Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Region
Division of Surigao del Sur
Madrid II- District
MADRID NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. Linibunan, Madrid, Surigao del Sur

GRADE LEVEL: GRADE 12 DISCIPLINE: SOCIAL SCIENCE

SUBJECT AREA: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 12 TOPIC: CAREER PATHWAYS
QUARTER: SECOND LAS NO.: 6

LEARNER’S ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 6

Most Essential Learning Competencies:

a. Prepare a career plan based on the identified career options to attain personal life’s goals.
(EsP-PD11/12PC-IIg12.3)
b. explain the factors in personal development that may guide him/her in making important
career decisions as adolescents. (EsP-PD11/12IOPD-IIi-14.1)

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

1. discuss the external factors influencing career choices that may help you in career
decision making,
2. identify pros and cons of various career options with the guidance of parent, teacher, or
counselor, and
3. prepare a career plan based on your personal goal and external factors influencing
career choices.

*Note: Please do not put any marks in this activity sheet. Also, avoid licking your fingertips when turning
pages.

INPUT
WORK/OCCUPATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS AND INTERESTS
Psychologist John Holland classified jobs/careers/work environments into six: Realistic,
Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional. There are no pure classifications,
though. A person's job function may combine ESA (Enterprising, Social and Artistic) or ISC
(Investigative, Social and Conventional) or any two or three other possible combinations.
Holland also classifies personalities or interests into the same six types: Realistic,
Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional. Again, there are no pure interest
types. A person may also be ESA (Enterprising-Social-Artistic) or ISC (Investigative-Social-
Conventional) or any two or three possible combinations.

Interests Work/Occupational
Types Environments
Realistic Realistic
Investigative Investigative
Artistic Artistic
Social Social
Enterprising Enterprising
Conventional Conventional

If our interest patterns are ESA (i.e., Enterprising, Social and Artistic) we will be attracted to
a job/career in which the work activities are ESA.
Look at the letters listed with each party group and their corresponding descriptions below.
Think about how much you would or would not enjoy working in the types of situations discussed
and how the characteristics mentioned relate to your own personality and interests.
As a further note, these themes can be combined to produce several hundred job
personality types, each of which has something different to say about the match between an
individual and an occupation. For example, a person who is primarily “realistic” (R) might also be
“artistic” (A) and “enterprising” (E) and would probably find a job doing public relations layouts

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for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources satisfying. Consider your examination
of these areas, here, as a good first step in further career and self-understanding.

R = Realistic.
People high on the realistic theme tend to enjoy creating things with their hands and
working with tools and objects rather than working with people and ideas. Realistic people tend
to be rugged and practical, enjoying work outdoors.
Example of occupations that are primarily realistic in nature are: forester, industrial arts teacher,
radio operator, auto engineer, mechanical engineer, mining engineer, vocational agriculture
teacher, civil engineer, industrial engineering technician, aircraft mechanic, mechanical
engineer technician, fish and game warden, surveyor, dental technician, architectural draftsman,
electrician, jeweler, powerhouse repairman, tool and die maker, machinist, mechanic, stone
cutter, locksmith, nuclear reactor technician, tree surgeon, piano tuner, typesetter, air
conditioning engineer, ship pilot, instrument mechanic, motion picture projectionist, carpenter,
tailor, machine repairer.

I = Investigative.
Occupations high in investigative characteristics tend to focus on scientific activities.
People high on this theme would often rather work alone than with other people and are usually
seen as idea-oriented and creative in scientific areas such as research. They are analytical,
abstract, intellectual and task-oriented.
Some specific investigative jobs are: economist, internist, physician, anthropologist, astronomer,
pathologist, physicist, chemist, production planner, medical lab assistant, tv repairer, biologist,
osteopath, chiropractor, math teacher, natural science teacher, optometrist, psychiatrist,
psychologist, medical technologist, bacteriologist, physiologist, research analyst, computer
analyst, programmer, pharmacist, actuary, quality control technician, computer operator,
geologist, mathematician/statistician, surgeon, meteorologist, agronomist, animal scientist,
botanist, zoologist, horticulturist, natural scientist, oceanographer, biochemist, veterinarian,
geographer, x-ray technician, administrator, dentist, tool designer, chemical lab technician,
engineers such as aircraft, chemical, electrical, metallurgical, radio/tv technician, engineering
aide, weather observer.

