LLW unit 3 – Employability (with 100% Verified Solutions)

what is career planning? (3) correct answers -continuous process of thinking about your interests, values, skills and preferences -exploring the life, work and learning options available to you -ensuring that your work fits with your personal circumstances career planning in four steps - what is step one? (5) correct answers review and evaluate learning -where am i now? -where do i want to be? -what do i like to do? -what are my strengths? -what is important to me? career planning in four steps - what is step 2? (4) correct answers setting goals -where are the gaps in my skills and knowledge? -what skills do i need? -how can i go about acquiring these skills or qualifications for these occupations? -where is the work? career planning in four steps - what is step 3? (5) correct answers target setting (SMART) Specific - about the career path Measurable - know when the goal has been met Attainable - possible to achieve Relevant - to your own individual circumstances Time Related - within a set time period career planning in four steps - what is step 4? (4) correct answers taking action -what actions/steps will help me achieve my work, training and career goals? -where can i get help? -who will support me? -this will help you create a plan to explore your options further and set out the steps you need to achieve your career goals what are the benefits of making informed decisions about career choices? (3) correct answers -easier if you have plenty of reliable information and take advice from positive influences -the best decisions are the ones you make for yourself: knowing what you want and the best way of getting it -then weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of the decision what are some decision-making strategies? (4) correct answers -weigh the positives and negatives of each option -consider all the alternatives -be able to forecast the option of each outcome (for decision making to be most effective) -determine which option is best for you based on all the research