MODULE 3.

1
Knowing Option
( Option Knowledge)

This module is designed to give an idea on how to balance education, work,

and leisure as part of career planning.
Objectives
At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Come-up with a plan in balancing work, education, and leisure.

• Gain deeper idea in different educational options and leisure.
Topic Overview
• 5 Steps To Finding The Right Career For You
• About your Option Knowledge
• Knowledge about Occupation
• Compare and Contrast

Star-Up Activity : In this activity, consider yourself that your already an educator. Using the table below, list
down at least three plans that you have for your learning, for your leisure, and for your work. You may present
your answers in bullet format or in sentence format,

Learning Work Leisure

How are you blending learning, working, and playing into your life right now?
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 Understanding Some Concepts: After gaining self-knowledge from the previous lesson we may now
move-on on the next stage of CIP Pyramid.

Many believe these are three separate areas of life: education, work, leisure. Today they are more
interconnected. Blended throughout our lives

After completing your self assessment, you've been left with a list of occupations that seem
interesting. However, you probably don't know as much as you should about a lot of them. It's time to start
gathering information. Several might appeal to you based on their descriptions and earnings. Make sure
you also find out what the educational requirements are for entry-level jobs, as well as the job outlooks.
You need to know your chances of finding a job when you are ready.(Source: https://www.thebalance
careers.com/career-development-101-525507).

By learning more about career opportunities and ensuring they compliment your career identity,
you are making positive progression towards meeting your career aspirations! It is essential that you
explore career options that are attractive to you, but it is also important to know those that you are not
interested in. Remember, there is no way to know all of the information out there! Now, it may be helpful
to create a list that contains items that you want to have more in-depth knowledge about.(Source: https://
www.uis.edu/career/students/career-planning/options-to-explore/summary-of-options/)

5 Steps To The
Finding
next The
step Right Career
is to use For You(Source:
this information https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/
as you progress through the stages of the GOALS program.
2018/09/27/5-steps-to-finding-the-right-career-for-you/#26827e235abb)

If you’re feeling stuck, unsure, or confused, don’t worry. Here are five steps you can take toward discovering the
career that will truly satisfy you.
1. Take career assessments.
Remember in high school, being given career personality tests that would tell you what you should be when you
grow up? They may have seemed silly, but the right career assessment can actually be an incredibly useful tool in
discovering your path , especially if you aren’t sure where to start. There are two elements to a career assessment.
• It should be valid and reliable. The test should actually measure what it claims to measure, and you should
get consistent results over multiple tries.
• You should know how to use the results to your advantage. It’s one thing to have a list of potential careers.
It’s another to use a career assessment as a starting point for insight and self-reflection. Remember, a career
assessment isn’t a shortcut; it’s a tool. It’s up to you to use it.
2. Make a list of your options.
Overwhelmed by the need to make a decision? Whether you know exactly what you want to do or not, knowing
how to get there is tricky. In order to find your dream career, you need to carefully sort through your options in
order to find the best route.
Make a list of all your options, whether those are tangible job opportunities, education, or career paths. Once you
have everything written down, you can parse out what isn’t exactly right, and narrow your goals. Try to create as
many options for yourself, so you have plenty to choose from. You can also rank your options from best to worst,
and even combine some that may be similar.
3. Look for overlap.
What you’re good at, what companies need, and what you like to do might all be different, but it’s important to try
to find the overlap between the three. That’s how you find your optimal career path. Rather than looking at job
titles, consider your interests, hobbies, and skills, and then work out how those translate.
While you’re at it, look back at your previous experiences to inform your future. What did you enjoy doing in
previous jobs? What did you dislike? Knowing your values, passions, and skills will help you understand what
kind of career you should pursue. And being alert of these factors means you can actively seek out careers that
require your specific talents.
4. Network.
Whether you’re actively searching for a new career, or just trying to get a sense of what path you should be on,
networking is a great way to dip your feet in the waters. The more people you meet, the more insight you can get
into what the work environment is like, what the people are like, and how they enjoy the work. And if you are
looking for that next job, networking is crucial. Surveys show about 85% of jobs are filled through networking!
5. Ask a mentor.
Never underestimate the value and power of a good mentor! When I made my career shift, I knew I couldn’t go at
it alone. I decided I wanted to learn from the best — so I started working with mentors.
There are many different types of mentors, from the kind you pay to the kind that has been there, done that, to the
kind that can advocate for you at work. The right mentor, no matter what type, will give you guidance and help
boost your career. And the studies back it up — about 80% of CEOs attribute their success to having worked with
mentors.
 Re-Visiting your Idea:

1. List at least 5 website where you can explore for a job?(example: www.trabahanap.com)
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2. Among the 5 Steps To Finding The Right Career, which aspect do you think is very much helpful to
you find a job? ______________________________________________________________________
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3. How your knowledge of the job options help you in your career plan?__________________________
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Deepening
Here are some ideas that you need to consider whenever you doing and exploration about career options:
(excerpt from: https://career.fsu.edu/)

About your Option Knowledge

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 Consider the forms foundation of career  Consider labor market and occupational
decision making information, government reports, websites,
 Always remember that options knowledge is books, journals, etc.
“out there”  Find, organize, and evaluate the information
 Research skills is needed

Knowledge about Occupation


 Review of the definitions: work, career,  Always keep in mind that occupations are
occupation, job, position changing
 Use your Schema: a meaningful way to  Information is fluid and dynamic
categorize career options

Compare and Contrast the following

 Accreditation  Certification
 Ranking  Licensure
Short Assessment:(8 points each)
Why is it that having a knowledge in different career options is very important in career development?
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REFERENCES:

MCKAY, D. (2019). Career Development 101 - Everything You Need to Know.

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/career-development-101-525507

University of Illinois Springfield (2020). Option to Explore. https:// www.uis.edu/career/students/career-

planning/options-to-explore/summary-of-options/

Stahl, A. (2018). 5 Steps To Finding The Right Career For You.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/%202018/09/27/5-steps-to-finding-the-right-career-for-
you/#26827e235abb

STERLING COLLEGE(N.D.). PASSION DISCOVERY WORKSHEET.

https://www.sterling.edu/sites/default/files/Passion%20Discovery%20Worksheet.pdf

PREPARED BY:

JEFFREY V. SAPITAN,LPT
INSTRUCTOR