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Homeroom Guidance
Quarter 2 – Module 12:
Me, Myself, and My Career

Homeroom Guidance Self-learning Module – Grade 9

Quarter 2 Module 12: Me, Myself, and My Career
2021 Edition
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12: Me, Myself and My Career Manila: Department of Education Central
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Homeroom Guidance Grade 9
Quarter 2 – Module 12:
Me. Myself, and My Career
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Introductory Message
For the learner:

As part of examining your life while trying to adjust to the new normal, it is important
to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses. Doing this will help you with the adjustments
that you will need for the next stage of your life. This could also help you understand the
things that happen around you, and effectively deal with different challenges.

This module is composed of different tasks as a reflection on how you handle the
demands of life. This could help you better understand and cope with the various changes in
your surroundings.

Work on the tasks seriously, and seek help if you believe you need to. Remember, in
life, there are things that we cannot control. There will be negative events that will challenge
your positive dispositions. However, do not be disheartened as you have the means on how
to overcome it – you already have it in you! Embark on this journey of overcoming your
weaknesses and optimizing your strengths in transforming into a better version of yourself!

This self-learning module has six interactive tasks, which are as follows:

Let’s Try This –which will help you to get ready to learn;

Let’s Explore This – which will guide you towards what you need to learn;
Keep in Mind – which will give you the lessons that you need to learn and
understand;

You Can Do It – which will help you apply the lessons learned in daily

activities; What I Have Learned – which will test and evaluate your learning;
and Share Your Thoughts and Feelings – which will help you express your
thoughts, opinions and feelings.

Make sure to read, think, follow, and enjoy every task that is on your
way. Have fun! Stay safe and healthy!

MODU ME, MYSELF, AND MY CAREER

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Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. recall the different job classifications in choosing a profession, a vocation,

and future plans;
2. value the nature of the different job classifications that entails about life, profession, and
 vocation for future occupation; and
3. assess the job classifications that are aligned with your future plan of action.
Period: Week 12

Suggested Total Time Allotment: 60 Minutes

Materials Needed:

• RIASEC TEST Worksheet

• Clean sheets of paper/bond paper

• Pen or pencil

Introduction
Module 12 reintroduces to you the different classifications of jobs. Take note
that during this pandemic, different kinds of jobs have become in-demand and have been
discovered to be financially-fulfilling. These newfound jobs may not necessarily be
considered by some as traditional jobs but are nonetheless wanted, desirable, and cost-
effective. Some of these newfound job classifications are online selling, delivery services,
and medical equipment business, among others. Data that take into account the changing
times are crucial in helping you consider and choose your profession, vocation, and future
plans thoughtfully.
This module further provides you with significant experiences that will allow you to
value the nature of the different classifications of jobs for your future life undertakings.

As this module was designed and written to assist you in examining yourself, you will
have an opportunity to expand your knowledge about prospective careers, with or without the
presence of crises, which would best fit you through assessment.

Let’s Try This

Suggested Time Allotment: 7 minutes

Word Puzzle
1. On a clean sheet of paper, copy the Careers Word Search Puzzle. 2.
Encircle all possible jobs or professions you see from the puzzle within one (1)
minute.
3. Answer the processing questions on the same sheet of paper.
 Processing Questions:

1. Among the jobs/careers/professions you saw, what are those that you likely
consider to be your future?
2. How did you consider your future occupations?

Let’s Explore This

Suggested Time Allotment: 20 minutes

Which Career Pathway is Right for You? The RIASEC Test

You will be given a worksheet, and you are to fill in the circle if the statement is
applicable to you. Remember that there are no wrong answers!

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 Source: Which Career Pathway Is Right For You The RIASEC TEST. Adapted from
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Processing Questions:

1. What did you find out after taking the RIASEC Test?
2. Did you discover any interests that you had not recognized before? What are they?
3. How did your interests line up with your career option?

Keep in Mind
Suggested Time Allotment: 15 minutes
When it comes to knowing which suitable career path to take, it is essential for
you to know your interests. The RIASEC Test is a commonly used test to determine
one’s career interests. Though you should remember that there are different bases in
determining your career path, the RIASEC Test is just one of them.
It originated from John Holland’s Theory of Career Choice. Holland, a
psychologist and a career theorist, came up with a theory explaining that an individual
has skills, talents, and traits that can be classified and arranged into categories. An
individual personality can grow in career environments they fit into.

