S- Strength
W- Weaknesses
O- Objectives
T- Threats 2. What is the name of your potential career? The name of my potential career is Nurse Practitioner. 3. What are your Strengths?
I am a hardworking, passionate, caring,and knowledgeable individual. 4. What are your Weaknesses?
At times, I may appear to have a lack of discipline and low focus. 5. What are your Opportunities? My career will provide me with many opportunities because when I am finished with my education I will have the opportunity to work for hospitals, outpatients, schools, or self-employment. Also, I had recently read that there is a high demand
for nursing in the upcoming years. 6. What are your Threats? The threats that I will come into contact from my choice of career is being exposed to potentially dangerous diseases. 7. Chapter 12 talks about "Trying on a Career for size". How can you do this? Some of the ways I can get a feel for my field is by applying for internships, Service learning programs, CO-OP, shadowing, or volunteer work, so that I can get a better understanding about the field that I will be entering. Additionally, working under these circumstances will provide me with valuable experiences that will impress my future employer. 8. What are the 10 things Employers hope you will learn in college? (pg. 348+)
Exhibit Work Ethic
Study Up
Prove you're a problem solver
Speak and write well
Polish your people skills
Learn the rules of the game
Know how to gather and use information
Understand the number count
Go for extra credit
Manage your time, attention, and yourself