Career Coaching for Jeremy Jodhan

Click on the following link for your: Vocational Style and Career Assessment for Senior Students (VoSCA-SU) Click on the following link for your: Values Profile Assessment (VaPro-R4) Click on the following link for your: Multidimensional Emotional Intelligence Quotient - 9th Revision (MEIQ - R9) Click on the following link for the: O*Net Online Career Research Tool

Coaching Session #1: Monday 3 July 2023

You completed Grade 11 at Maple Leaf School, and are currently set for completing Grade 12 online according to the Ontario curriculum. You mentioned that are are more of a hands-on learner than an academic learner. We then discussed your career aspirations and interests. You expressed his passion for video games and concerns about the industry, as well as your desire for a secure job and a comfortable life. I suggested revisiting your medication dosage for ADHD. You are a highly skilled diver and have considered a possible career as a commercial diver. We also explored the option of ROV Pilot/Technician which you are open to. You expressed an interest in politics to bring about positive change in society and not just give lip service to it. I also explained to you that having a law degree is not necessary to be in politics. We discussed the Westminster political system, where the House of Representatives is the lower house, and the Senate is the upper house. The people elect the representatives based on the care they show for their constituency, not their degrees. You shared your admiration for politicians who challenge the status quo and bring about drastic change (like Bernie Sanders), and your belief that radicalism is necessary. I discussed the results of the VoSCA-SU assessment with you, specifically your scores in the various categories of Interests, Intelligence Types, Values, and Work Styles. Your scores can be reviewed in the report itself. Here are the careers that the VoSCA-SU assessment recommended for you and how you rated them in terms of your passion level (1 is no passion and 10 is the highest passion): #1 Surgical Technologists (6/10) #2 Animal Trainers (5/10) #3 Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters (7/10) #4 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (5/10) #5 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (3/10) #6 Agricultural Inspectors (6/10) #7 Cooks, Fast Food (8/10) #8 Endoscopy Technicians (4/10) #9 Parking Enforcement Workers (4/10) #10 Forest and Conservation Technicians (6/10) #11 Couriers and Messengers (6/10) #12 Driver/Sales Workers (8/10) #13 Floral Designers (6/10) #14 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (6/10) #15 Precious Metal Workers (7/10) #16 Dishwashers (1/10) #17 Aviation Inspectors (6/10) #18 Helpers--Extraction Workers (2/10) #19 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (2/10) #20 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers (6/10) #21 Cooks, Restaurant (7/10) #22 Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation (6/10) #23 Postal Service Mail Carriers (5/10) #24 Pest Control Workers (1/10) #25 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage (6/10) #26 Food Science Technicians (6/10) #27 Segmental Pavers (5/10) #28 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (5/10) #29 Medical Equipment Preparers (6/10) #30 Radiologic Technicians (6/10) #31 ROV Pilot/Technician Acknowledgements from Session #1: I acknowledge you for coming to these Career Coaching sessions to get a better understanding of what career you might want to pursue from this point forward. Takeaways from Session #1: You shared that you feel clearer about the process of career discovery. Action Plan from Session #1: You agreed to review the VoSCA-SU report in more detail. You agreed to complete the Values Profile assessment. You agreed to research on the Internet using the O*Net Online Career Research Tool (www.onetonline.org) the recommended careers for you scored 6 or more out of 10, and to document your research in this password-protected blog under the section at the end called "Leave a Reply". The careers on your shortlist are: ROV Pilot/Technician (?/10) #1 Driver/Sales Workers (8/10) #2 Cooks, Fast Food (8/10) #3 Cooks, Restaurant (7/10) #4 Precious Metal Workers (7/10) #5 Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters (7/10) #6 Surgical Technologists (6/10) #7 Agricultural Inspectors (6/10) #8 Forest and Conservation Technicians (6/10) #9 Couriers and Messengers (6/10) #10 Floral Designers (6/10) #11 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (6/10) #12 Aviation Inspectors (6/10) #13 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers (6/10) #14 Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation (6/10) #15 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage (6/10) #16 Food Science Technicians (6/10) #17 Medical Equipment Preparers (6/10) #18 Radiologic Technicians (6/10) You also agreed to see if any of the careers in the Related section under each of your recommended careers in the report catch your interest and to put those in the blog as well. In particular, you should at least copy and paste the following sections from the O*Net site into the blog: Tasks, Knowledge, Related Careers, and Wages and Employment Trends. Your next session is scheduled for Monday 10 July 2023 at 10:00 AM.

