Seminar career planning

Seminar on Career Planning

What do you want to be? Civil Servant Fashion Designer Engineer Economist

What do we want
Respect in society
Money
Fame
Satisfaction
Security
Happiness and Joy

Don’t we want all or some of these for ourselves while thinking about a career?
Respect in society
Money
Fame
Satisfaction
Security
Happiness and Joy

What leads to lack of career success?
Career not matching with one’s interest
Career not matching with one’s potential
Career not matching with one’s personality

Why does one go for a career that’s not a good match?
Opportunity Perception
Parental influence
“ This is a growing field, many opportunities” “ This will ensure a good job” “ I have read that it is a very good career” Opportunity perceptions “ My Dad is an engineer” “ My sister has done biotechnology and she has told me about it ” “ My brother is also an engineer and I also want to do it” Parental Influence

Peer pressure
Lack of knowledge or information
Parental pressure
Lack of resources
“ My friends would go for this” “ All of my friends will prepare for MBBS” Peer Pressure “ My Parents say I should go for MBBS” “ My Parents want me to take care of the business” Parental pressures

The Need of the Hour….
Effective Career Management .
which should be a:
Systematic approach
Objective
Individualized

CAREER MANAGEMENT “ The Three step Mantra”

CAREER MANAGEMENT Know yourself Career Awareness Take ACTION

Know yourself…
What should one know about oneself?

Know yourself…
What are your interests & talents?
Note down at least 5 interests & 5 talents on a piece of paper
Exercise

Know yourself…
Exercise
Do not proceed till you have finished the exercise

Know Yourself…
Identification of
Interests
Inclinations
Talent
Skills
Strengths
Areas to improve upon
Personal Characteristics
How?
Inputs from friends, family
Hobbies
Extra-curricular activities
Career assessment program

Examples of interests & talents
Writing
Reading Communication Listening Painting Sports Singing Dancing

What aptitude is Shakuntala Devi gifted with? Manish Malhotra is gifted with this talent

Every professional who is successful in a certain career, possesses certain aptitudes that increases their effectiveness

Shakuntala Devi is gifted with Numerical aptitude
Successful Designers are gifted with good observation & visualization ability

PERCEPTIONS ABOUT EXPLORING CAREERS
Looking only at 2-3 careers…
Limited awareness of other avenues
Perception about those 2-3 careers
There is more opportunity in this career
There is more status & prestige in this career - Social acceptability
Apprehension to try new things
You may be tempted to have your son or daughter major in a particular field because it’s “hot” and the job prospects and earning potential are very high.
Reality – the career is hot for you if you have the required interest, potential & the personality to meet the requirements of the Career
Do we know there are 150+ possible career options today?

Pointers for Exploring Careers…
Know more about the career of your choice
Nature of work
Work roles
Emerging trends
Career path / Study route
Prospects
Related careers/ back-up options
How?
Reading
Surfing
Career Talks
Seminars
Self Awareness Workshops
Career Exhibition
Career Guidance

Some Career Options
Engineering
Architecture
Medicine
Para-medicine
Pharmacy
Nursing
Biological Sciences
Physical Sciences

Merchant Navy
Defense
Commercial Pilot
Product Designing
Some Career Options

Psychology
Economics
Languages
Social Work
Chartered Accountancy
Company Secretaryship
Cost Accountancy
Some Career Options

Management
Journalism
Advertising
Fashion Designing
Commercial Art
Hotel Management
Law
Civil Services
Some Career Options

Offbeat Careers
Nutrition & Dietitics
Broadcast Journalism
Fitness Training
Animation
Game Designing
Instructional Designing
Merchandising
Cinematography
RJ, VJ
Training

Taking Action…
Which career is most suited
Best route to reach there
Develop important skills needed
Develop the right attitude for Success

Taking action… School Class X School Class XII Graduation Post Graduation
Selecting the right stream
Professional programs after XII
Exploring talents
Developing confidence
Public speaking
Identifying degree options
Preparing for Entrance exams
Using talents
Setting goals
Effective Time management
Developing critical thinking skills
Communications skills
Interpersonal skills
Enhancing creativity
Taking initiative
Identify PG options
Part time job / project options
Preparing for entrance exams
Leadership
Planning and organizing
Getting placements with best companies
Making the right decisions Honing key skills