A = Artistic.
People who score high on the artistic theme are artistically inclined, and usually describe
themselves as independent, imaginative, creative, and unconventional, they enjoy situations that
allow them freedom to be original, prefer to work in an unstructured environment, and are usually
dissatisfied if they are forced to follow many rules and procedures. They enjoy activities related to
language, art, music, drama, writing, etc.
Some primarily artistic jobs include drama coach, language teacher, journalist-reporter, drama
teacher, foreign language interpreter, philosopher, art teacher, literature teacher, music teacher,
musician, orchestra conductor, advertising manager, entertainer, public relations person, fashion
model, writer, editor, radio program writer, dramatist, actor/actress, designer, interior decorator,
critic, fashion illustrator, furniture designer, jewelry designer, furrier, garment designer, decorator,
architect, artist, photographer, photograph retoucher, photo lithographer (printer), music
arranger, composer.

S = Social.
People high on the social theme are usually seen by others as sociable, popular, and
responsible. They prefer social interaction and social presence. They are often interested in the
problems and concerns of others, and like activities that allow them to teach, inform, train,
develop, cure and help others.
Jobs that involve these personality aspects include education, teaching, social welfare,
human development, counseling, health professions (medicine, nursing, etc.), social service,
compensation advising, etc. In addition, dorm director, interviewer, employment representative,
funeral director, chamber of commerce executive, employee benefits approver, food service
manager, claim adjuster, production expediter, health and welfare coordinator, educational
administrator, training director, historian, environmental health engineer, home service rep.,
community recreation administrator, business agent, extension agent, physical education
teacher, building superintendent, therapist, political scientist, sociologist, social and group worker,
personnel director, food and drug inspector, teacher, minister, librarian, foreign service officer,
history teacher are in jobs in this interest area.

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E= Enterprising.
Occupations that are primarily enterprising in nature usually involve situations where the
person is in a position of leading or convincing others to achieve team/organizational goals or
economic gain. People high on this theme are often seen as enthusiastic, dominant, impatient.
Some primarily enterprising jobs include those of sales and marketing field, banker, insurance
underwriter, real estate appraiser, florist, industrial engineer, contractor, warehouse manager,
salesperson-technical products, lawyer, judge, attorney, tv/radio announcer, branch manager,
director industrial relations, government official, insurance manager, managers such as
restaurant/ office/ traffic/human resource/production, etc., salary and wage administrator, labor
arbitrator, systems analyst, director of compensation and benefits, securities salesperson, human
resource recruiter.

C = Conventional.
High conventional people tend to prefer jobs where they are given firm structure and know
exactly what is expected of them. People who rank high on this theme often describe themselves
as conscientious, efficient, and calm. They enjoy activities that involve the precise, ordered use of
data such as keeping and filing records, organizing data, computing, printing, etc.
They enjoy words and numbers and systematic and structured jobs such as clerical, administrative,
time study analyst, business (commercial) teacher, finance expert, accountant, credit manager,
timekeeper, auto writing machine operator, bookkeeping machine operator, estimator, foreign
trade clerk, office worker, payroll clerk, accounting machine operator, personnel clerk, sales
correspondent, reservations agent, bookkeeper, cashier, secretary, medical secretary, library
assistant, data processing worker, mail clerk, personnel secretary, proofreader, and the like.

Source: Santamaria, Josefina O. (2006). Career planning workbook, 4thEd. Pp. 38-41

CHOOSE YOUR CAREER FIRST – NOT YOUR COLLEGE

Approximately 80 percent of college freshmen have not declared a college major. Fifty
percent of those who have declared a major will switch during college. Seventy percent of all
college students will change their major.
These numbers prove that students are not being turned into who they are before making
major decisions – a costly mistake. Most parents who have saved for college plan on their child
graduating in four years. What are the chances that a student who changes majors over and over
or transfers schools will graduate in four years? Simply put: It’s not possible.