Coaching Session #2: Wednesday 26 July 2023

You were able to adjust and narrow down your career shortlist from session #1 as follows: #1 ROV Pilot/Technician (8/10) #2 Special Effects Artists and Animators (8/10) #3 Cooks, Fast Food (8/10) #4 Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters (8/10) #5 Cooks, Restaurant (7/10) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #6 Aviation Inspectors (6/10) #7 Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation (6/10) I then discussed the results of the Values Profile assessment with you. The results below are a summary of your top values - those that are most important to you and on which you base your life decisions and goals. Your Core Value is your top value overall. Your Work Value is your top value in your professional life and takes into account aspects like career path, work tasks, and job environment. Your Personal Value is your top value in your personal life and reflects issues related to relationships, hobbies, and worldview. Top Core Value: Social Values Those who place importance on social values enjoy being helpful, kind and agreeable. They think it's important to try to find the good in everyone, and they have faith that if they dig deep enough, they'll find it. They give of themselves, whether on a small scale (e.g. by spending time with a friend in need) or on a global scale (e.g. by volunteering for a human rights organization). In helping others overcome obstacles, people with social values hope to assist them in becoming the best they can be. They are giving and compassionate individuals. Social people likely become passionately angry at signs of social injustice. They enjoy and benefit from being with others, both in their work and personal sphere and as a result, seek out jobs and activities where this is possible. In times of crisis and change, people with social values are both a source of comfort for their family and friends and able to be comforted by them as well. Top Personal Value: Social Values For people whose top personal value is social, their interests, hobbies, home life and general attitude will revolve around people. In their free time, they seek to be surrounded by those they care about, as relationships, in general, are very important to them. On a wider scale, they may start social causes or respect and support those people who fight for them. Those with social values have a knack for networking and connecting with others - they simply cannot imagine their lives without the camaraderie of others. While almost anyone would dislike conflict, people with strong social values are particularly affected by it. It bothers them to see others in pain or to see a relationship break apart, so they will strive to help, heal, and resolve disagreements. Top Work Value: Aesthetic Values People for whom aesthetic values are important in work settings love being given tasks and projects that allow them to flex their creative muscle. In fact, to be tied down to any form of structure, be it in the form of rules or work approach, would make them feel stifled. Aesthetic people also need to be given time to "incubate" ideas. They have to be given the opportunity to work at their own pace and follow their own approach, knowing that masterpieces aren't created in a day. Given that they are constantly drawn to and appreciate beauty and harmony, it would be a bit of a faux pas for the appearance of their work environment to not follow this trend. Much like social people love having contact with the public, aesthetic people want to be surrounded by splendour. Bland cubicles/offices may drain their energy (or at the least bore them) if they can't personalize how their workspace looks. The suggested occupations for those with Social values are: Caregiver/Nurse Physical Therapist Animal Trainer Teacher Counselor/Social Worker (7/10) /Psychologist Personnel Trainer Civil Rights Lawyer Receptionist Customer Service Representative Retail Salesperson The suggested occupations for those with Aesthetic values are: Interior Designer Architect Photographer (7/10) Journalist/Reporter (8/10) Painter/Sculptor Composer/Musician/Singer Hairstylist/Fashion Designer Art Director/Film Editor/Producer Actor Radio/Television Announcer Acknowledgements from Session #2: I acknowledge you for completing the Values Profile assessment. Takeaways from Session #2: You shared that you are feeling clearer about the process of career discovery. Action Plan from Session #2: You agreed to complete the MEIQ - R9 assessment. You agreed to review the Values Profile report in more detail. You agreed to continue researching and narrowing down your career shortlist, and blogging your research results: #1 Journalist/Reporter (8/10) #2 ROV Pilot/Technician (8/10) #3 Special Effects Artists and Animators (8/10) #4 Cooks, Fast Food (8/10) #5 Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters (8/10) #6 Cooks, Restaurant (7/10) #7 Social Worker (7/10) #8 Photographer (7/10) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #9 Aviation Inspectors (6/10) #10 Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation (6/10) Your next session is scheduled for Thursday 3 August 2023 at 10:00 AM.

