# 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.

<table id="bkmrk-interview-question-s"><thead><tr><th>Interview Question</th><th>Sentence Starters (Fill in the blanks)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>**"What are your strengths?"***(What are you naturally good at?)*</td><td>**"My biggest strength is that I am \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_."**Examples: responsible, a quick learner, hardworking, good with people.</td></tr><tr><td>**"What is your weakness?"***(What do you struggle with, and how are you fixing it?)*</td><td>**"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.</td></tr><tr><td>**"Why should we choose you?"***(Show them you are eager to work!)*</td><td>**"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.</td></tr></tbody></table>

# 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):**

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**Step 2 (Next 6 months):**

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**Step 3 (Next 1 year):**

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# 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?**

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**7. What is one new thing you learned about yourself during this program?**

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