CAREER GOALS
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ROADMAP__to_SUCCESS_071017.docxUtilize this tool to gather information and guide you toward your career goals.
SELF ASSESSMENT: Week 1 Introductory Discussion Post
|_| Take the available self-assessments and write down your results below.
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TypeFocus: Personality |
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TypeFocus: Interests |
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TypeFocus: Values |
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TypeFocus: Top 5 Talents |
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Write: In the Discussion, post two strengths that were revealed from the Ashford Career Center Self Assessments and how you demonstrate those in your professional life. Also note an area that surprised you. This may be a suggested career or value or work environment that you would not have expected.
CAREER EXPLORATION: Week 3 Discussion Post
|_| Click on Career Exploration. Click on My Next Move .
· Type in your choice of ideal career.
· List here:
· Review the suggested Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Personality, Technology, and Job Outlook that is noted for the specified career.
· Notes:
|_| Choose one company, district, or organization that you are interested in working for.
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· Include link:
· Review their website and explore their values and mission. Review any current openings. Explore the site to get a sense of their work environment which may/may not match your preferences.
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Write: In the Discussion, denote how the strengths that emerged from your Self Assessments in Week 1 Introductory Posting support your interest in this specific career and how those strengths align with the company, district, or organization that you explored. Be specific in utilizing insights gathered from both sources, My Next Move and the company website you explored as well.
GOAL SETTING & CAREER PLANNING: Week 5 Discussion Post
STEP 3
|_| Brainstorm about your ultimate career objectives and long term goals.
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|_| Calculate short term goals to assist you in achieving the long term goals.
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Write: Complete the template below and attach it to your discussion post. For help attaching a document to your discussion post, please see this step-by-step guide.
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Overall Career Objective
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Short Term Goals to reach Long Term Goal:
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Long Term Career Goal:
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By next month, I will…
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In 3 months, I will…
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In 5 months, I will…
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