Focus 2 Portfolio for Sean
Rahman
Created on September 10, 2024
My Career Planning Involvement
Completed on September 8, 2024
Area Score Description
Self Assessment 3.00 Self Assessment is the first and most important step in career planning and is used
to identify occupations and major study areas compatible with your personal
attributes. Your medium self assessment score indicates that you are moderately
involved in examining your interests, values, personality, and skills. It is important
that you stay actively involved in self assessment because finding a satisfying career
path begins with knowing yourself.
Career Exploration 2.33 Career Exploration is important because learning about types of jobs, educational
requirements, and job functions will help you to identify occupations that appeal to
you. Your medium score indicates that you are moderately involved in career
exploration. It is important that you continue or increase your involvement in career
exploration because it will help you narrow down your options and map out your
career goals. Exploration should be ongoing because new career paths are
constantly unfolding, traditional ones are changing and shifts may be taking place in
skills and educational requirements.
Career Planning 1.50 Career Planning Satisfaction measures the extent to which you are satisfied with the
Satisfaction
results of your career planning activities and your ability to resolve problems that can
interfere with your decision making. Your low score suggests you are experiencing
problems with your career planning. It would be wise for you to seek help from a
career counselor to help you resolve your problems.
My Academic Strengths
Completed on September 10, 2024
"I do very well" in the following:
"I do very well" in the following:
Engineering Biochemical, Civil, Mechanical
English and Language Arts Grammar, Composition, Spelling
Life Science Biology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology
Mathematics Applied, Financial, Statistics
Physical Education Sports and Fitness
Physical Sciences Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy
Technology Computer Science, Web Design, Media Technology
"I do alright" in the following:
Art Fine, Visual, Studio, Design
Business Management, Marketing, Economics
Literature Creative Writing, Technical Writing
Social Sciences Psychology, Philosophy, Religion
"I don't do well" in the following:
Foreign Languages French, Spanish, Linguistics
Performing Arts Dance, Drama, Music
Social Studies History, Global Studies, Government
"I never took this subject" in the following:
Family and Consumer Science Food Science, Hospitality, Child Care
Skilled Trades/Vocational Mechanic, Construction, Cosmetology, Electrician, Plumbing, etc.
Am I Career Ready?
Completed on September 10, 2024
Competency Score Description
Teamwork 92 Teamwork
Your Teamwork score is 92 which means it is highly developed. It is important that you stay
actively involved in developing your Teamwork skills.
Your Responses
Work with others on a class project with shared duties.
Work with your teammates to develop guidelines of each team member’s
responsibilities.
Practice being respectful of people’s viewpoints even if you do not agree with them.
Work with your team members to develop a detailed plan on how to approach a
project.
Come to a group decision on how team members will communicate and when.
Get involved! Join student organizations and engage in service learning.
Get involved! Join student organizations and engage in service learning.
Respectfully and professionally address any issues regarding team members'
contributions and work load.
Communication 83 Communication
Your Communication score is 83 which means it is highly developed. It is important that you
stay actively involved in developing your Communication skills.
Your Responses
Check for understanding by asking clarifying questions.
Proofread your papers to avoid errors.
Practice your interviewing skills. Complete a mock interview in the Career Center.
Get your professional job and graduate school documents reviewed in the Career
Center.
Ask for feedback about your writing and public speaking.
Develop your elevator pitch which is a professional sounding introduction about
yourself.
Take a speech or public speaking class.
Record your voice. Eliminate "filler words" such as "um" and "like."
Review and clean up your social media accounts--employers will check these.
Ask for feedback on your writing and speaking skills.
Thinking 75 Critical Thinking
Your Critical Thinking score is 75 which means it is well developed. It is important that you
stay actively involved in developing your Critical Thinking skills.
Your Responses
Participate in research projects.
Practice making step by step plans to solve problems.
Brainstorm various ways you could solve a problem.
Ask yourself, "What's missing here?" when analyzing a situation.
