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Third Quarter- Week 2
Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)

Planning for a Health Career

Writer:

Lerma S. Estobo
T-II
Union National High School
SDO – Siargao

Editor:

Elias G. Brina, PhD.

Jhondel P. Baranggan
T-I
Union National High School

Terdie B. Espaldon
T-I
Consolacion National High Schoo
 Health 10 Quarter 4 – Week 2

Planning for a Health Career

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

Discusses the components and steps in making a personal health career plan (H10PC-
Iva-b-1)

Learning Objectives:
Explains the factors and process in making a personal health career plan.

Key Concepts
(Physical Education & Health 10 TG 243-275/LM, 301-330)

Choosing a career is unquestionably one of the most important decisions

you'll ever make. It impacts just about every facet of your life. It determines how
much money you'll make, how much you'll work each week, where you'll live, when
you can retire, and quite possibly whether or not you pursue a family. Making a good
career choice can be the difference between a life filled with satisfaction or a life filled with
dissatisfaction and disappointment. While you don't need to stress over choosing a career,
it is not a decision to be taken lightly either.
There are those individuals that know from a young age what they wanted to be
when they grow up, but they are the exception. Most of us don't know what we want to be
when we grow up, even after we've grown up. It's not uncommon for people to choose a
career simply because they have too. They put very little effort into choosing an
occupation or they choose an occupation for the wrong reason. High pay, prestige,
recommendation by a friend, and security are just few wrong reasons people choose
careers. Then they end up feeling stuck and unhappy. Proper and thorough career
planning is the key to choosing an occupation that will lead to many years of fulfillment
and satisfaction.

The career planning process has its components: (1) Self-Assessment (2) Career
Exploration, (3) Career Identification, (4) Decision Making and (5) Action Plan. If
you're driven, you can easily go through these steps on your own. You also have the
option of working with a career development counselor who will help facilitate the career
planning process. Whether you go at it on your own or work with a career development
professional, the thought and energy you put into the process will determine how
successful you are.

 Self-Assessment – discover your personal strengths through self-assessment

(values, interests, personality, testing, skills etc.). Trying to find a career without
being self-aware is like trying to run a race not knowing where the finish line is.
How can you know which career path is going to be most satisfying, if you don't
even know what you're all about? You can't. That's why self-assessment (sometimes
referred to as a career assessment) is such an important part of the career planning
process. During the self-assessment process you'll use tools designed to help you
learn more about your interests, values, personality, aptitudes, skill sets,
developmental needs, and preferred work environments, so you can make an
informed career decision. By the end of the self-assessment process you'll have
identified various occupations that are good fit for you.

Author: LERMA S. ESTOBO

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
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 Career Exploration-
 Based on the results of your self-assessment, you should now have a list of
occupations that appear to be a good match with your values, interests and
skill set.
 Next, you'll want to narrow this list down to about ten occupations. Go
through the list and eliminate those careers that you know you're not
interested in. For example, even though you'd make a great police officer,
and the career is a good match with your values, interests, and skill set, you
know you don't want to work in a job that requires you to carry and shoot a
gun.
 In addition to researching individual occupations, you'll also want to
research industries that you'd like to work in.
 Other very effective ways to explore careers (and which we highly
recommend) include conducting informational interviews with industry
professionals, job shadowing, job temping, internships, and volunteering.
 Career Identification
 You select just one occupation, among the many you have considered.
 During this step you will identify the occupation that you are most
interested in, as well as few alternatives to fall back on if your first choice
doesn't pan out.
 Now that you know which occupation you're going to pursue, you'll want to
prepare to enter your chosen field. Identify all the requirements (e.g.
education, costs, etc.) for entering your chosen career field.
 Decision Making-
 Before you decide on taking a career that works for you, you can evaluate
and narrow down your options through listing the pros (advantages) and
cons (disadvantages), comparing your personal strengths and interests, and
deciding which career fulfills both current and future goals.
 Plan of Action or Action Plan
 The final step in the career planning process is to create an action plan.
 The action plan is designed to help you reach your goals.
 It's like a road map that takes you from choosing a career to finding your
first job all the way to achieving your long-term career goals.
 In your action plan you should identify your short-term and long- term
goals, identify education and training requirements for your career, develop
a job search strategy, identify potential employers, create a resume, compose
cover letters, and prepare for job interviews.
 Organize your goals into smaller steps, identify actions for each step, utilize
helpful people and resources, review and adapt your plan regularly.