Coaching Session #3: Thursday 3 August 2023

You were able to narrow down your career shortlist as follows: #1 Journalist/Reporter (8/10): https://www.costaatt.edu.tt/academics/ken-gordon-school-of-journalism-and-communication-studies/ #2 ROV Pilot/Technician (8/10) #3 Special Effects Artists and Animators (8/10): https://www.sbcs.edu.tt/course/digital-animation/ (60 hours); https://www.sbcs.edu.tt/programme/btec-hnd-artdesign/ (2 years) #4 Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters (8/10) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #5 Photographer (7/10) [side career] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #6 Cooks, Fast Food (8/10) -> (6/10) #7 Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation (6/10) I discussed the results of the Multidimensional Emotional IQ assessment with you. Your score on this assessment 111/155 (79th percentile) is fairly good. Overall, he is quite capable of understanding and dealing with emotions. Emotional intelligence is not only essential to healthy relationships with others, but research has also shown that a healthy EQ contributes to problem-solving ability, leadership ability, goal achievement, and professional success in general. Review the rest of Jeremy's results to know which areas he might need to work on developing. The following is a summarized version of your emotional intelligence results, categorized according to areas where you excel, areas where there is room to grow even more and areas that you will need work on improving. EIQ competencies that Jeremy has mastered

He is able to accurately identify the emotions he is feeling
His strong social insight helps him understand human behaviour
He is skilled at reading body language
He has a flexible mindset
He regularly reflects on his emotions and the information that they can offer
He has a good understanding of the complexity and depth of his emotions
He doesn't sweat the small stuff, preferring to let minor annoyances go

EIQ competencies that can be cultivated further

He can regulate his emotions under certain circumstances, but it can be a challenge sometimes
He can adapt his social skills to different situations and people, but it isn't always easy for him
He is able to resolve most conflicts reasonably well
He has shown the capacity to be fairly empathetic
He is generally open to learning and self-improvement
He generally copes with stress reasonably well
He tries his best to live his life according to his values
He has reasonably healthy self-esteem
He has some self-confidence but can fall victim to self-doubt from time to time
He is reasonably self-aware but could go deeper and develop a more profound understanding of who he is
He strives to pick his battles wisely, but some seemingly trivial issues may still upset him
He tries not to over-think things, but can sometimes let himself get carried away with worry
He occasionally seeks out other people's approval but doesn't necessarily rely on it

EIQ competencies that require development & improvement

He is rather uncomfortable expressing his emotions
He is generally ill-at-ease in emotionally intense situations or with emotional people
He generally doesn't set smart goals for himself
He tends to struggle to motivate himself to overcome difficulties and challenges
He is not always able to stay mentally tough in trying times and struggles to bounce back from hardship
He is not very adaptable
He has a fairly negative and perhaps even cynical outlook
He is generally unable to assert himself effectively
He does not believe in himself all that much or in his ability to succeed