Ask questions. Avoid accepting ideas as fact.
Practice gathering information that will help you solve problems.
Monitor your emotions during decision making.
Participate in class discussions and debates.
Join a club that requires problem solving.
Be inquisitive and take initiative to solve problems. Seek out solutions to problems.
Join a club that engages in problem solving activities such as debate, robotics,
chess, entrepreneurial club, etc.
Technology 67 Technology
Your Technology score is 67 which means it is well developed. It is important that you stay
actively involved in developing your Technology skills.
Your Responses
Try using a new technology for a project.
Use online tutorials to expand knowledge of software used in your industry/career
area.
area.
Use an online calendar such as Microsoft or Google to keep up with all
appointments, meetings, classes, tests, and due dates.
Learn how to use Microsoft Excel effectively.
Take a computer & digital literacy class or Intro to computer Information systems class.
Look for opportunities in internships and jobs that use new technology.
Subscribe to trending technology related Twitter feeds.
Practice using technology tools to develop presentations, communicate on-line and
coordinate group projects.
Learn about personal branding and how to do so effectively.
Research what tools & technologies are important for your specific field of study.
Career 58 Career & Self-Development
Your Career & Self-Development score is 58 which means it is moderately developed. It is
important that you continue to develop your Career & Self-Development skills.
Your Responses
Make appointment with your college career services office to discuss your FOCUS
results.
Meet with a career counselor and advisors throughout all your college years.
Stay aware of trends in the job market.
Conduct informational interviews. Job shadow. Seek mentors.
Find out what types of jobs exist in a career area that appeals to you.
Do volunteer work, internships or summer jobs in fields that appeal to you.
Review your social media through the eyes of a future employer and determine
appropriateness.
Identify and prioritize what you will discuss each time you meet with a career
counselor.
Read professional journals that relate to your chosen career.
Inclusion 58 Equity & Inclusion
Your Equity & Inclusion score is 58 which means it is moderately developed. It is important
that you continue to develop your Equity & Inclusion skills.
Your Responses
Talk with people who you may not necessarily agree with and try to understand their
perspective.
Attend events with people who have different politics, religion, race, or sexual
orientation.
Volunteer to help people in need.
Read books or listen to podcasts by authors with differing backgrounds and
perspectives.
Take cultural diversity courses and/or attend campus events.
Attend events with people who have different politics, education, religion, ethnicity,
race, affectional or sexual orientation.
Leadership 50 Leadership
Your Leadership score is 50 which means it is moderately developed. It is important that you
continue to develop your Leadership skills.
Your Responses
Offer to be a team leader for a group assignment or organization.
Take on leadership responsibilities in a club, work, internship or student group.
Think about how to maximize people’s strengths when managing a project.
Explore blogs and webinars on leadership.
Understand your preferred leadership style.
Seek opportunities to learn from people you see as leaders and use those lessons to
hone your own leadership.
Assess yourself on a team. Identify ways you can be a better leader by
understanding those around you.
Professionalism 25 Professionalism
Your Professionalism score is 25. This means this competency is slightly developed. It is
important that you become more actively involved in developing your Professionalism skills. It
would be wise for you to seek assistance from a counselor / advisor / instructor to help you.
Your Responses
Reflect on how you have handled conflict at work or at school. How could you have
acted more professionally?
Work on being transparent and taking concerns directly to individuals.
Avoid engaging in negative interactions in school and in the work place.
Listen and reflect on what other people are saying before you talk.
Review your social media presence. Would you want to share your social media
image with your employer?
Keep a positive attitude and be cordial. In a tough situation or when dealing with
negativity stay positive and proactive.
Work in a part-time job and observe workplace behavior.
Look for/ask for opportunities to contribute at work if you have finished your tasks
rather than sitting around waiting for your next assignment.
Be punctual for all classes, meetings, and work shifts.
Welcome and use constructive criticism as a growth opportunity.
Arrive on time for work or class and communicate when you cannot attend
appropriately.