Factors and Tips for Successful Career Planning

1. Take a look at your pastimes and hobbies. You should also take time to examine
the activities you like to do when you are not working. Your hobbies and leisurely
pursuits can give you great insight into future career path. Most people make a
career out of their hobbies. It’s usually the thing they love the most.
2. Note past accomplishments. When you doing your resume, you should always
take note of your accomplishments. So when it’s time to search for a new job, you
won’t run out of points to exhibit.
3. Trace your path until the last career planning. Spend time mapping out your job
or career path. Do it from the last time you any sort of career planning. Do not

Author: LERMA S. ESTOBO

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
 dwell on your past but review and reflect on the path you want to take. It will help
you plan for the future.

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4. Likes and Dislikes, Needs and Wants. Changes is constant. Everybody changes,
as do our likes and dislikes. Something we loved doing two years ago may now give
us displeasure. Always take time to reflect on the things in your life- not just your
job- that you feel most strongly about. Make a list of your likes and dislikes, needs
and wants. Reflect on your current path and career path. If your job and career fall
under “LIKE” you know that you are still on the right path. Take time to
understand the motives that drive your sense of successful and happiness.
5. Plan your career annually. Schedule a break every year or often if you feel the
career change. Block out all distractions so you have time to focus on your career.
6. Look for transferable skills. Sometimes you’ll get so wrapped up in job titles that
you don’t see any other career possible. This is not good. You should have certain
set of skills. Categorized yourself in terms of these skills sets that become too
focused just on job titles. A job seeker trying to accomplish career planning found
herself stuck because she identified herself as reporter. But right after she looked
at her skills, she saw that she has transferable skills such as writing, editing,
researching and investigating. These skills could be applied to a variety of jobs in
many different careers.
7. Research further career job opportunities. Picturing yourself in the future is an
effective way to plan your career. Where will you be in a year? In five years? There
are key components to develop multiple scenarios. Do not be afraid to look beyond
to other possible careers.
8. Set Career and Job Goals. After developing a road map for your job and career
success, ask yourself this question. Can you be successful in your career without
setting goals? Yes. Truth is, you can even be more successful if you set your goals.
9. Never Stop Learning. Information always lead to power and success. Don’t miss
chances to learn and grow as a person and as a worker. You should go beyond
passive acceptance of training opportunities to finding new ones that will help
enhance or further your career.
10. Review Career and Job Trends. Even if your career is sinking, make sure you
have excellent skills and you should know how to market yourself. With this you
can find a new job. Having information about career trends is vital to long-term
career planning success.

8 Steps to an Effective Career Plan

1. Identify Your Career Options. Develop a refined list of career options by
examining your interests, skills, and values through self-assessment. Narrow your
career options by reviewing career information, researching companies, and talking
to professionals in the field. You can further narrow your list when you take part in
experiences such as shadowing, volunteering, and internships. MIT students can
log in to access MyPlan, an online self-assessment tool offered through our office,
can be a useful starting point.

2. Prioritize. It's not enough to list options. You have to prioritize. What are your top
skills? What interests you the most? What's most important to you? Whether it's
intellectually challenging work, family-friendly benefits, the right location or a big
paycheck, it helps to know what matters to you -- and what's a deal-breaker. We
provide skills and values assessments -- set up an appointment with a Career
Advisor to take advantage of this service.

Author: LERMA S. ESTOBO

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
 3. Make Comparisons. Compare your most promising career options against your list
of prioritized skills, interests and values.

