Career Development
What is career development?
Career development is the process of planning and managing your future work and life.
What does the “S” in SMART stand for?
Specific
Is “I want to be rich” a SMART goal? Explain.
No, because it is not specific, measurable, or time-based.
What M word is super important for our career goals?
Motivation
Where does Myles work?
Smirkey's fishing shop (and he offers great service)
Is career development a one-time decision or an ongoing process?
Career development is an ongoing process over time.
What does the “T” in SMART stand for?
Time-based
Is “I will save $500 in 3 months” a SMART goal? Explain.
Yes, because it is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based.
What D word is even more important for our goals?
Discipline
What is the point of this subject?
List one step someone might take to reach a career goal.
Example: Completing school, gaining qualifications, applying for jobs, or gaining experience.
What makes a goal a SMART goal?
A SMART goal is clear, structured, and includes all five elements: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based.
Why is “I want to get a job” not a SMART goal?
It is too vague and does not include how, when, or how success will be measured.
This is very important to our success as a proffesional
W________ L___________ B__________
What languages does Mr. Rodrigues speak?
Portuguese, English, Spanish.
Why is career development important?
Career development is important because it helps people plan their future, set goals, and make informed decisions about their career.
Why is it important for a goal to be measurable?
It is important so you can track progress and know if you have achieved the goal.
Why is “I will go to the gym 3 times a week for the next month” a better goal than “I want to get fit”?
Because it is specific, measurable, and has a clear time frame.
Give one challenge and one solution when working towards a career goal.
Example:
Challenge: Lack of experience
Solution: Gain work experience or training
Why might being grateful be important to leading a content life?
Mr. Rodrigues's Discretion
Sam wants to be a mechanic. Give two steps Sam should take.
Example:
Complete relevant schooling or training
Apply for an apprenticeship or gain work experience
Why do we use SMART goals in our lives?
Mr. Rodrigues accepts different responses...
Turn “I want better grades” into a SMART goal.
Example: I will study for 1 hour each night and aim to improve my grades by the end of the term.
Why is developing a SMART goal more difficult than just a general role?
Mr Rodrigues's discretion
What does the word Discretion mean?
The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.