This essay focuses on components of a lifelong process. When viewed in this manner, career can be defined as the sum total of decisions
. ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
1. WHO I AM NOW.
Think of the decisions you make about a job or a college major as valuable components of a lifelong process. When viewed in this manner, career can be defined as the sum total of decisions that direct your educational, social, economic, political, and spiritual endeavors and reflect your unique personality characteristics and basic life values.
What is career decision making?
You can best understand good decision making by first defining the term decision. A decision can be define as the act of choosing. A decision, whether you are aware of it or not, is a response to a question, concern, or problem. Appropriate career decisions can be further define as the ongoing lifelong process of making choices that complement your personal attributes and help you to realize your basic life values. Indeed, a career decision should be made with great care, for they will significantly influence your direction, personal satisfaction, and fulfillment in life.
❒ Have you provided a brief biographical statement explaining your educational and career experiences thus far?
❒ Have you shared any personal characteristics (e.g., determination, flexibility) that you feel are relevant to your narrative?
2. MY GOALS
❒ Have you provided three long-term goals you wish to accomplish?
❒ Have you connected those goals to either your academic or professional aspirations?
3. HOW I WILL GET THERE
e you identified and explained at least two short-term steps for achieving each of your three goals?
❒ Have you set target dates for each of these steps?
❒ Have you addressed any obstacles you might face in pursuit of these goals?