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4. Consider Other Factors. You should consider factors beyond personal
preferences. What is the current demand for this field? If the demand is low or
entry is difficult, are you comfortable with risk? What qualifications are required to
enter the field? Will it require additional education or training? How will selecting
this option affect you and others in your life? Gather advice from friends,
colleagues, and family members. Consider potential outcomes and barriers for each
of your final options.

5. Make a Choice. Choose the career paths that are best for you. How many paths
you choose depends upon your situation and comfort level. If you’re early in your
planning, then identifying multiple options may be best. You may want several
paths to increase the number of potential opportunities. Conversely, narrowing to
one or two options may better focus your job search or graduate school
applications.

6. Set "SMART" Goals. Now that you’ve identified your career options, develop an
action plan to implement this decision. Identify specific, time-bound goals and
steps to accomplish your plan. Set short-term goals (to be achieved in one year or
less) and long-term goals (to be achieved in one to five years).
 Specific -- Identify your goal clearly and specifically.
 Measureable -- Include clear criteria to determine progress and
accomplishment.
 Attainable -- The goal should have a 50 percent or greater chance of
success.
 Relevant -- The goal is important and relevant to you.
 Time bound -- Commit to a specific timeframe.
7. Create Your Career Action Plan. It’s important to be realistic about expectations
and timelines. Write down specific action steps to take to achieve your goals and
help yourself stay organized. Check them off as you complete them, but feel free to
amend your career action plan as needed. Your goals and priorities may change,
and that's perfectly okay.
8. Meet with a Career Advisor. Our advisors are here to help you make effective
career decisions. Make an appointment on Handshake to talk about your career
options and concerns.

Author: LERMA S. ESTOBO

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
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Exercises/ Activities

Activity 1. Bio-Poem!

What you need: Paper and Pen

What to do:
1. Imagine your future in your favorite occupation or dream job
2. Make a bio poem on it.
3. Just follow the format given below to make a bio poem.

Stanza 1
Line 1 – Write your first name
Line 2 – Write your favorite occupation/dream job
Line 3 – Who can [Write something important you will do in this occupation]
Line 4 – Who earns [Write the median salary for this occupation]
Line 5 – Who knows how to [Write knowledge necessary for this occupation]
Line 6 – Who values [Write the work value(s) related to the occupation]
Line 7 – Write your last name

Example:
Bella
A teacher
Who can teach and love children
Who earns 10,000 a month
Who knows variety of skills and has ability to remain calm in a stressful situation
Who values a good workplace, dignity, truthfulness, responsibility and freedom.
Salvador

Stanza 2
Write your own process on how to reach your favorite occupation or dream job. Include
self-assessment, career identification, decision making and action plan and steps you
follow to achieve your goal (5-7 lines)

Author: LERMA S. ESTOBO

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
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Activity 1. Me and My Future!

What you need: Paper and Pen

What to do:
1. Make your own Career/Future Plan.
2. Follow the format on the sample given below.

https://www.slideshare.net/uolssds/career-plan-example

Reflection:

As a responsible teenager, it is necessary for me to know the importance of

planning my own career because __________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________.

Author: LERMA S. ESTOBO

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
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Answer Key:

Activity 1 and Activity 2

Student’s answers may vary

References for Learners:

Dr. Debbie Marie B. Versoza, Paolo Luis Apolinario, Regina M. Tresvalles, Francis Nelson
M. Infante, Jose Lorenzo M. Sin, Len Patrick Dominic M. Garces. Health 10 Learner's
Material. Pasig City: Department of Education, 2016.

Jones, K., Shainberg, L., & Byer, C. Health Initiatives in Global (2nd ed.). San Francisco:
Canfield Press, 1975.

https://www.careerprofiles.info/the-career-planning-process.html#:~:text=The%20career
%20planning%20process%20has,and%20(4)%20Action%20Plan.m

https://www.edarabia.com/115525/10-tips-for-successful-career-planning/

https://www.slideshare.net/uolssds/career-plan-example

https://capd.mit.edu/explore-careers/career-first-steps/make-career-plan

Author: LERMA S. ESTOBO

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
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Author: LERMA S. ESTOBO

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph