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Career Planning. Creating a road map for success!. Career Planning Outline. Gaining hands-on training. Self Assessment/Needs Assessment Improve weaknesses/skills/knowledge Identify what success/happiness mean to you Explore careers in food service Understand employer expectations
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Career Planning Career Planning Introduction Presented by Ana Reyes Creating a road map for success!
Career Planning Outline Gaining hands-on training • Self Assessment/Needs Assessment • Improve weaknesses/skills/knowledge • Identify what success/happiness mean to you • Explore careers in food service • Understand employer expectations • Identifying ideal job/workplace matches • Job Searching • Looking for a job • Applying for a job • Resume and Cover Letter Writing • Interviewing skills • Networking skills Accomplish your next relevant career goal at least three months after the finishing your training Career Planning Introduction
Defining Your Vision; Creating Your Path Goal Setting Workshop Fall 2010 Refined and Presented by Ana Reyes
Workshop Objectives At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: • Articulate the importance of goals • Understand short and long term goals • Describe each of the elements of SMART goals • Set at least 6 SMART goals for a career/personal growth plan Goal Setting Workshop Fall 2010 Refined and Presented by Ana Reyes
Set goals! Where should I start? Brainstorm!
Get a partner! Share a time when you set a goal and accomplished your goal Share a goal that you keep setting but can’t seem to accomplish Share why you think you were successful/unsuccessful Goal Setting Workshop Fall 2010 Refined and Presented by Ana Reyes
Why set goals ? • Visualize objectives • Keep you accountable • Create an action plan and think about what it takes to get to your goal • Identify time and resources • Increase your chances at being successful • If you don’t set goals you may find that you are working hard without feeling accomplished • Develop a sense of accomplishment and improve happiness • Make informed decisions related to life plans Goal Setting Workshop Fall 2010 Refined and Presented by Ana Reyes
What is a goal? the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.₁ or A result you hope to achieve through your efforts 1. Source: Dictionary.com
How do you effectively accomplish your goals? By setting: • Long-term AND Short-term Goals • SMART Goals Goal Setting Workshop Fall 2010 Refined and Presented by Mandy Toomey
Earn an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts in 3 years. Get a scholarship at the end of the academic year. Complete all application materials by the December • Long-Term Goals: • Can be achieved in 3 plus years • Short-Term Goals: • Can be achieved in less than 3 years Do community service twice a week for the entire Fall semester By the end of the week, I will identify 2 schools I would like to apply to
What is a SMART goal? What is a goal? the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. A goal that provides a system to efficiently direct efforts and ensure that the desired result is accomplished.
specific measurable achievable relevant timely What exactly will you accomplish? S M A R T Can you track your progress? Are you willing and able to accomplish the goal? Why is this goal important in your life? When will you accomplish this goal?
Which goal do you think is SMART? • My goal is to understand what it takes to open a restaurant • My goal is to talk to at least two restaurant owners about what it takes to have a successful restaurant by the end December. • Write your own SMART goal as a team: My goal is to have a rough draft of my business plan, with all sections completed, ready for review by December 2012. Goal Setting Workshop Fall 2010 Refined and Presented by Ana Reyes
WORKSHEET Goal Setting Workshop Fall 2010 Refined and Presented by Mandy Toomey
Life is a journey not a destination… Goal Setting Workshop Fall 2010 Refined and Presented by Mandy Toomey
Tips for achieving your goal • Follow your plan, but be flexible • Review your goals every 3-6 months • Update your plans to adapt to changes • Be persistent and dedicated • Follow through Goal Setting Workshop Fall 2010 Refined and Presented by Ana Reyes
Tips for achieving your goal • Stay true to yourself • You have motivation, it is a matter of follow-through • Do your goals align with your values? • Include others in your dream: • Research information about your dreams • Use Career Advising • Find a Mentor • Share your dreams with those you love • Build a network
Assignment Long-Term Goal 1 Long Term Goal 2 • Two long term career-oriented SMART goals • Four longer term career-oriented SMART goals • Return to Ana Reyes by Friday!! Short-Term Goal 1 Short-Term Goal 2 Short-Term Goal 3 Short-Term Goal 4 Remember to use your brainstorming sheet as a guide.
What is your dream? There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why... I dream of things that never were, and ask why not? – Robert Kennedy Goal Setting Workshop Fall 2010 Refined and Presented by Ana Reyes