THE ACTION PLAN FOR OCCUPATIONAL DIRECTION

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2 THE ACTION PLAN FOR OCCUPATIONAL DIRECTION This form is in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document format (pdf). You must have Adobe Reader 6.0 to view, complete, and print this form. Adobe Reader is free and can be downloaded from The form can be completed and printed electronically, but changes cannot be saved to your computer. It is highly recommended that you print this form every time you choose to complete it. This career matching process will enable you to see how your interests, skills, previous experience, personality, and values match the requirements and characteristics of the specific occupations that you are considering. These are very important factors in the career decision-making equation. STEP 1 Define My Pattern of Work-Related Attributes (see page 3). Your pattern is the baseline of your God-given talents and gifts, against which you can compare the requirements and characteristics of any occupation. Your Career Direct report will provide the information for defining your pattern. It is this comparison of an occupation with your pattern that will enable you to evaluate specific jobs to determine whether or not they are a good match for you. STEP 2 Select Specific Occupations to Match with Your Pattern (see page 4). Your interests usually determine the occupations that will include those that fit you best. Search the Job Sampler for all the occupations in each of your top interest groups as listed in your Career Direct report. Identify the occupations in which you have the highest interest from your top groups. After you have reduced your list of occupations to your top eight, you may focus your efforts on reviewing any number of these specific occupations. STEP 3 Complete Occupations Pattern Sheets (see pages 5-8). In order to evaluate a particular occupation in relationship to your God-given pattern and purpose, you need to have the same kind of information about the occupation. You may use several resources to find the information such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) O*Net parents/friends, library, someone involved in the type of work, a visit to a company, career guidance or school counselor, bookstore, or a search on the Internet. STEP 4 Career Matching Your Pattern Versus the Occupation Patterns (see page 9). By comparing the seven occupation segments on the Occupation Pattern Sheet with your seven pattern segments, you can check the occupations segments that correspond to, or closely match, similar items on your pattern form. If there are a high number of matches between the two forms, you may have found a career match an occupation you wish to pursue. If there is a match, complete the Action Steps sheet and use the information about this occupation together with The PathFinder as you plan your occupational direction. STEP 5 Action Steps (see pages 10-13). Complete an Action Steps sheet for each occupation for which you do a career match. This is your Action Plan for the future! (Be sure to print before exiting! Saving this document will not save your changes!) 2

3 DEFINING MY PATTERN OF WORK-RELATED ATTRIBUTES This form requires information found in your Career Direct report please use terminology found there. 1. My top four Career Group interests (pages of report): 2. My top four Skill areas (page 19 of report): My low scoring skill areas: 3. My experience types of work performed: 4. My high or mid-range personality traits (pages 8-10 of report): My Personality Strengths (page 11 of report): My Personality Non-Strengths (page 11 of report): 5. My top work environment values (pages 12 and 21 of report): My top work outcomes values (page 22 of report): My top life values (page 23 of report): 6. Considering all the information I ve gathered, I prefer occupations working with: People Data Things Ideas 7. My education history and/or goals: Print this page before going on to the next page. 3

4 SELECTING SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO MATCH WITH YOUR PATTERN Please refer to the General Interests section of your Career Direct report (pages 3, 15-17). Review the General Interests bar graph and the descriptions that follow. Select the four Career Groups that interest you most. These Career Groups should come from the high or mid-range scores. List these under Career Groups A, B, C, and D below. Next, select specific occupations you would like to explore for each of those Career Groups. Write these down. The page following the General Interests bar graph (pages 16-17) contains a sample of specific occupations within your top-rated Career Groups. You also will find many more related occupations in the Job Sampler (see Career Direct Library). CAREER GROUP A Occupations: CAREER GROUP B Occupations: CAREER GROUP C Occupations: CAREER GROUP D Occupations: Reflect on these four Career Groups and the specific occupations and pray about them. Discuss them with your coach or counselor. Briefly view these occupations in light of your work-related skills, personality traits and strengths, and values listed on page 3, My Pattern of Work-Related Attributes. Next, narrow the list of specific occupations from 16 to the six or eight that seem to most closely fit your pattern. List them below. Review information on any number of the above occupations using Occupation Pattern Sheets (pages 5 through 8). Finally, conduct the Career Matching exercise on each of the occupations you have reviewed. 4 Print this page before going on to the next page.

