1. MY IDEAL JOB
We all have dreams. But if we can’t specify what we wish for it will be harder for us to
get exactly that. First, we have to identify our dreams, transfer them into goals and
then do necessary actions to reach that goal.
This exercise can be used as an introduction into career guidance, especially when
trying to encourage students’ self-knowledge (what I wish to become) and/or goal
setting (how to set goals and how to reach them). The exercise is more appropriate
for older pupils and students but can also be used when working with adult job
seekers. This exercise is mostly aimed at:
 identifying individual’s dreams/wishes,
 showing the differences between dream and goals,
 introducing goal setting process,
 discussion on different career paths, demands of various professions etc.
Instructions:
Now, imagine your ideal job.
What would you do, if you would not have
any limits? Imagine there are no obstacles
such as university entrance exam, family
pressure, money, health, finding a job,
school grades/achievements …Imagine that
you could do anything, anywhere, with
anyone…

2. You can help yourself with following questions:
 What do you do?
(your tasks, what are you responsible for, what are you creating, do you work
with people, machines, animals, sick people, are you designing, drawing,
constructing…)
 Where do you work?
(outdoor, in the kitchen, in the office…)
 What are your colleagues at work like? Maybe you work alone?
(serious, relaxed, formal, friendly, reliable…)
 How do you live?
(you have a lot of free time, you work at home, what do you do for fun, what is
your lifestyle like…)

3. MY ACHIEVEMENTS
Scanning through your achievements you gained at school and out of school will help
in identifying your abilities. Skills you use with your achievements are your strongest
skills. In planning your education and career, focus on the features you are proud of
rather than your failures. This will increase your self-confidence and help you identify
your abilities. Do not underestimate your achievements. Your success (where you
managed yourself well) reflects you more than your failures. Here is an exercise that
will help you identify and analyse your achievements. Don’t forget that achieving
something doesn’t necessary mean winning a gold medal or getting good grades.
Achievements are outcomes of situations that we not easy to handle for you but you
have kept on and finally succeed.
List 3 achievements, experiences, successes.
1.
2.
3.

4. Out of listed achievements pick one you are especially proud of. Now think of these:
A.) What influence has this achievement/experience had on you?
B.) What kind of knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics you
gained/developed?
C.) What have you learned, gained out of this experience/achievement?
ACHIEVEMENT:
A B C

6. “EXPECTATION PASTRY / PIE ”
Activity: expectation pastry/pie
Purpose: helping students reflect values, concretize what he/she is expecting
from business/professional life.
Duration: 15 minute
Materials: expectation pastry/pie
Application: students are asked to write down what they are expecting from
business/professional life with examining values list. They have to choose values
that they think will be/are most important for them in their working life/job. Three
expectations (values) most important to them should be be listed on centre.
Other important values should be listed in the circle form where less important
value takes fewer places than more important value.
We discuss with students if values they have listed as important are
compatible with their professional preference or vocational choice.
EXPECTATION PASTRY/PIE FROM BUSINESS LİFE
Independence
Relations
Between
Persons
Being awared
Creativity
Money
1_success
2_independence
3_creativitiy
Success

7. VALUES
Justice Spirituality
Pay time for family Curiosity
Belonging Perfectionism
Understanding Courtesy
Opportunity for research variety Recognition for what you do
Friendship Opportunity to learn
Personal development Having constant contact with people
Independence Sharing
Luxury life Problem solving
Success Professionalism
Helping others Meet psychological and emotional needs
Excitement Welfare
Convincing others Competition
Wisdom Risk taking
Individualism Health
Integrity Artistic expression
Variety Wealth
Environment Chance for travelling
Contributing to a better world Taking responsibility
Endurance Team work
Solidarity Recognition
Focus on duty Work alone
Power Promotion
Being accepted Speak in front of crowd
entertainment Leadership
Economy Structure
security of work Creativity
Influencing other Control
Financially independent Innovation
Using physical abilities Management
Entrepreneurship High social status
Having personal power and influence Flexibility in time

8. PIE FOR EXPECTATIONS FROM WORK
1___________
2___________
3___________