Aids in all 3 Stages
Know Yourself
Exploring Careers
Taking action
CAREER ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

CAREER ASSESSMENT PROGRAM Our Career Planning Approach Know Yourself (Knowing Interests, Aptitude, Personality) Exploring Careers (Based on Interests, Aptitude, Personality) Taking action (Planning Education and Skills development )

Focuses on identifying one’s strengths, potentials, one’s areas of interest and personal qualities.
Intensive career guidance and counseling is done to aid the student in making effective and informed career choices.
The various aspects covered are:
Short-listing of Professional Options (Engineering, Designing, Medicine), which facilitates the process of planning their careers
Career Information about the options recommended to the students. This information would cover
Premier institutes and the eligibility criteria
Work roles
Important personal skills and qualities required
Future prospects
Information about entrance exams and scholarships
Choice of suitable stream (Arts, Commerce, Science), which is an immediate need for class X students.

BENEFITS
Awareness of one’s strengths and potential.
Clarity regarding the areas of interest and personal qualities
Focus on the career front and motivation to explore the career process on the basis of guidelines provided
Charting a clear career path for the students
Charting a clear career path for the parents to enable them to act as facilitators in their child’s pursuit for achieving success in the chosen career

Areas Assessed
Interest
Aptitude
Personality

Evaluating Interest…
Things that grab your curiosity; activities that give pleasure
Need to assess the interests and match them with job profiles to see how they can be incorporated into a professional career
Output of Career assessment Interest Test

Evaluating Interest… Output of Career assessment Interest Test 14 Areas marked on a scale of 1 to 10 8 Nature & Outdoor 3 Working with Computers 6 Office & Project management 8 Business, Sales & Marketing 3 Teaching & Training 1 Law & Politics 8 Protective Services 5 Engg. & Construction 7 Helping others 5 Commerce 2 Writing & Mass Communications 8 Music & Arts 2 Health & Science 8 Working with Numbers

Aptitude… Every job requires a specific set of skills / abilities to perform them effectively Output of Career Assessment Aptitude Test
Closure ability
Clerical ability
Mechanical ability
Numerical ability
Reasoning ability
Spatial ability
Verbal ability

Aptitude… Closure ability Clerical ability Mechanical ability Numerical ability Reasoning ability Spatial ability Verbal ability Every job requires a specific set of skills / abilities to perform them effectively Output of Career Assessment Aptitude Test

Personality… Motivational drives, needs and attitudes are important factors in determining career choices
Output of Career Assessment Personality Test
14 personality factors marked on a scale of 1 to 10

Personality…
Motivational drives, needs and attitudes are important factors in determining career choices
Output of Career Assessment Personality Test
Tense, frustrated, driven, overwrought Relaxed, torpid, unfrustrated. Q4 Controlled, socially precise, self-disciplined. Undisciplined, self conflict, follows own urges Q3 Self sufficient, prefers own decisions, Group dependent, a joiner & sound follower Q2 Apprehensive, easily troubled, Placid, self- assured, complacent, serene O Individualistic, inhibited, reflective. Goes readily with the group, zestful, J Tender minded, dependent, sensitive. Tough minded, self reliant, realistic. I Venturesome, socially bold, impulsive, Shy, restrained, hesitant. H Conscientious, persevering, moralistic, Evades rules, quitting, feels few obligations. G Cheerful, enthusiastic, expressive, alert. Serious, introspective, taciturn, F Independent, competitive, stubborn. Obedient, conforming, humble. E Excitable, impatient, demanding. Complacent, undemonstrative, D Emotionally stable easily upset. C Abstract Thinking Concrete Thinking B Outgoing, easygoing Reserved, critical, A

Ensuring Extra Edge!
Academics – top priority
Extra – curricular activities
Foreign Language
Math & English concepts
Development of right set of skills
Communication
Public Speaking
Interpersonal Skills
Life Skills (handling pressures, managing stress, effective management of time, creativity…)

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