5 OCCUPATION EVALUATION WORKSHEET This form requires information found in your Career Direct report please use terminology found there. 1. Name of occupation Career Group Product or service provided 2. Skills/abilities required in this occupation (check O*NET or OOH Web sites; see page 7) 3. Duties and responsibilities of job 4. Probable personality traits required (see pages 8-10 of report): Dominance Extroversion Compassion Conscientiousness Adventurousness Innovation Probable personality strengths required in this occupation (see page 11 of report for typical strengths): Personality weaknesses that could be detrimental in this occupation (see page 11 of report): 5. VALUES: Typical work environment factors of this occupation (see pages 12 and 21 of report): Work outcomes that might be found in this occupation (see page 22 of report): Life values likely to be fulfilled in this occupation (see page 23 of report): 6. This occupation is oriented more toward: People Data Things Ideas 7. Education and training required for this occupation: Evaluation: Does this occupation appear to match your pattern of work-related attributes? Yes No Not certain If this is a good match, then complete an Action Step Sheet (pages 10-13). Compare if match Total Matches Information on this sheet should be compared with your pattern (page 3). 5

6 OCCUPATION EVALUATION WORKSHEET This form requires information found in your Career Direct report please use terminology found there. 1. Name of occupation Career Group Product or service provided 2. Skills/abilities required in this occupation (check O*NET or OOH Web sites; see page 7) 3. Duties and responsibilities of job 4. Probable personality traits required (see pages 8-10 of report): Dominance Extroversion Compassion Conscientiousness Adventurousness Innovation Probable personality strengths required in this occupation (see page 11 of report for typical strengths): Personality weaknesses that could be detrimental in this occupation (see page 11 of report): 5. VALUES: Typical work environment factors of this occupation (see pages 12 and 21 of report): Work outcomes that might be found in this occupation (see page 22 of report): Life values likely to be fulfilled in this occupation (see page 23 of report): 6. This occupation is oriented more toward: People Data Things Ideas 7. Education and training required for this occupation: Evaluation: Does this occupation appear to match your pattern of work-related attributes? Yes No Not certain If this is a good match, then complete an Action Step Sheet (pages 10-13). Compare if match 6 Total Matches Information on this sheet should be compared with your pattern (page 3).

7 OCCUPATION EVALUATION WORKSHEET This form requires information found in your Career Direct report please use terminology found there. 1. Name of occupation Career Group Product or service provided 2. Skills/abilities required in this occupation (check O*NET or OOH Web sites; see page 7) 3. Duties and responsibilities of job 4. Probable personality traits required (see pages 8-10 of report): Dominance Extroversion Compassion Conscientiousness Adventurousness Innovation Probable personality strengths required in this occupation (see page 11 of report for typical strengths): Personality weaknesses that could be detrimental in this occupation (see page 11 of report): 5. VALUES: Typical work environment factors of this occupation (see pages 12 and 21 of report): Work outcomes that might be found in this occupation (see page 22 of report): Life values likely to be fulfilled in this occupation (see page 23 of report): 6. This occupation is oriented more toward: People Data Things Ideas 7. Education and training required for this occupation: Evaluation: Does this occupation appear to match your pattern of work-related attributes? Yes No Not certain If this is a good match, then complete an Action Step Sheet (pages 10-13). Compare if match Total Matches Information on this sheet should be compared with your pattern (page 3). 7

