Monday, May 10, 2010

Using my skills

Select Career:Fashion Designer
List 5 things about this career that you find appealing.
1.being creative
2.using different tools
3.paying attention to details
4.matching shapes and colors together
5.sketching new designs
What is the Skills Score that appears beside the career you selected? B
Look through you responses to the skills that are important for this career and add up the number of responses of each type:
__4___I am highly skilled
__4__I am skilled
__16__I have some skill
__2___I don't have this skill

Write down the three skills to which you answered "I don't have this skill" or "I have some skill." For each skill you wrote down, think of three ways that you can increase your skill.
Operating equipment and machines
1)get training
2)learn the different parts
3)learn more about the tools
Forecasting or estimating
1)learn how to estimate better
2)learn about the measurements
3)be more organized and be on time on deadlines


Are you still interested in the career you selected for this activity? Why or why not?
Yes I am still interested in the career because I love to design and sketch things out.
What do you think the difference is between interests and skills?
Interests are what I like to do and skills are what I am good at.
Do you think it is helpful to consider your skills when choosing a career? Why or why not?
Yes so I can develop my skills to be better at my career.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Career choice

Career:Tattoo Artist
1)Being able to come up with different designs
2)Having my own business
3)Drawing all the time

Is the career you selected on the list of careers from the Career Matchmaker results? Yes

What are three aspects of the selected career that you found surprising or unusual about this career? Why?
1).Getting my hands and clothing dirty
2) Learning new hands-on skills
3) Controlling or adjusting technical equipment

How did your career selection choice match up with your interests?
It includes coming up with new designs and sketching

Do you think it is a good career choice for you? Why or why not?
I believe it is a good career choice for me because it is very interesting to me and will have me keep that job

Do you think interest are important for a career choice? Why or why not?
Yes because it will help you stay in that job and not get bored of it.