Career Development

Lesson 7
Learning Targets:
At the end of the lesson, you can able…

1. to understand the importance of

aligning career and life goals for
effective career planning.
2. to identify personal factors impacting
career choices.
3. to conduct a self-assessment to
understand personality traits and their
relationship to life goals.
4. to develop a career plan considering
personal goals and external influences.
TOPICS
Career
Career Pathways and
Insights into One’s
Personal Development
 when you choose a career,
there are many things that you
need to consider:

the kind of work and its

environment
the type of people you want to work with

the nature of the job and its

benefits

the skills and training needed

THE EDUCATIONAL
ATTAINMENT REQUIRED
ACTIVITY 1 - “My Career, My Choice”
Direction: Watch the video on the next slide and
reflect by writing a short essay entitled “My
Career, My Choice” in response to the following
questions. Write your answers on half-crosswise
paper.

Questions:
1. What do you want to be after SHS?
2. What are you interested in?
3. What would you like to do?
4. What is important to you?
5. What influences your choices?
6. What hinders your decision-making
process?
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TOPICS
Career
Career Pathways and
Insights into One’s
Personal Development
 WHAT IS CAREER?

Career is one of the most important aspects which all of us are concerned about in our
entire life.

According to Advance Learner’s Dictionary…

 CAREER means a profession or occupation giving us multitudes of opportunities for
promotion.
 “Career" is often used to refer to a profession, occupation, trade or vocation.
 Career is the variety of experiences that you have undertaken throughout your
life which includes education, training, and work experience.
 Understanding Professional
Pathways

CAREER OCCUPATION JOB

 Understanding Professional Pathways

 refers to a series of related employment

opportunities, jobs, or roles that a person engages in
throughout their life.
 It often implies a long-term professional journey
with opportunities for advancement, growth, and
development in a particular field or industry.
Example:
 Someone pursuing a CAREER IN MEDICINE
CAREER
may start as a medical student, become a resident,
then a specialist, and eventually a chief medical
officer.
 Understanding Professional Pathways

 refers to a specific type of work or profession that a

person engages in to earn a living.
 It's more focused than a career and typically involves
a specific set of skills, knowledge, and
responsibilities.
Example:
 Nursing is an occupation that involves providing
healthcare services to patients in hospitals, clinics, or
OCCUPATION
other healthcare settings.
 Understanding Professional Pathways

 is a specific task or work role that a person

performs for an employer or as part of their
professional duties.
 It's often a discrete unit of work within an
occupation or career.
Example:
 A registered nurse may have a job working the
night shift in an emergency room, where their
JOB
responsibilities include assessing patients,
administering medications, and providing emergency
care.
 Understanding Professional Pathways

CAREER OCCUPATION JOB

Medicine Pharmacist Clinical Pharmacist
Engineering Civil Engineer Structural Engineer
Law Lawyer Corporate Attorney
Information Technology (IT) Software
Developer Mobile App Developer
Accounting Certified Public Tax Accountant
Accountant (CPA)
Factors to Consider in Choosing Future Career

Choosing a future career involves considering various

factors to ensure it aligns with your interests, skills,
values, and goals. Here are several factors to think
about:

Intelligence
 Intelligence includes IQ, social intelligence, and
emotional intelligence (EQ).
 Total intelligence matters more than just a high
IQ for success in life and careers.
 For example, an academically brilliant
executive might fail without social intelligence
and emotional stability.
Factors to Consider in Choosing Future Career

Choosing a future career involves considering various

factors to ensure it aligns with your interests, skills,
values, and goals. Here are several factors to think
about:

Personality
 Consider if you're introverted or
extroverted, dominant or submissive.
 Choose a career that matches your
personality.
 For instance, introverts may prefer creative
work alone rather than social roles.
Factors to Consider in Choosing Future Career

Choosing a future career involves considering various

factors to ensure it aligns with your interests, skills,
values, and goals. Here are several factors to think
about:

Interest
 Interest and passion are crucial for success
in any career.
 You may have the ability, aptitude,
financial backing or any other support but
if interest is absent, it is no use.
 However, excessive interest doesn't
guarantee success without other factors.
Factors to Consider in Choosing Future Career