8 OCCUPATION EVALUATION WORKSHEET This form requires information found in your Career Direct report please use terminology found there. 1. Name of occupation Career Group Product or service provided 2. Skills/abilities required in this occupation (check O*NET or OOH Web sites; see page 7) 3. Duties and responsibilities of job 4. Probable personality traits required (see pages 8-10 of report): Dominance Extroversion Compassion Conscientiousness Adventurousness Innovation Probable personality strengths required in this occupation (see page 11 of report for typical strengths): Personality weaknesses that could be detrimental in this occupation (see page 11 of report): 5. VALUES: Typical work environment factors of this occupation (see pages 12 and 21 of report): Work outcomes that might be found in this occupation (see page 22 of report): Life values likely to be fulfilled in this occupation (see page 23 of report): 6. This occupation is oriented more toward: People Data Things Ideas 7. Education and training required for this occupation: Evaluation: Does this occupation appear to match your pattern of work-related attributes? Yes No Not certain If this is a good match, then complete an Action Step Sheet (pages 10-13). Compare if match 8 Total Matches Information on this sheet should be compared with your pattern (page 3).

9 CAREER MATCHING Place your Occupation Patterns one at a time next to the Defining My Pattern Sheet (page 3). These are the seven information segments you will be comparing. Occupation Pattern versus Your Pattern of Covers requirements and Interests, skills, experience, information associated with personality traits, strengths, and a specific occupation values Segment Segment 1. Type of occupation versus 1. Your Interests 2. Skills required versus 2. Your Skills 3. Duties and responsibilities versus 3. Your Experience 4. Personality Traits and versus 4. Your Personality Strengths needed 5. Job Value implications versus 5. Your Values 6. Primary work orientation versus 6. Your work orientation of Occupation preference 7. Education required versus 7. Your education or educational choices Check or click the box next to the matches or close matches. Add up your checked boxes and place the total number in the Total Matches box. If your number is more than 8, go on to an Action Steps Sheet ( pages 10-13) and complete your plan. 9

10 Action Steps for (occupation) Are you highly motivated to pursue employment in this occupation field even if it requires preparation, training, or additional education? Yes No If your answer is No, you should look at other possibilities in your areas of interest. If your answer is Yes, then go for it! You must now put on your marketing hat and become a marketer of your talents to prospective employers. Your marketing plan should address the following areas (consult The PathFinder guidebook, downloadable, searchable PDF document in the Career Direct Library): 1. Additional education, training, or on-the-job experience that might be necessary 2. Résumé development (Use your Career Direct report for key points, and The PathFinder guidebook for format.) a. Stating objectives b. Creating a digest of work history c. Giving an overview of your work history d. Showcasing major accomplishments 3. Developing a job search strategy a. Identifying, mobilizing your network of contacts b. Identifying realistic job leads c. Using the Internet d. Preparing for the job interview e. Following up after the interview f. Getting the job offer 4. Negotiating the job and finalizing the job offer a. Carefully evaluate the job using your Career Direct report information, including the Career Implications and Values. b. Keep options open until you are on payroll. The first 3 steps I will take to implement my marketing plan: 1. Date Accomplished 2. Date Accomplished 3. Date Accomplished You have just learned a career-matching process that will help you make decisions about which career fields or occupations are right for you. This process may be used again and again, when ever you want to make a career or occupation change or explore new opportunities that may be presented to you and the corresponding education courses that will prepare you for that field. Of course, no career decision should be made on this set of factors alone. Praying, seeking godly counsel, speaking to people in the field, and checking out current opportunities are additional steps that should be taken before a final decision is made. 10

11 Action Steps for (occupation) Are you highly motivated to pursue employment in this occupation field even if it requires preparation, training, or additional education? Yes No If your answer is No, you should look at other possibilities in your areas of interest. If your answer is Yes, then go for it! You must now put on your marketing hat and become a marketer of your talents to prospective employers. Your marketing plan should address the following areas (consult The PathFinder guidebook, downloadable, searchable PDF document in the Career Direct Library): 1. Additional education, training, or on-the-job experience that might be necessary 2. Résumé development (Use your Career Direct report for key points, and The PathFinder guidebook for format.) a. Stating objectives b. Creating a digest of work history c. Giving an overview of your work history d. Showcasing major accomplishments 3. Developing a job search strategy a. Identifying, mobilizing your network of contacts b. Identifying realistic job leads c. Using the Internet d. Preparing for the job interview e. Following up after the interview f. Getting the job offer 4. Negotiating the job and finalizing the job offer a. Carefully evaluate the job using your Career Direct report information, including the Career Implications and Values. b. Keep options open until you are on payroll. The first 3 steps I will take to implement my marketing plan: 1. Date Accomplished 2. Date Accomplished 3. Date Accomplished You have just learned a career-matching process that will help you make decisions about which career fields or occupations are right for you. This process may be used again and again, when ever you want to make a career or occupation change or explore new opportunities that may be presented to you and the corresponding education courses that will prepare you for that field. Of course, no career decision should be made on this set of factors alone. Praying, seeking godly counsel, speaking to people in the field, and checking out current opportunities are additional steps that should be taken before a final decision is made. 11

