All of us have had grand ideas at some time in our life about what we would like to do. When we are young it is probably driven by being famous or heroic. It had more to do with what others thought was important, than what we would choose for ourselves. What did you want to be when you were 10 years old or less? What was your passion?
As we grow older most of
us have modified or changed our career direction, based on what turns us
on, or something we have found success in doing. What did you want
to do when you were 15 years old?
If you are older what are
your most recent dreams?
Most of these career/life
decisions are centered around what we dream we can be, or would like to
be. There are many forces in our lives that affect what we want for
ourselves. What were some forces that have shaped your early life?
positive:
negative:
How much of your dream is
your own passion and how much someone else's? Write a few sentences
about the dream that is truly yours.
Step Two:
Career Plan Sketch:
In this space you need to define who you are, how you got there, what is important to you, and most importantly where do you want to go with your life? The directions for this part of the work sheet can be found on Work Assignment page, if you want to go back and review.
INTRODUCTION, A brief introduction of yourself, who you are, where you grew up, what has influenced you, and what is important to you.