thinkers The Doers The Creators
Inquiring Like to be involved in activities that have to do with ideas and thinking and
The Thinkers search for facts and figure out problems mentally.
Like to observe, learn, investigate, analyze, evaluate, or solve problems.
Prefer working with ideas rather than with people or things.
Often described as being analytical, curious, methodical, rational, cautious,
independent, precise, reserved, complex, intellectual, and modest.

Reality Prefer hands-on activities, and tend to focus on things in the physical world.
The Doers Enjoy working with tools or machines, and often gravitate to toward careers
that can be performed outdoors.
Often described as being frank, genuine, humble, practical, natural, and
persistent

Aesthetic Tend to be creative and intuitive.

The Creators Enjoy activities like writing, painting, sculpturing, playing a musical instrument,
performing, etc.
Enjoy working in an unstructured environment where they can use their
imagination and creativity.
Often described as being: open, imaginative, original, intuitive, emotional,
independent, idealistic, and unconventional.

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