12 Action Steps for (occupation) Are you highly motivated to pursue employment in this occupation field even if it requires preparation, training, or additional education? Yes No If your answer is No, you should look at other possibilities in your areas of interest. If your answer is Yes, then go for it! You must now put on your marketing hat and become a marketer of your talents to prospective employers. Your marketing plan should address the following areas (consult The PathFinder guidebook, downloadable, searchable PDF document in the Career Direct Library): 1. Additional education, training, or on-the-job experience that might be necessary 2. Résumé development (Use your Career Direct report for key points, and The PathFinder guidebook for format.) a. Stating objectives b. Creating a digest of work history c. Giving an overview of your work history d. Showcasing major accomplishments 3. Developing a job search strategy a. Identifying, mobilizing your network of contacts b. Identifying realistic job leads c. Using the Internet d. Preparing for the job interview e. Following up after the interview f. Getting the job offer 4. Negotiating the job and finalizing the job offer a. Carefully evaluate the job using your Career Direct report information, including the Career Implications and Values. b. Keep options open until you are on payroll. The first 3 steps I will take to implement my marketing plan: 1. Date Accomplished 2. Date Accomplished 3. Date Accomplished You have just learned a career-matching process that will help you make decisions about which career fields or occupations are right for you. This process may be used again and again, when ever you want to make a career or occupation change or explore new opportunities that may be presented to you and the corresponding education courses that will prepare you for that field. Of course, no career decision should be made on this set of factors alone. Praying, seeking godly counsel, speaking to people in the field, and checking out current opportunities are additional steps that should be taken before a final decision is made. 12

13 Action Steps for (occupation) Are you highly motivated to pursue employment in this occupation field even if it requires preparation, training, or additional education? Yes No If your answer is No, you should look at other possibilities in your areas of interest. If your answer is Yes, then go for it! You must now put on your marketing hat and become a marketer of your talents to prospective employers. Your marketing plan should address the following areas (consult The PathFinder guidebook, downloadable, searchable PDF document in the Career Direct Library): 1. Additional education, training, or on-the-job experience that might be necessary 2. Résumé development (Use your Career Direct report for key points, and The PathFinder guidebook for format.) a. Stating objectives b. Creating a digest of work history c. Giving an overview of your work history d. Showcasing major accomplishments 3. Developing a job search strategy a. Identifying, mobilizing your network of contacts b. Identifying realistic job leads c. Using the Internet d. Preparing for the job interview e. Following up after the interview f. Getting the job offer 4. Negotiating the job and finalizing the job offer a. Carefully evaluate the job using your Career Direct report information, including the Career Implications and Values. b. Keep options open until you are on payroll. The first 3 steps I will take to implement my marketing plan: 1. Date Accomplished 2. Date Accomplished 3. Date Accomplished You have just learned a career-matching process that will help you make decisions about which career fields or occupations are right for you. This process may be used again and again, when ever you want to make a career or occupation change or explore new opportunities that may be presented to you and the corresponding education courses that will prepare you for that field. Of course, no career decision should be made on this set of factors alone. Praying, seeking godly counsel, speaking to people in the field, and checking out current opportunities are additional steps that should be taken before a final decision is made. 13

14 My Pattern of Work-Related Attributes PERSONALITY (How I naturally respond) VOCATIONAL INTERESTS (What I am interested in doing) PREVIOUS EDUCATION (What I have learned) SKILLS AND ABILITIES (What I naturally do well) VALUES (What I consider important in my work and life) WORK EXPERIENCE (What I have done) 14