Session 5: Goal Setting & Backup Plans
This session guides learners to set a main career goal and create strong backup options. It explains how to build a clear Plan A, while also preparing Plan B and Plan C for safety. The aim is to help learners stay confident and flexible even if their first choice changes.
Part 1: Acing the Job Interview
Instructions: Whether you are applying for a part-time job, a vocational training seat, or your dream career, you will need to interview! Speaking with confidence takes practice. Use the Sentence Starters to practice writing your own answers.
| Interview Question | Sentence Starters (Fill in the blanks) |
|---|---|
| "What are your strengths?"(What are you naturally good at?) | "My biggest strength is that I am ______________."Examples: responsible, a quick learner, hardworking, good with people. |
| "What is your weakness?"(What do you struggle with, and how are you fixing it?) | "I sometimes struggle with ______________, but I am learning to improve by ______________."Example: I sometimes feel shy, but I am learning to speak more by practicing with my friends. |
| "Why should we choose you?"(Show them you are eager to work!) | "You should choose me because I am ______________ and I will work hard to ______________."Example: I am responsible and I will work hard and learn quickly. |
Part 2: My Action Plan
Instructions: Now that you have explored your interests, education pathways, and support systems, it's time to write down your concrete next steps.
Step 1 (Next 1 month):
Step 2 (Next 6 months):
Step 3 (Next 1 year):
Part 3: My Career Reflection
Instructions: Let's reflect on how your thinking has developed through this program. Please answer honestly.
1. Do you know the difference between a job and a career?
☐ Yes ☐ No
2. Are you aware of how many years you might need to study for your chosen career?
☐ Yes ☐ No
3. What do you want to pursue in the future?
☐ Professional Course (e.g., Degree) ☐ Vocational Course (e.g., ITI, Diploma) ☐ Certificate Course ☐ I don't know yet
4. Have you heard of skill-based or vocational training before?
☐ Yes ☐ No
5. How confident are you about choosing your career path?
☐ Very confident ☐ Somewhat confident ☐ Not sure ☐ Not confident
6. What is your Plan A career choice now?
7. What is one new thing you learned about yourself during this program?