8 I Plan to Succeed!

Introduction

Congratulations, your students are now ready to develop plans for their chosen career
and implement them!

From the previous session, they were able to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and
analyzed opportunities and threats that run with them. They also learned that SWOT is not
only an effective tool for business but is also beneficial for job seekers and students like them
who aim to climb the career and success ladder.

In this module, they will learn the step by step procedure in making plans depending on
their timeframe. This will assure them of a more structured and reliable implementation of
plans that will lead to achieving goals. Finally, this session will enable them to focus their
talents, skills, and values to the career and life plans that they dream of.

So, let us now take off and begin their future today!

I. Objectives

At the end of this module, the students are expected to:

1. determine the steps in achieving goals;
2. develop plans for the chosen profession, vocation, and future; 3.
implement strategies based on the plans; and
4. show commitment in achieving life goals.
1. Do you agree with Benjamin Franklin’s statement, “If you fail to plan, you are
planning to fail”? Why?
2. How are you going to relate this activity when it comes to your life and career plans?

II. Lecturette

Achieving Life Goals

If you want to plan for your life and career, you have to consider your goals and align
them to activities leading to the realization of your dreams. Goal-setting is a major
component of strategic planning for life and profession. Goals can create positive
pressure, so that you can move forward. Furthermore, they lead us to the right
direction, and serves as a measure if you really are succeeding in life.

According to Ellis (2011), writing your goals exponentially increases your chances of
meeting them. Goals must be SMART, meaning specific, measurable, achievable,
relevant, and time-bound. The STAR method may be used to complement your

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 SMART goals. STAR stands for specific, time, areas, and reflect. Let us use these
acronyms to remember the following steps in setting and achieving goals:

1. Write specific goals―Your goals must be observable and measurable. Think of

them as detailed results that you want to achieve. Compare the following
examples:

Dexter’s Goal Daisy’s Goal

I will get a good job. I will work as a professional secondary teacher
at a public school where I can continue to learn
and advance to higher positions.

Dexter and Dina have the same intention to get a good job, but Dina stated her
goal more specifically. Dina will more likely come up with a clear set of actions
needed to achieve this particular result.
2. Write goals in several time frames – It is important to have a comprehensive
vision of your future and you can only do this by writing your goals in the
following time frames:
• Long-term goals―generally, refer to something that you want to accomplish
in the future. These goals will usually need five to 20 years to succeed. They
include but are not limited to the different aspects of life such as education,
career, personal relationship, and financial security.
• Mid-term goals―can be achieved between the short-term and long-term
goals. These goals support your long-term goals. These objectives can be
accomplished between 1 to 5 years (e.g. I will finish senior high school).
• Short-term goals―can be accomplished typically in less than a year. These
goals are more specific achievements. These require action immediately or in
the near future (e.g. I will get 95% or above as my final grade in Earth
Science).

3. Write goals in several areas of life―In life and career planning, it is important
that we aim for a balanced life. Setting goals in different aspects of life should be
considered: education, career, financial, social, spiritual and health.

4. Reflect on your goals―Take time to read and think about your goals and perform
the following spot checks:
a. Check in with your feelings ―Do you have emotional connections with your
written goals?
b. Check for alignment ―Are your short-term goals aligned with your mid-
term goals? Will your mid-term goals help you achieve your life goals?
c. Check for obstacles―What are the constraints that you might encounter
while working on your goals? How will you deal with these constraints? What
are possible workable solutions?

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 d. Check for immediate steps―What are the physical actions that I could take
to achieve my goals? What are the small and achievable steps that I can do
right away to accomplish one of my short-term goals?

Career Planning

Career planning is a continuous process of learning and developing in the chosen

field. It focuses on making informed choices in managing and organizing your
profession and vocation.

Career Planning Model

by the Department of Training and Workforce Development, Career Centre

Career planning has four steps:

1. Knowing yourself
2. Finding out
3. Making decisions
4. Taking actions

Step 1: Knowing yourself―Self-awareness is a critical aspect of career planning.

You need to start from yourself. You should know where you are now and where you
want to be. Also, this is where you will identify clearly your life and career goals.

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 Step 2: Finding out―You will explore the different job opportunities in the market
for career options. You can utilize the Labor Market Information and other resources
and tools previously discussed in Session 3 to lookup for job descriptions, wages, job
requirements, and job market projection.

Step 3: Making decisions―After knowing yourself and exploring possible career

opportunities, you now make life and career decisions. This is done through
comparing the results of the self-awareness inventory composed of interests, values,
personal style, skills, and learning experiences to the current career alternatives.

Step 4: Taking actions―This is where you will start working toward the
achievement of your life and career goals. You should consider creating support
systems (composed of champions that can help you achieve your goals), possible
roadblocks and how to deal with them. You should also consider the factors that are
getting in your way and those that are leading you toward your goals.

Guide Questions
After the lecture, ask the learners the following questions:
1. How do you set achievable goals?
2. Why do you need to use SMART and STAR in writing your life and career goals?
3. What is career planning? How can it help you as a Grade 11 student?
4. How will you implement your life and career plan?

III. Application

At this time, the learners have a thorough understanding of their own knowledge and
skills, personal attributes, and work values. They have also explored available work
opportunities, job requirements, and narrowed down their career options into a clear
career choice. For this activity, the learners will start working on their Career
Development Plan.

Give each learner a copy of the Career Development Plan Worksheet

MY CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Name: ___________________________________________________
Track and Strand: ___________________________________________

CAREER MISSION STATEMENT

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 To become a/an (________future profession______ )who is a specialist in (_______field of
expertise______) and possesses skills in ( __________three (3)
skills___________________________________________________________).

