Create Your Job Planner

Step One: Start Dreaming!

Describe your “dream job” in the space below. Write down whatever comes to mind. You may want to describe where you work at your dream job-- an office, factory, health care facility, restaurant, or another workplace. What’s your title? What are you doing? How do you interact with people? What tools are you using? Why do you think this job is ideal for you?

Step Two: How Do You Like to Spend Your Free Time?

Now, indicate how much you enjoy the following activities. Select “Very Much,” “Somewhat,” or “Not At All” for each.

	Very Much	Somewhat	Not At All
Reading fiction and poetry
Instant messaging
Maintaining a healthy, nutritious diet
Following news and current events
Listening to music
Playing team sports
Writing in a journal
Learning to use new software
Performing for an audience
Cooking, baking, and entertaining around meals
Hosting a party for family and friends
Volunteering for a charitable activity or project
Getting daily exercise
Traveling in the U.S.
Gardening
Teaching someone a new skill
Working with mechanical things, such as motors, autos
Attending sports events
Attending concerts
Taking still photographs or video

Step Three: How Do You Like to Learn?

Now think about how you like to learn and solve problems. Select “Very Much,” “Somewhat,” or “Not At All” for each.

	Very Much	Somewhat	Not At All
I like hands-on work with tools, materials, and mechanical parts.
I enjoy managing projects from beginning to end.
I enjoy working with information systems and computer technology.
I like laying things out, such as room and floor plans.
I like to read and observe, rather than be directly involved.
I like working with ideas, understanding and visualizing them.
I like to come up with new solutions or ways of approaching a problem.
I like working with people one-on-one to help solve their problems.
I like working with a team to learn about a problem, then deliver a solution
I like to use my power of persuasion to present a product, service, or point of view.
I like working outdoors.
I enjoy creating with words, pictures, graphics or multi-media.
I like to work with others because “two heads are better than one.”
I like to come up with new ideas and visions of the future.
I like to carry out plans that others have created.

Step Four: What About Your Goals?

I am undecided about attending college.

Agree
Disagree

I want to complete a two-year program for an associate degree, then get a job when I graduate.

Agree
Disagree

I want to complete a two-year program for an associate degree, then move directly into a bachelor degree program at a four-year college or university.

Agree
Disagree

I want to first get a full-time job, then later go to college for an associate degree or additional training.

Agree
Disagree

I want to get a full-time job after finishing my associate degree, then later go to college for a bachelor’s degree and use my employer benefits to help pay my way.

Agree
Disagree

I want to move from high school directly into a bachelor degree program at a four-year college or university.

Agree
Disagree

Step Five: What do you want to do next?

This is your future. Choose from any or all of the following:

I would like to visit Cincinnati State, attend a free Get There information session, and learn more about how to make my dream job come true.

I would like to receive free Dream Job Planner worksheets, including planning aids, admission and financial aid details, and a list of degree programs and certificates.

I am interested in meeting with a career counselor to assist me with exploring degree opportunities.

I am interested in learning more about Cincinnati State. Please add me to your mailing list.

What About You?

Please tell us more about yourself:

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Email address (Required)

Street Address 1 (Required)

Street Address 2

City (Required)

State (Required)

Zip Code (Required)

Cell phone number

Please include area code

Home phone number

High school attended (Required)

Year of high school graduation (Required)

Birthdate

mm-dd-yyyy

Current employment

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