Comparison should include
- taking an interest inventory (e.g., Myers-Briggs or Kuder)
- listing acquired skills
- performing a gap analysis to determine skills and knowledge needed to pursue identified careers.
Teacher Resource:
Virginia Education Wizard
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are examples of your personal interests, abilities, and skills? How important are personal interests, abilities, and skills when developing a career plan?
- What other personal factors should be considered when developing a career plan?
Communication
- How can one determine personal interests, abilities, and skills?
- What may be the consequences if a person chooses to design a career plan that does not reflect family, leisure, and community goals?
Leadership
- How can continuous evaluation and improvement of personal interests, abilities, and skills lead to career success?
- How can career assessments guide a student to re-evaluate career goals?
Management
- How can one manage resources to gain or build on skills and knowledge that are important for success in a chosen field?
- How can setting specific and realistic short-term goals help one reach a larger career goal?