To summarize Holland's theory:

1. In our culture, most people are one of six personality types: Realistic,
Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. Some
refer to these as Holland Codes or RIASEC.
2. People who have the same personality type, when working together,
will create a work environment that fits their type. For example,
when Artistic people are together on a job, they create a work
environment that rewards creative thinking and behavior – an Artistic
environment.
3. There are six basic types of work environments: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic,
Social, Enterprising, Conventional. "Work" includes doing things to achieve a
purpose, like paid and unpaid jobs, volunteering, sports, or hobbies.
4. People search for environments where they can use their skills and abilities, and
express their values and attitudes. For example, Investigative types search for
Investigative environments; Artistic types look for Artistic environments, and so
on.
5. People who choose to work in an environment similar to their personality type are
more likely to be successful and satisfied. For example, Artistic people are more
likely to be successful and satisfied if they choose a job that has an Artistic
environment, like choosing to be a dance teacher in a dancing school – an
environment “dominated” by Artistic type of people where creative abilities and
expression are highly valued.

With the aid of the RIASEC Test, you will be able to determine your personality type,
and explore career types based on your interests.
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REALISTIC
⚫ You are: mechanical

⚫ You like: working with mechanical or electric equipment, building things,

using tools

Job Prospects:
⚫ Engineer ⚫ Military Officer

⚫ Architect ⚫ Crafts Person

⚫ Forester ⚫ Fish and Game Warden

⚫ Pilot ⚫ Industrial Arts Teacher

INVESTIGATIVE
⚫ You are: curious and science-oriented

⚫ You like: science, technology, research, investigating or studying natural science

Job Prospects:
⚫ Chemist ⚫ Physicist

⚫ Economist ⚫ Production Planner

⚫ Physician ⚫ Biologist

⚫ Anthropologist ⚫ Psychologist

⚫ Dentist ⚫ Research or system analyst

⚫ Engineer ⚫ Surgeon

ARTISTIC
⚫ You are: creative and artistic

⚫ You like: painting, designing, singing, dancing, writing, reading

literature, listening to music

Job Prospects:
⚫ Artist ⚫ Interpreter

⚫ English Teacher ⚫ Orchestra Conductor

⚫ Musician ⚫ Advertising Executive

⚫ Singer ⚫ Public Relations Specialist

⚫ Actor ⚫ Writer

⚫ Interior Decorator ⚫ Reporter

SOCIAL
⚫ You are: service-oriented

⚫ You like: teaching, helping, counseling

Job Prospects:
⚫ Counselor ⚫ Therapist

⚫ Social Service Director ⚫ Training Director

⚫ Interviewer ⚫ Recreation Leader

⚫ Teacher ⚫ Educational Administrator

⚫ Nurse

⚫ Engineer

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 ENTERPRISING
⚫ You are: business-oriented

⚫ You like: selling, persuading, directing, influencing, supervising,

managing a business

Job Prospects:
⚫ Manager ⚫ Contractor

⚫ Salesperson ⚫ Personnel Recruiter

⚫ Market Analyst ⚫ Insurance Underwriter

⚫ Broker ⚫ Salary Administrator

CONVENTIONAL
⚫ You are: highly-organized

⚫ You like: maintaining orderly files/records, designing systematic procedures

Job Prospects:
⚫ Certified Public Accountant ⚫ Office Manager

⚫ Banker ⚫ Secretary

⚫ Business Teacher ⚫ Data Processor

⚫ Clerk ⚫ Proofreader

⚫ Financial Expert ⚫ Credit Manager

You should know, however, that the RIASEC Test is just one of the many tests that
you can take to know your interests. You can always approach your guidance counselor to
know about these tests. While you are highly encouraged to always communicate your
career plans to your parents or guardians, do not forget that you can always seek career
coaching and recommendations from your adviser and teachers, and request for further
career counseling from your guidance counselor to help you make informed career decisions
later on.

Source: Department of Labor and Employment. Career Guide – High

School. [Link]
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You Can Do It
Suggested Time Allotment: 10 minutes

Figuring It Out with Family

1. Ask your parent, guardian, or any adult family member to accompany you in
going through the content of the previous part carefully. You can ask as many
available family members to read along with you.
2. Show the results of your RIASEC Test to the adults of the household.

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3. Discuss with your family member/s the guide questions below, and allow them to
share their insights with you.
4. Write your answers, as well as the insights of your family member/s, on a clean
sheet of paper.

1. With the results of your test, were you able to make a self-assessment with regard
to the career that suits you best? Why? Why not?
2. Does it coincide with your planned track/strand/course to take in Senior High
School and your Curriculum Exit decision?
3. What should you do to connect the results with your future plans?

What I Have Learned

Suggested Time Allotment: 4 minutes
My Interest Table
1. Copy the table below on a sheet of paper/bond paper.
2. From your RIASEC results, record the three interests with your highest scores on
the first row.
3. List down three (3) things you already do or like that match the interest.
For example:
Realistic – adventure activities, basketball player, build or invent new things

Share Your Thoughts & Feelings

Suggested Time Allotment: 3 minutes
Write your reflection on a clean sheet of paper/bond paper about the quote,
“Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning
and purpose.” by Viktor E. Frankl.

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References:
Hawaii State Department of Education. The RIASIC Test.
[Link]
Department of Labor and Employment. High School Students and their Career Path.
[Link]
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