Example of Form 3: Career plan
Note: This form is used in Step 5.
The plan outlined below is for illustration purposes only and is not a
complete plan!
Career goal:
Mechanical Engineer
Common career planning
decisions and tasks
Completion
Order
Time line
Obstacles &
Resources
Start date
End date
Schooling/Training: Check those items
below that you want or need to complete in order to develop the
necessary training or schooling to prepare for your career.
[x]
Select a school or college that offers the
program of study that I want to complete.
1
Jan 1, 2009
Feb 31, 2009
Don't know how to
find the right college. Seek help from a local school
counselor
[ ]
Visit the school or college in person or online
to ensure it's right for me.
[x]
Apply for admissions.
2
March 1, 2009
September 1, 2009
May need help with
essay part of application. Buy a book on writing essays.
[x]
Gain admissions.
3
At least by end of
summer of 2009
[ ]
Apply for financial aid.
[ ]
Receive financial aid.
[x]
Obtain housing arrangements.
4
Jan 1, 2009
April 30, 2009
Don't know local
housing market. Contact several real estate sales reps for
advice.
[ ]
Secure transportation.
[x]
Complete the schooling or training program.
5
September, 2009
June, 2013
Ability to
complete all course work. Find tutors for math courses.
[ ]
Other:
Reality testing: Check those items below
that you want to complete in order to learn more about and/or
test out the wisdom of your career choice.
[x]
Get an internship position.
6
During college
Before graduation
Will need help
finding internship. Contact college placement office for
assistance.
[ ]
Get a cooperative education position.
[ ]
Get a volunteer position.
[x]
Get a paid position full or part-time.
7
After graduation
Don't know how to
find employment. Get help from college placement office
and industry recruiters.
[ ]
Spend a day with someone in my career field.
[ ]
Interview someone working in my career field.
[ ]
Other:
Employment: Check those items below that
you need to complete in order to find a position in your career
field.
