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Discovering your Career Path?
By
Initiatives for All (IFA)
Cynthia E. Olmedo
Why work?
1)
2)
3)

Financial
Physical
Psychological
The Evolution of Career Choices

What did you want to be in

Kindergarten?
Middle school?
High School?
Factors to Consider:
1)

What purpose to you want to service

2)

Motivation (purpose, money, fame)

3)

Perseverance/ Discipline

4)

Passion (can develop from life experiences)
Curiosity + Engagement = Passion

5)

Skill level (Artistic, writing, math, etc. )
How do you know you like it?
Career Exploration
Assessments (Myers-Briggs, Strong Interest Inventory)
2) Volunteering
3) Networking (talk to adults/ ask good questions)
Links:
Strong Interest Inventory
1)

http://www.texascaresonline.com/

Myers- Briggs Type Indicator Assessment
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

O*NET OnLine
http://www.onetonline.org/
Educational Options


Certification Program (< 2 years)

 Associate

degree (2 years)



Bachelor of Arts/Science degree (4 years)



Master of Arts/Science degree (6 years)



Ph.D. or Professional degree ( > 7 years)
Correlation between Major and
Profession
According to the U.S Bureau of the
Census, only 27 percent of college
grads have a job related to their
major.
Conclusion


Learn as much as you can about yourself
(strengths and weaknesses)



Get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable



Feed your curiosity



Get engaged in new activities



Dont fear failure
Thank you
Cynthia E. Olmedo
Initiatives for All (IFA)
Facebook: ifahouston
832.900.9422

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What Should I be?

  • 1. Discovering your Career Path? By Initiatives for All (IFA) Cynthia E. Olmedo
  • 3. The Evolution of Career Choices What did you want to be in Kindergarten? Middle school? High School?
  • 4. Factors to Consider: 1) What purpose to you want to service 2) Motivation (purpose, money, fame) 3) Perseverance/ Discipline 4) Passion (can develop from life experiences) Curiosity + Engagement = Passion 5) Skill level (Artistic, writing, math, etc. )
  • 5. How do you know you like it?
  • 6. Career Exploration Assessments (Myers-Briggs, Strong Interest Inventory) 2) Volunteering 3) Networking (talk to adults/ ask good questions) Links: Strong Interest Inventory 1) http://www.texascaresonline.com/ Myers- Briggs Type Indicator Assessment http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp O*NET OnLine http://www.onetonline.org/
  • 7. Educational Options Certification Program (< 2 years) Associate degree (2 years) Bachelor of Arts/Science degree (4 years) Master of Arts/Science degree (6 years) Ph.D. or Professional degree ( > 7 years)
  • 8. Correlation between Major and Profession According to the U.S Bureau of the Census, only 27 percent of college grads have a job related to their major.
  • 9. Conclusion Learn as much as you can about yourself (strengths and weaknesses) Get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable Feed your curiosity Get engaged in new activities Dont fear failure
  • 10. Thank you Cynthia E. Olmedo Initiatives for All (IFA) Facebook: ifahouston 832.900.9422