Choosing a future career involves considering various

factors to ensure it aligns with your interests, skills,
values, and goals. Here are several factors to think
about:

Special Aptitudes (Talent/Skills)

 Matching your career to your strengths is

vital.
 If you have specific talents, like being
artistic or good with numbers, look for
jobs where you can use those skills.
Factors to Consider in Choosing Future Career

Choosing a future career involves considering various

factors to ensure it aligns with your interests, skills,
values, and goals. Here are several factors to think
about:

Physical Attributes
 Different careers have varying physical
demands.
 Consider your health and physical
capabilities before choosing a career—
for instance, someone with heart issues
should avoid physically demanding jobs
like mountain brigade work.
Factors to Consider in Choosing Future Career

Choosing a future career involves considering various

factors to ensure it aligns with your interests, skills,
values, and goals. Here are several factors to think
about:

Gender
While jobs should be open to
everyone, some fields might
have biases or specific
requirements based on gender, so
be aware of that when choosing a
career.
Factors to Consider in Choosing Future Career

Intelligence

Personality

Interest

Special Aptitudes

Physical Attributes

Gender
Activity 2 – Personality Test
Direction: Answer the “The 5-minute Personality Test” and
answer the following questions in a short bond paper.

Questions:
1. What are the results of your personality test? Do these results match
how you see yourself and how others see you? Please explain.
2. How might your personality traits influence your career choices and
preferences?
3. How can they guide your decision-making process in choosing a
career?
 Influences on Career Decisions
Parents have the biggest influence on a child's career choice. Find
out who and what else will influence a young person's career
decisions.

Children are influenced by:

1. Family
• Career choices and interests of their older siblings
• Family work traditions or aspirations
2. Friends
• Serve as good or bad role models
• Pressure regarding study or job location, especially from romantic
partners
3. Culture
• Neighborhood, ethnic background, and social circles
4. Teachers/Career advisers
• Inspire, motivate, and inform
• Provide resources, work opportunities, and guidance.
5. Media
• Celebrities, TV Icons, Social Media Influencer
TOPICS
Career
Career Pathways
and Insights into
One’s Personal
Development
 What influences Your Career
Career Pathways Choices?

and Insights into There are a lot of external factors to

consider in career development.

One’s Personal As you go through the different factors

below, you will see how they affect or
Development influence your career choices.

You will also identify which among

these factors have least and big
impact to your career options.
What influences
 Your skills and abilities are
Your Career your natural strengths and
Choices? talents, whether innate or
developed through
experience. Understanding
these traits helps you
navigate career choices
effectively.

Skills and Abilities

What influences
 Do your interests and
Your Career personality align with your
Choices? career path? It's crucial to
find joy and motivation in
your work by aligning with
your interests and
personality traits for a
fulfilling career.
Interest and Personality Type
What influences
 As you play various roles
Your Career in life, how you perceive
Choices? yourself in these roles
impacts your career
choices. Consider how
these roles shape your
career decisions.

Life Roles
What influences
 Positive experiences and
Your Career role models in specific
Choices? careers can influence the
careers you consider.
Success and confidence in
certain areas can make
them top career choices.

Previous Experiences
What influences
 Your cultural background,
Your Career community, and family
Choices? values influence your
career decisions. Cultural
factors shape your
expectations and values
related to careers.

Culture
What influences
 How you perceive your
Your Career gender IMPACTS the
Choices? opportunities and
challenges you see in your
career journey. Gender
roles continue to evolve in
the workplace, impacting
career development.
Gender
What influences
 Your career choices are
Your Career influenced by societal and
Choices? economic factors. Changes
in the economy and job
market affect career
development.