Acknowledgements from Session #3: I acknowledge you for completing the MEIQ - R9 assessment. Takeaways from Session #3: You shared that you now have better self-awareness of your emotional intelligence. Action Plan from Session #3: You agreed to review the MEIQ - R9 report in more detail. You are advised to view the following videos that describe a day in the life of the main four careers on your career shortlist and to record your observations for each career on a separate sheet: #1 Journalist/Reporter (8/10): https://www.costaatt.edu.tt/academics/ken-gordon-school-of-journalism-and-communication-studies/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SATFMmhm3ys #2 ROV Pilot/Technician (8/10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lKEfGwlLrY #3 Special Effects Artists and Animators (8/10): https://www.sbcs.edu.tt/course/digital-animation/ (60 hours); https://www.sbcs.edu.tt/programme/btec-hnd-artdesign/ (2 years) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oidBfh4ksg #4 Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters (8/10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qggvdb8_xB8 You also agreed to start working on the following five EIQ limitations that you chose from your list to improve upon in the coming months. You choose one limitation at a time and use the advice tip under each limitation to improve, and then move on to the next limitation once you have made good progress in that limitation: #1 You tend to struggle to motivate yourself to overcome difficulties and challenges Know what motivates you What drives you? This is essential information to know because it's the key to success. Do you thrive on pressure or do you need recognition from others to keep you going? Is it the feeling of accomplishment? Try to incorporate strong motivators into your goal plan as much as possible - they can really get you through those tough times when you're feeling frustrated or your plan just doesn't seem to be panning out as well as you expected. Keep in mind, however, that the best source of motivation often comes from within (the sense of pride after a job well done, the feeling that you're truly making an impact on the world, etc.). External motivators (praise, money) are good for some people, but may not be able to keep you focused and determined all the way through. Give yourself a taste of success. For example, if you would like to begin a career helping people in some way, join a charity or volunteer group to gain some practical experience. If you want to write a novel, begin with a short story. Once you experience a "slice" of your goal, you will be more driven to pursue it outright. This will not only boost your motivation, but it will also breathe life into your dream and help you realize that it really is possible. #2 You are not always able to stay mentally tough in trying times and struggle to bounce back from hardship View setbacks as short-lived. Whenever you are feeling overwhelmed and find yourself plunging into negativity, remind yourself that things can get better. If you're having a hard time at work, look at it as a way to improve the situation. You will grow stronger, and wiser, or find better ways to cope. #3 You generally don't set smart goals for yourself Here are some guidelines for setting SMART goals: Specific: Rather than simply stating "I want to increase sales in my department," have a number in mind, like"by 10% ". Measurable: Being able to track your progress at set intervals (every month, for example) is important - you'll see and appreciate the efforts of your labours. Attainable: This is the key to success. Goals that are too easy won't motivate you; goals that are too hard will discourage your team. Set a goal that is high, but reasonable. Relevant: Why are you setting this particular goal? Why do you want to achieve it? You and your team will be much more motivated to achieve a goal that is meaningful. Time-bound: Set a flexible, realistic deadline. This will keep your eyes on the prize. Setting a goal to be achieved at some vague time in the future is not going to stick. That being said, be willing to weak your deadline if unexpected situations arise. #4 You are not very adaptable Remember, change is the only constant. A dislike for change is understandable, but it is also a fact of life and must be treated as such. Rather than perceive change as disruptive and intrusive, consider a more positive angle. While a change in plans can be annoying, it can also be exciting and lead to unexpected benefits. While a new coworker can be a disruption, it can also be a chance to make a new friend. Not all change is positive, but a positive outlook will make all the difference. In a situation in which you are unable to adapt successfully, try to incorporate an element of your old situation. This will help you feel more comfortable in an unfamiliar situation. #5 You do not believe in yourself all that much, or in your ability to succeed Practice positive and empowering affirmations. This isn't just a philosophy - it has a scientific basis. The success of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for example, lies in the reprogramming of the brain. Write 5 or 10 self-affirming statements ("I am healthy, wealthy, and wise") and repeat them to yourself every day for several times a day. Don't just say them 3 times and then spend the rest of the day criticizing yourself or complaining. Say your affirmations as often as you can, whether you're on the way to work, cleaning the house, or shopping. When a negative thought pops into your mind, replace it with something positive - and say that positive statement three times. Continue to practice your affirmations for as long as it takes for them to sink in. It will feel silly at first, even fake and untrue, but that's from years of brain programming in the opposite, negative direction. It can be done, if you make it a habit. Boosting your confidence is a proactive process. If you're lacking a little faith in yourself and in your abilities, try doing things that build your confidence and nerve. If you'd like to teach a class, for example, take some courses yourself to brush up. Offer to teach a few of your friends at home to start out. With experience, you will become more comfortable and assured of your abilities. Remember that each small success we have helps build confidence en route to our ultimate goal. Make a list of your accomplishments. Include anything that made you feel good about yourself, without thinking about whether it is technically an accomplishment or not. This list is solid proof that you have the ability to make things happen and achieve something. Refer to it whenever you doubt yourself. Your next session is scheduled for Thursday 17 August 2023 at 10:00 AM.

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