Cap Year12
- 1. MY CAREER ACTION PLAN YEAR 12 Name: Date: My Personal Profile Personal characteristics My current skills and abilities: e.g. effectively use word processing My values: e.g. make a difference to people’s lives My interests: My proudest achievement:: Self-assessment Instruments used and results: Educational background: Current subjects: Subjects studied last year & results: Completed certificates/statements of attainment Employment/volunteer achievements: Employer name Types of tasks undertaken and positions held Community involvement: Organisation Types of tasks/activities undertaken and any official positions held
- 2. My Future My Career choice:___________________________________________________________________ Further education and training: Courses of study/training: Preferred Providers of further education: Course Requirements/Prerequisites: Important dates: Other possible pathway options: Other requirements e.g. SEAS applications, scholarship applications __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Employment: Providers of employment: e.g. local cafe Employment requirements: e.g. telephone skills Important dates: Other possible pathway options: Other options e.g. Gap year __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Occupational outlook: What is the employment prediction for my career choice? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2
- 3. My Plan Which personal goals did l achieve last year? Which academic goals did l achieve last year? What have I learnt about my decision making and goal setting skills? Areas I need to develop to achieve my career goal: I will achieve these goals by: Personal/life skills: e.g. meet deadlines Academic skills: e.g. improve study skills 3
- 4. Resources I need to help me: Sources of information: e.g. Online recruitment site, VTAC Guide Who can help me: e.g. family, teachers, career counsellor, friends…? I have a career portfolio or e-portfolio containing: Résumé A sample cover letter VASS Student Number Copies of certificates, awards and reports Statement of Results Contact details for three referees References from activities and projects Employability Skills Checklist List of networks for future employment Copies of my VTAC and/or SEAS Application Information of scholarships Information on accommodation Centrelink Information/Jobseeker Number Evidence of work experience or employment List of open days to attend this year Copies of career counselling interviews 4
- 5. My Review Date: Use the space below to record your thoughts and feelings about your progress towards your plan. You can make changes to your plan here as you get clearer about your ideas. Think about these questions: Which personal goals have l achieved? Which academic goals have l achieved? Which personal goals do l need to work on? What new goals do I want to achieve? Which academic goals do l need to work on? What new goals do I want to achieve? 5