Information on how to help your teenager choose a career including 4 approaches to 4 levels of self-direction and 3 steps on how to get started.

1. HOW TO HELP
YOUR TEENAGER
CHOOSE A CAREER

2. Case Johnny
Johnny hasn't figured out,
or more correctly, thought about
his future at all and now he
needs to choose. To take a year
off or to apply to a school?
Which school in that case and
most importantly which area of
study?
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3. Time is ticking
and you are
getting
frustrated
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4. Authority
Motivator
Facilitator
Consultant
Give specific directions, supervise,
be present
Explain, encourage, support
Collaborate, generate ideas, sharpen
Delegate, help portray the big picture,
plant questions and ask for arguments
4 Different Approaches
to 4 different levels of self-direction
1. Dependent
2. Interested
3. Involved
4. Self-directed
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If Johnny is: He needs an:

5. This means
... only works if your audience is at stage 1 or 2 max.
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the drill sergeant technique

6. Finding the time
... it takes to facilitate or consult is not easy.
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energy and patience

7. Three steps to get things going
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Help Johnny...

8. Focus on one thing at a time
Get away from
routine. Breath fresh
air. Exhale.
Be in the moment. Let
your mind take a
break.
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9. Make the
decision
making process
more concrete.
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10. Make it fun
Choosing a path is
serious business.
But focusing on the
musts, makes us
forget the whys.
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11. For more information
visit:
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