Description
Activity 1: Strengths and Weaknesses Inventory- Different occupations require special talents, abilities, and skills. Each of us, you included, has a range of existing strengths and weaknesses that are the “raw materials” we presently offer a potential employer. Actions can (and should!) be taken over time to further develop current strengths and to eliminate or improve on weaknesses. Make a list identifying your most important strengths and weaknesses in relation to the career direction you are likely to pursue upon graduation. Place a star (*) next to each item you consider most important to focus on for continued personal development.
Activity 2: Five-Year Career Objectives- Make a list of three SMART objectivesthat you hope to accomplish within five years of graduating from the High School (so the next six years)!
Be sure they are appropriate given your list of personal strengths and weaknesses.
Activity 3: Five-Year Action Plans- Write a specific action plan (around 500 words) for accomplishing each of the THREE SMART objectives.
For each of the objectives, state exactly what you will do, and by when, to meet each objective. If you will need special support or assistance, identify it and state how you will obtain it. An outside observer should be able to read your action plan for each objective and end up feeling confident that he or she knows exactly what you are going to do and why.
Outline for the essay:
Introduction (100 words)
Objective One (100 words)
Objective Two (100 words)
Objective Three (100 words)
Conclusion (100 words)