Social and Economic

Conditions
What influences
 Reflecting on childhood
Your Career aspirations can provide
Choices? insights into your long-
standing career interests
and motivations. These
childhood dreams may still
influence your career
choices today.
Childhood Fantasies
What influences
Your Career Skills and Abilities
Interest and Personality Type
Choices? Life Roles
Previous Experiences
Culture
Gender
Social and Economic Conditions

Childhood Fantasies
Psychologist
 People who are practical, hands-
John Holland on, and enjoy working with
classified careers tools, machines, or physical
objects. They often prefer
into six: activities like building,
[RIASEC] repairing, or working outdoors.
Example professions include
architect, farmer, and engineer.

Realistic (Doers)
Psychologist
 Individuals who are analytical,
John Holland curious, and enjoy solving
classified careers complex problems. They excel
in research, scientific inquiry,
into six: and working with abstract ideas
[RIASEC] or data.
Example professions include
lawyer, mathematician, and
professor.

Investigative
(Thinker)
Activity 3 – My Interest
Direction: Answer the “The RIASEC Test” by following
the instruction given on your answer sheet and after we
discussed the topic, answer the following questions below in
a short bond paper.

Questions:
1. What are the 3-letter codes you have?
2. Based on the given personality traits according
to the codes you have, which personality traits
do you agree with?
3. From the possible careers you can pursue, which
5 careers are included in your career
preferences?
4. Write a simple reflection about the result.
Psychologist
 Those who are creative,
John Holland imaginative, and have a strong
classified careers appreciation for aesthetics. They
thrive in roles that involve self-
into six: expression, artistic creation,
[RIASEC] design, or performance.
Example professions include
artist, musician, and writer.

Artistic (Creator)
Psychologist
 People who are compassionate,
John Holland empathetic, and enjoy working
classified careers with others to help and support
them. They excel in roles such
into six: as teaching, counseling,
[RIASEC] healthcare, or community
service.
Example professions include
counselor, doctor, and teacher.

Social (Helper)
Psychologist
 Individuals who are ambitious,
John Holland persuasive, and enjoy taking
classified careers leadership roles. They thrive in
competitive environments, sales,
into six: business management, or
[RIASEC] entrepreneurship.
Example professions include
Management, Marketing, and
Salesperson.

Enterprising (Persuader)
 Psychologist
 Those who are organized, detail-
John Holland oriented, and prefer structured,
classified careers rule-based tasks. They excel in
roles that involve planning,
into six: administrative work, data
[RIASEC] management, or financial
analysis.
Example professions include
accountant, clerk and editor.

Conventional (Organizer)
 Holland’s Hexagon of Job
Personalities
 Notice that the job
personality types CLOSER
to each other are more
ALIKE, while the job
personality types further away
are least alike. You can see
more clearly the relationships
of job personalities according
to their placements on the
hexagon.
 Holland’s Hexagon of Job
Personalities
 For example, for Realistic and
Social job personality types, you
will see that they are virtually
the OPPOSITE of each other.
 On the other hand, Social and
Artistic are located besides each
other. This shows that realistic and
social job personality types are
least alike, while social and artistic
job personality types are more
alike.
Activity 3 – My Interest
Direction: Answer the “The RIASEC Test” by following
the instruction given on your answer sheet and after we
discussed the topic, answer the following questions below in
a short bond paper.

Questions:
1. What are the 3-letter codes you have?
2. Based on the given personality traits according
to the codes you have, which personality traits
do you agree with?
3. From the possible careers you can pursue,
which 5 careers are included in your career
preferences?
4. Write a simple reflection about the result.
What is a Personal Mission Statement?

A Personal Mission
Statement is a concise
declaration that OUTLINES
an individual's core values,
purpose, and goals in life.
It serves as a guiding
principle that directs one's
decisions, actions, and
priorities.
 Why is a Personal Mission Statement
Important?
 Personal mission statement is an
important guide in personal
development.
 They motivate you to reflect deeply
about your life, its purpose, and
identify what is truly important to
you.
 Personal mission statement also inspires
you to express your deepest values and
aspirations. It traces your life values
and purposes in your mind, so they
become a part of you.
 Why is a Personal Mission Statement
Important?
 Writing a personal mission statement gives
you sense of direction and responsibility.
Personal mission statement allows you to get
to know yourself better and discover your
sense of purpose in life.
 It is important because..
1. It integrates who you are.
2. It provides focus.
3. It simplifies any decision-making processes.
4. It serves as a source of motivation and inspiration
during challenging times.
5. It holds you accountable for your decisions and
actions.
 How to Create a Personal Mission
Statement?

