Life and Career Skills-LESSON-1 (1).pptx

OBJECTIVES
1. Identify one’s skills, interests and talents
that influence career choices.
2. Describe the academic qualifications and
skills required for selected careers
3. Discuss how personal attributes and
educational requirements guide career
planning.

Life and Career Skills
SIT Fold (Skills-Interests-Fold)
Get one half sheet of paper
and fold it vertically
into three equal parts then
write in the first column
“Skills”, “Interests” in the

Their interconnected roles
1. Interests fuel the
development of skills
• An interest is a subject or
activity that a person finds
engaging, curious, and
enjoyable. It is the

1. Interests fuel the
development of skills
• Interests are the starting point.
They provide the inspiration and
motivation needed for deliberate
practice, which is how skills are
developed. You are more likely to

2. Talents accelerate the
acquisition of skills
A talent is a natural, innate
aptitude or potential in a specific
area. It provides a foundation
that can make acquiring a

2. Talents accelerate the
acquisition of skills
Talent acts as a natural
advantage. While a skill is
learned, a talent can give you a
head start. When you combine

3. Skills translate talent and
interest into achievement
A skill is an ability that is learned
and developed through training,
practice, and experience. It is the
practical application of one's

3. Skills translate talent and
interest into achievement
Skills are the bridge between
potential (talent) and passion
(interest). An individual may have a
talent for singing, but without the
learned skills of vocal technique and

Interests drive exploration.
Exploration uncovers talent.
Talent makes practice
rewarding.
Practice develops skills.
Skills increase interest and

Do this:
Remember a time they felt
successful or proud – whether
they are in school, at home,
or any place or
situation.

Do this:
Write a short narrative about
it, including answering the
following questions:
A. What skills or talents did I
use?
B. What interest kept me

Do this:
Think about what are the
possible interests, skills,
talents and academic
requirements leading to the
career you selected.
Why?

Interest Example: Love for Food
Career Pathways Academic
Requirements
Key Skills and
Talents
e.g. Chef Culinary Arts Cooking skills,
creativity,
cleanliness
e.g. Flight
Attendant
BS in Tourism Communication
skills, customer
service, problem-
solving

The abilities a person
gains via education
and experience are
known as skills
(Feldman, 2021).

Hard skills are particular, teachable knowledge
sets or abilities that are frequently gained through
formal education, training courses, or work
experience, like coding or programming, data
analysis, machine operations (Washington State
University,
2024)

Soft skills are character traits and interpersonal
qualities that affect how well you manage your work
and interact with others, like communication,
leadership, time management (Washington
State University, 2024).

Interest acts as a
motivating factor that
guides someone to
engage in particular
activities (Wahidy &
Fitria, 2021).

A person's interests are sets
of likes and dislikes that
evolve with their personality
and cognitive capacities to
influence behavior (Jones et
al., 2020; Low et al., 2005).

We are born with talent,
which is something we
always have; it's like a
birthright (Corrigan, 2020).

Talent is an innate ability or
natural aptitude that makes it relatively easy
for someone to achieve in a particular field,
sometimes described as a natural trait or
inclination, distinguishing it from a skill,
which is learned and developed via practice
and training (Workable, n.d.; APA Dictionary of
Psychology, n.d.).

Academic and Skills Requirements
Career Planning is not just a mere expression
of interest, or showcasing of talents but also
possessing the academic qualifications and
skills required for a particular professions or
occupations.

Formal education,
certifications, and degrees
are examples of academic
requirements.

The competencies
required to carry out
the tasks effectively
and efficiently related
to the profession or
job are the skills
requirements.

Let’s do the RIASEC
TEST!

Answer the following:
My Top 3 Career preference
Career 1: ___________________
Career 2: ___________________
Career 3: ___________________
The skills, interests, and talents that I have now to attain the
career I preferred.
Career 1: ___________________
Career 2: ___________________
Career 3: ___________________
What do I need to have or improve to ensure that I will attain my career
preference
Career 1: ___________________
Career 2: ___________________
Career 3: ___________________

ACTIVITY: Portfolio Making
The portfolio should have the following parts
• About Me page which showcases individual interest,
talents and soft skills. You may have brief description how
these attributes make you a good fit for your chosen career
• Skills and Project page, a section where you
demonstrated your hard skills. Sample evidence of work,
output, documentation or any other verifiable evidence
that could attest the skills you highlight (e.g. photo copy of
certificate, etc. ) Beneath the evidence is a brief description
of the project.
• Career Road Map page, in this part you will outline the
academic and skills requirements for your chosen career,
and discus the plan how you will meet them.

Portfolio Assessment Rubric
Criteria Exemplary (10pts) Proficient (8pts) Developing (6pts)
About Me
Page
Clear, engaging narrative; Strong
alignment between personal traits
and career choice; Reflective and
authentic voice
Clear description of
interests and traits;
Career connection is
present but could be
deeper
Basic description of self;
Career fit is mentioned
but lacks explanation
Skills & Project
Page
Multiple relevant skills shown;
Evidence is clear, varied, and well-
labeled (e.g., certificates, outputs);
Project descriptions are concise and
insightful
Skills are relevant and
supported by evidence;
Project descriptions are
clear
Some skills listed but
limited or unclear
evidence; Project
descriptions are vague
Career Road
Map Page
Detailed roadmap with clear
academic and skill milestones;
Thoughtful, actionable plan with
timelines and resources
Roadmap includes key
requirements; Plan is
logical and achievable
Basic roadmap with some
missing details; Plan is
general or lacks depth
Organization
& Visual
Appeal
Visually appealing and well-
organized; Consistent formatting
and creative design
Clear layout and
formatting; Some visual
elements used effectively
Basic layout with minor
formatting issues;
Limited visual appeal
Overall
Reflection &
Authenticity
Deeply reflective and personal;
Shows strong effort and pride in
work
Reflective and personal;
Shows effort and care
Some reflection present;
Effort is inconsistent

Life and Career Skills-LESSON-1 (1).pptx