High 5 Principles to Career Success

• • • • • Follow Your Heart Focus on the Journey Learning is Ongoing Access Your Allies Change is Constant

Principle 1 – Follow Your Heart

• • Your Dreams lead to an understanding what you really want Dreams/goals are prime motivators shaping your career.

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Principle 2 –Focus on the Journey ► Travelling through life is like travelling along a road ► Having a destination provides some direction but …… ► There are lots of possible stops along the way that may include new opportunities and destinations – don’t miss them !

Principle 3 – Learning is Ongoing ► Graduation from HS is just the beginning ► Learning opportunities are everywhere through school, volunteering, part-time employment and other activities – ► Workers today keep learning are constantly required to

Principle 4 – Access Your Allies

• • • There are lots of people you need to seek help from on your journey Friends, Family , Teachers, Coaches, Neighbours, former Employers can help you get where you want to go!

Known as NETWORKING – making connections

Principle 5 – Change is Constant  The world around us is constantly changing including the world of work.

   Most people will experience several occupations throughout their careers Adaptability , being able to handle change/transition will be critical Examples of change : Technology, cultural, climate, security