Your College Roadmap

The typical student embarks on the college search by first choosing the college they love,
then a major, and finally choosing a corresponding career path. Students should instead embark
on their journey with the end in mind -a future career. Instead of focusing on the four years spent
in college, turn your attention to the 40+ years you will work after graduation.
The college roadmap should be tailored to the individual student. Students should first ask
themselves, “What am I wired to do?” While there’s not one simple answer to this question,
conscientiously dialing into one’s personality allows one to easily identify what they are not wired
to do. From there they can consult sites like the Bureau of Labor and Statistics’ Occupational
Outlook Handbook and O*Net Online to categorize job prospects accordingly. Students should
hone in on career possibilities that satisfy their individual needs and interests. In that regard, the
Birkman Assessment tool can be helpful since it identifies 77 personality scores. When personality
data corresponds to a student’s academic profile, the results can be profound.

The Back-Up Plan

Once potential careers are established, students should back up to the majors that feed
to these careers and research colleges that are respected in those fields. Sometimes it’s one
major-as is the case with teaching or engineering-but often there are several options that feed
into a given career. On the college-bound journey, career needs to be at the forefront of each
student’s choice of major. Choosing career first is actually an investment in college savings, since
knowing upfront where your degree path will take you can save a lot of time and money.

Source: http://www.collegeview.com/articles/article/choose-your-career-first%E2%80%94not-your-college

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 PROCESS
Activity 1- The Quick Job-Hunting Map: The Party

Shown below is a diagram composition of different groups of people gathering in a party

for some reasons. In this party, persons that have the same interests are all gathered in the same
corners of the venue. Guide questions are provided for you to answer.

Guide Questions: Answer as directed.

1. Which group of people above would you instinctively be with, as to the group of people
you would most enjoy being with for the longest time? Explain your answer (2 or 3
sentences will do).
2. After twenty minutes, everyone in the corner you have chosen leaves another party across
town except you. From the remaining group now, which group would you choose to be
with? Explain your answer (2 or 3 sentences will do).
3. After twenty minutes, this particular group too leaves for another party, except you. Of the
group of people that you remain with now, which group would you enjoy being with most?
Explain your answer (2 or 3 sentences will do).

Activity 2- Career Plan

Timetable of Activities: You may add more columns if you want to add more activities in your
career plan.

ACTIVITIES TIMETABLE COMMENTS

Example: Graduate from March 2021 Complete SHS hopefully with
Senior High School honors

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 OUTPUT
Output 1- Match column A with Column B by writing the letter only.

Column A Column B
___ 1. People would like to start projects and make decisions. a.) Conventional
They often enjoy selling things or managing other people. b.) Social
___ 2. Often enjoy making things or performing in front of other c.) Investigative
people. They like flexibility in their lives. d.) Enterprising
___ 3. People like structured job. They enjoy working with e.) Realistic
numbers and instructions. They often organized data and write f.) Artistic
reports.
___ 4. People like to work with their hands, either with plants and
animals or tools. They like to fix things.
___ 5. People like to analyze data and solve problems. They
usually prefer to work independently.

Output 2- Documented Interview with Preferred Career Practitioners

1. Name one (1) job/occupation that you feel so far you would want to have in the future.
2. Do background research on this job by actually interviewing an individual who hold such
job. Find out the following information from the interview:
• Job Title/Position Title
• Needed academic preparation
• Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, expected competencies to succeed in the job
• Demand for the Job
• Perks of the job
• Difficulties/Challenged
• Expected compensation/remuneration package of a person occupying the position
3. Write the results of the research in a short size of paper.

References:

Department of Education Personal Development Reader, pp. 122- 129

Personal Development Quarter 2- Module 6: Career Assessment Alternative Delivery Mode,
Department of Education Schools Division of Negros Oriental Region VII

Answers Key:

Activity 1: Answers vary.

Activity 2: Answers vary.