GOAL-SETTING

Long-Term Goals ( 5 to 20 Years)

LT Goals: 1.
2.
3.

Choose one most important long-term goal in your life and career. List down possible
mid-term goals to support its achievement. Analyze your list and choose the most
important three that you want to accomplish.

Mid-Term Goals ( 1 to 5 Years)

MT Goals: 1.
2.
3.

From your list of mid-term goals above, choose one you consider the most important.
List down possible short-term goals. Analyze your list and choose the most important
three that you want to accomplish.

Short-Term Goals ( Less than a Year)

ST Goals: 1.
2.
3.

According to Antoine de Saint-Exupery, a goal without a plan is just a wish. Now that
you have your clear goals for life and career, it is important to break down these goals
into doable tasks, set the time frame and completion date, and identify resources that
will help in accomplishing these tasks.

Choose one short-term goal from your list that you consider as the most important,
then break this goal into major tasks and fill up the table below.

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 Task No. 1
____________________________________________________________________

Step Description Completion

Date
1.
2.
3.

Task No. 2
__________________________________________________________________

Step Description Completion

Date
1.
2.
3.

Task No. 3
___________________________________________________________________

Step Description Completion

Date
1.
2.
3.

Example:

MY CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Name: MARK DANIEL G. SAGAL
Track and Strand: Academic – General Academic Strand

CAREER MISSION STATEMENT

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 To become a/an (registered professional teacher) who is a specialist in (education)
and possesses skills in (teaching, public speaking, and writing).

GOAL-SETTING

Long-Term Goals (5 to 20 Years)

1. Become a registered professional teacher in a junior high school, teaching computer
subjects
2. Finish my Master’s Degree in Educational Technology
3. Be promoted as an Education Program Supervisor in my division

Choose one most important long-term goals in your life and career. Then, brainstorm
to list possible mid-term goals to achieve it. Analyze your list and choose the most
important three that you want to accomplish.

For Long-Term Goal No. 1: Become a registered professional teacher in a junior

high school, teaching computer subject.

Mid-Term Goals (1 to 5 Years)

1. Graduate from Senior High School – General Academic Strand with honors
2. Finish my Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology Education in Philippine
Normal University
3. Pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers with high ratings

From your list of mid-term goals above, choose that one you consider the most
important and brainstorm to list possible short-term goals. Analyze your list and
choose the most important three that you want to accomplish.

For Medium-Term Goal No. 1: Graduate from Senior High School – General
Academic Strand with honors

Short-Term Goals (Less than a Year)

1. Organize my day through a daily planner.
2. Get a final grade of 90% above in all my subjects.
3. Improve communication skills by participating in different co-curricular activities
and clubs like School Paper, Speech club etc.

Choose one short-term goal from your list that you consider as the most important,
then break this goal into major tasks and fill up the table below:

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 For Short-Term Goal No. 2: Get a final grade of 90% above in all my subjects.
Task: Prepare for my speech in Oral Communication in Context on August 10.

Step Description Completion

Date
1. Research and write about my speech August 5
2. Memorize and practice my speech August 8
3. Do a final rehearsal for my speech August 9

Task No. 2: Submit Research Paper in Earth and Life Science subject on August 14.

Step Description Completion

Date
1. Research in the library August 8
2. Research online for journals and contemporary studies August 10
3. Write Chapter 1 August 11
4. Write Chapters 2 and 3 August 13

Task No. 3: Prepare for the First Semester Final Exams on August 18.

Step Description Completion

Date
1. Review the following subjects: August 16
• Earth and Life Science
• Oral Communications
• Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika
• General Mathematics
2. Organize a study group with friends and meet every day for August 16
two hours
3. Construct a practice test for each subject August 17

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 IV. Reflection (10 minutes)

Procedure
The learners will create their timeline by filling in the blanks using a pencil. Instruct
them to post it on a place where they will see it often. They will update the timeline
each year to reflect on what they have achieved so far and what they want to
accomplish within the year.

My Timeline
Today’s Date: ______________________
Date I will graduate _________________________
(_________) years to work on how I want my life to look like after graduation
Things I need to do this year:
_________________________________________________

Example:

My Timeline

Today’s Date: December 8, 2016

Date I will graduate: March 2018
(4) year(s) to work on how I want my life to look like after graduation Things
I need to do this year:
Study hard to get good grades Apply
for a scholarship program.
Earn a National Certificate from TESDA.

V. Evaluation (10 minutes)

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 Procedure
The learners will create a bio-poem by answering the questions in each line of The
Future Me Bio-Poem while playing The Journey by Lea Salonga as background
music. The teacher will explain and discuss how to create the bio-poem through an
example. This activity will evaluate the learners’ understanding of the interrelated
factors that make up their future career and life goals. The completed bio-poems will
be displayed in the Homeroom Guidance Corner.

The Future Me Bio-Poem

Line 1 : Write your first name

Line 2 : Write your future profession/vocation
Line 3 : Who appreciates ( Write a thing, tool etc. related to your chosen
profession/vocation)
Line 3 : Who can (Write something important you will do in this
profession/vocation)
Line 4 : Who serves (Write the customer/clients who you will serve)
Line 5 : Who knows ( Write the knowledge necessary to perform your
profession/vocation)
Line 6 : Who values (Write two (2) work values related to the profession/vocation)
Line 7 : I will pursue goals of ( Write one short term and midterm goals)
Line 8: Write your last name then, your future profession/vocation

Example:

The Future Career Bio-Poem

Mark Daniel
A Professor
Who appreciates books
Who can teach and empower
Who serves learners
Who knows World History, Biology and Algebra
Who values integrity, dedication and hard work
I will pursue my goals of finishing high school and studying Education
Sagal, Professor

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