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It’s a Plan! In this activity, you will create a formal career plan. It may not be 100 percent accurate if you aren’t sure what career to pursue right now. It’s okay not to be sure, and if that’s the case, consider this a temporary plan until you discover what you really want to do in life! In order to create it, you need to consider the following topics: What are you passionate about? What do you hate or absolutely don’t want to do? What sort of factors could influence your choice (consider physical limitations, requirements you may not be able to meet, etc.)? Once you’ve found something that fits within the limits determined by your responses to the questions above, think about how to achieve your career goals. Your plan needs to cover the following points: What educational steps do you need to take to achieve your career goals, if any? What sort of entry-level jobs can act as steps toward your goals? After gaining some experience, what jobs should you pursue at the midway in your career? What obstacles or limitations might you face in pursuit of your chosen career? What is your “ultimate” career goal? Approximately how long will each of the steps above take you? Get feedback and revise your plan accordingly. For this activity, answer all of the questions above and use your responses to the numbered questions to create a coherent career plan. Your plan should cover the phases of a career, from your education all the way to your “dream job.” Make sure you identify limiting factors and those that may influence your choices. And don’t forget to show your plan to someone! Their recommendations could help you create a more realistic plan. So the final step in this process is to show your plan to a friend, family member, or classmate, and have them critique it. Ask whether they think your plan is realistic, whether you missed anything important, and whether or not your plan is achievable! You may want to be the president of the United States by the age of 27, but by law you need to be at least 35! Make any adjustments to your plan based on the feedback you receive before you hand it in. keep it short and write in a highschoolers words

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My Career Plan

1. Passion

I’m passionate about technology, especially software development and gaming. I enjoy problem-solving and creating things that can help others or make their lives more fun.

2. What I Hate

I absolutely don’t want to work in a job that involves repetitive tasks or heavy physical labor. I dislike environments that are too rigid or don’t allow creativity.

3. Influencing Factors

I have a few physical limitations that prevent me from doing jobs that require heavy lifting or extensive standing. I also have a strong preference for jobs that allow me to work from home occasionally.

Career Steps

Educational Steps

  1. High School: Complete my high school education with a focus on computer science and mathematics.
    • Time needed: 4 years (Currently in high school)
  2. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science: Enroll in a four-year university to study computer science or a related field.
    • Time needed: 4 years

Entry-Level Jobs

  1. Internship or Part-Time Job: While in college, I’ll look for internships or part-time jobs related to software development or IT support.
    • After 2 years of college (during summer breaks) and continue until graduation.

Midway Career Jobs

  1. Junior Software Developer: After earning my degree, I’ll apply for entry-level positions as a junior software developer or a QA tester.
    • Time needed: 1-3 years to gain experience.

Potential Obstacles

  • Balancing schoolwork with internships and jobs could be tough.
  • Competition for internships might be high.
  • I might struggle with some technical subjects, and I’ll need to ask for help or find tutoring.

Ultimate Career Goal

My ultimate career goal is to become a Lead Software Developer or to start my own game development company.

Total Timeline

  • High School: 4 years (until Senior Year)
  • College: 4 years (Graduating at around 22)
  • Entry-level Experience: 2-3 years (By 24 or 25)
  • Midway Career Jobs: 3-5 years (By 27 to 30)
  • Ultimate Goal: Aim to be a lead developer or entrepreneur by the time I’m around 30-35.

Review & Feedback

I’ll show this plan to my family and friends. I want to ask them:

  • Do they think my educational steps are realistic?
  • Are there any jobs or experiences I've missed?
  • Is my timeline achievable?

Once I get their feedback, I’ll make adjustments to the plan before finalizing it. This plan will help guide me on my journey to a career I love!