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Orientation

engaging

understanding
   Overview
Knowing Yourself
1 Interests
2 Coding interests

3

4

Abilities

Needs and wants

Knowing What Employers Expect
Knowing The Options
1 Defining work terms

2

How the world of work is organized

3

How educational programs are organized

What's Next?


Exploring

Evaluating

acting

reflecting


CDMT — USE THE TOOL
Understanding
understanding myself and my options

Knowing Yourself

4. Needs and Wants
What do I need and want in my career?


Ask yourself, "What motivates me?" Career needs and wants go beyond your interests and abilities. They are what you need or want in an organization/company. These would include such things as: challenge, variety, money, accomodations for persons with disabilities, and stability.



thinker graphic What motivates you? What is important to you?


Activities 3-5

Complete the activity using the "Career Needs and Wants" activity sheet in your guidebook.
Or download the blank activity sheets below.

Career Needs and Wants - Activity 3
Blank sheets for students:
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What Do You Want In A Co-Worker? - Activity 4
Blank sheets for students:
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What Do You Want In A Boss? - Activity 5
Blank sheets for students:
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