1. Reflect.
Take time to reflect on your values,
passions, strengths, and goals.

2. Define Your Purpose.

Identify the primary purpose or
mission of your life.
 How to Create a Personal Mission
Statement?

3. Identify Core Values.

List down your core values that
define who you are.

4. Set Goals.
Determine short-term and long-term
goals that align with your mission
and values.
 How to Create a Personal Mission
Statement?

5. Write Concisely.
Craft a clear and concise
statement that encapsulates your
purpose, values, and goals.
 The content of your PERSONAL
MISSION STATEMENT may include:

 Education
 Career
 Personal attributes, such as honesty,
loyalty and dedication
 Family and personal
relationships
 Lifestyle
 Sports
 Faith and Spirituality
 Community service
Example
Education
I am committed to excelling in my education by
staying curious, working hard, and seeking knowledge
that empowers me to achieve my goals and make a
difference in the world.

Career
My mission is to pursue a career in secondary
education, where I can apply my passion for inspiring
young minds through engaging lessons and fostering a
love for learning.

Personal Attributes
I aim to cultivate honesty, kindness, resilience, and a
growth mindset. I want to be seen as someone who is
authentic, compassionate, determined, and always
striving to become the best version of myself.
Example
Family and Personal Relationships
I value my family and personal relationships greatly. I
strive for love, support, and togetherness, aiming to
provide care, understanding, and meaningful
connections.

Lifestyle
I aim for a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle, focusing
on health, happiness, and meaningful connections.

Faith and Spirituality

I see my faith growing stronger in the years ahead. I
plan to deepen my spirituality through regular prayer,
studying sacred texts, and connecting with a
supportive community. I aim to live out my beliefs
with kindness, compassion, and integrity, striving to
make a positive difference in the world.
Example
Community Service
I am committed to giving back to my community by
volunteering my time, skills, and resources to help
those in need. I envision my contribution as making a
positive impact, fostering unity, and inspiring others to
join in creating a better world for everyone.

Personal Choice
My personal mission is to live authentically, pursue
my passions with determination, and always strive for
growth and self-improvement. I aim to make a positive
impact on others, contribute to meaningful causes, and
leave a legacy of kindness and inspiration.
 Activity 4 – Me and My Career
Direction: Among the following factors that influence your decision in choosing
a career, which three things affect you the most? Why? Please elaborate your
answer. Write it on one whole sheet of SHORT bond paper.

Skills and Life Roles Previous Experiences

Interest and
Abilities Personality Type

Culture Gender Social and Economic Childhood Fantasies

Conditions
 PROVERBS 16:3
Commit to the Lord
whatever you do, and he will
establish your plans.
It reminds us
This verse encourages that seeking
you to involve God in By committing your plans and aspirations to God's will and aligning
every aspect of you the Lord, you will be able to acknowledge His our choices with His
sovereignty and seek His guidance and
lives, including your blessing. Trust God's wisdom and guidance purpose can lead to
career decisions. to establish and lead your success and fulfillment
career path.
in our careers.
 Activity 5 – My Personal Mission Statement
Direction: Make your Personal Mission Statement with the help of guide
questions per category. Write it on one whole sheet of SHORT bond paper.
Use the example given as your guide.
Education How do you plan to achieve your academic goals?

Career What career are you passionate to pursue? How will you define success in this career?
What values, skills, and personal traits do you want to develop? How do you want others
Personal Attributes
to perceive you?
Family and Personal How satisfied are you with your family and personal life? What do you want to do or
Relationships provide for them?
Lifestyle What lifestyle do you dream of having?
How do you think your faith will grow over time? How will you deepen your spiritual
Faith and Spirituality
life?
How do you intend to contribute to your community? What specific ways do you
Community Service
envision giving back and making a difference?
Write anything else that you feel would be relevant and part of your personal mission in
Personal Choice
life.