Chapter 12 Moving Toward Your Goals Chapter 12 Moving Toward Your Goals Lesson 12.2 Reevaluating Your Goals Lesson 12.2 Reevaluating Your Goals.

Chapter 12Moving Toward Your Goals

Chapter 12Moving Toward Your Goals

Lesson 12.2 Reevaluating Your Goals

Lesson 12.2 Reevaluating Your Goals

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DiscoverDiscover

Why it is important to check your progress toward your goals

Why you might make changes in a career plan

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Why It’s ImportantWhy It’s Important

As you grow and change, your goals will change. You’ll need to be prepared to adjust your plans.

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Key TermsKey Terms

noticeletter of resignation

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As your life unfolds, some of your goals will change.

You will need to make adjustments in your plans.

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Reviewing Your Career PlanReviewing Your Career Plan

When you reach high school, you may begin to follow an actual career plan.

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Reviewing Your Career PlanReviewing Your Career Plan

As you work on goals included in your career plan, you’ll need to review your progress occasionally.

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Reviewing Your Career PlanReviewing Your Career Plan

The earlier you develop the habit of reviewing your career plan, the better.

That way, your plan will keep pace with your growth.

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Making ChangesMaking Changes

Many things can change your career plan.

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Changing DirectionChanging Direction

A world of career possibilities is open to you.

New careers will emerge.

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Changing JobsChanging Jobs

During a career, you will hold a series of jobs.

Some of these jobs may be a part of your original career plan.

Doors to other jobs will open as your career goes forward.

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I’ve heard that the only way to get ahead is by job-hopping. Is this true?I’ve heard that the only way to get ahead is by job-hopping. Is this true?

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Changing jobs too often can be a disadvantage. Employers won’t risk hiring a new person who has a track record of job-hopping. So, take the jobs that bring you closer to your long-term career goals, and recognize when it’s best not to job-hop.

Changing jobs too often can be a disadvantage. Employers won’t risk hiring a new person who has a track record of job-hopping. So, take the jobs that bring you closer to your long-term career goals, and recognize when it’s best not to job-hop.

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When to Leave a JobWhen to Leave a Job

It is better not to leave a job until you have a new one.

This ensures a steady source of income.

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When to Leave a JobWhen to Leave a Job

Employers generally prefer interviewing candidates who are employed because employed people tend to be more current with their skills and active in their profession.

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Leaving a JobLeaving a Job

Once you’ve accepted a job with a new employer, be sure to give proper notice to your previous employer.

Notice is an official written statement that you are leaving your job.

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Leaving a JobLeaving a Job

In some places of business, you may need to submit a formal letter of resignation.

In a letter of resignation, you explain why and when you are leaving.

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Changing CareersChanging Careers

Discovering who you are and what you want to do is a lifelong process.

You can learn and grow every step of the way—in new experiences, new jobs, and new careers.

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Investigating Career Clusters

Investigating Career Clusters

Law The rules by which a society governs itself

Public Safety Efforts to keep the public safe from crime, fire, and emergencies

Security Privately funded efforts to protect safety and private property

Law The rules by which a society governs itself

Public Safety Efforts to keep the public safe from crime, fire, and emergencies

Security Privately funded efforts to protect safety and private property

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Law, Public Safety, and SecurityLaw, Public Safety, and Security

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Do you insist that everyone play games by the rules? Do you like to protect people and make them feel safe and secure? Perhaps a career in law, public safety, and security is for you.

Do you insist that everyone play games by the rules? Do you like to protect people and make them feel safe and secure? Perhaps a career in law, public safety, and security is for you.

Law, Public Safety, and SecurityLaw, Public Safety, and Security

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Why should you make a habit of reviewing your career plan from time to time?

You should review your career plan periodically to make sure it still reflects where you are going or want to go.

Why should you make a habit of reviewing your career plan from time to time?

You should review your career plan periodically to make sure it still reflects where you are going or want to go.

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Why is periodically checking your career progress an important part of your lifelong journey?

Checking your career progress is important because it allows you to continue exploring your interests and expanding your skills.

Why is periodically checking your career progress an important part of your lifelong journey?

Checking your career progress is important because it allows you to continue exploring your interests and expanding your skills.

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Why do prospective employers generally prefer interviewing candidates who are currently employed?

Because employed people tend to be more current with their skills and active in their professions.

Why do prospective employers generally prefer interviewing candidates who are currently employed?

Because employed people tend to be more current with their skills and active in their professions.

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Lesson 12.2 Reevaluating Your Goals

Lesson 12.2 Reevaluating Your Goals