Pathway Process Letter thing

Dear Aunt

One of the classes on my Certificate in Preparation for Tertiary Study is a Study & Career Pathway class.

During my time studying in this class I have learnt about personality theories including Myers Briggs, Keirsey and The Holland code we have also covered setting goals using the S.M.A.R.T format.

I did not find the Myers Briggs or Keirsey personality tests helpful for my study and career prospects, each time I attempted them I got a different result. Upon relating either the Myers Briggs or Keirsey test results to my eventual career hopes they both contradicted my decision to train to be a special needs teacher. The result of the Holland Code test was the closest to my perceptions of my own personality matching my career choice. I wouldn’t personally use online tests when choosing a career pathway as I have come to my own decision about my career choice based on personal experience and prior employment. However through studying the different methods I can see how they would be useful for other students who have not made their career choices. Moreover, once I qualify as a teacher a understanding of my students learning personalities will be useful in this role.

We have also covered setting S.M.A.R.T goals (Specific, Manageable, Achievable, Realistic and Time Realistic). Overall, I think learning about goals is one strategy that gets taught at every level of education, but each time it gets more in depth and complex. I did nevertheless find learning about goals very helpful. We covered setting goals for reaching your career and study goals, an aspect of goal setting which I have not previously learnt.  I found that learning about goals using real life scenarios more beneficial to my personal learning style, I could relate this to the last time I was asked to set personal goals, when completing the Outward Bound course last year.

As you know Auntie, my long term goal is to become a fully qualified teacher by March 10^th 2016, I plan to do my degree at either Victoria University or Massey University after gaining entry by completing a trimester three Certificate in University Preparation (CUP) at Victoria University with a B+ average. I chose this particular career path after working at Kimi Ora School in Thorndon for 18 months. I found it a good experience working and assisting with the running of the class. Before choosing this pathway I explored two other careers, automotive mechanics and being a chef but due to the physical demands and work times these both proved un-manageable.

Once again dear Auntie, I thank you for your continuing interest, support and encouragement in my study and career

Yours sincerely

Jack Adams

Vision Statment Essay - short basic essay on myself..

My vision statement for the future is to aspire to provide humour and fun, while keeping my honesty and integrity. Friends and family will push me towards my goal of finding a job that’s both economically stable and is also different each day. My eventual goal is to become a teacher and I am currently enrolled in the Certificate in Preparation for Tertiary Study (CPTS). This is the first step on my plan to get a teaching degree.

My interests include reading, comedy, gaming and cooking. I enjoy reading, especially adventure and science fiction, because it allows me to use my imagination more. I enjoy comedy because I enjoy making people laugh. Cooking brings out my creative side as I like to experiment with ingredients and flavours which doesn’t always work out well which shows me what to do differently for next time. Gaming (Internet or Xbox) is enjoyable for me because it is very strategic and requires patience.

Motivations that drive me forward are family and friends. I’m not very good at self motivation so I occasionally need a bit of pushing to move forward. My family are big influences for motivation helping me with study and giving me the space required for learning and study at home. My friends help motivate me by reading my work and providing feedback, having somebody who is not studying look at your work, I have found, is one of the best way to eradicate bad habits in your work as they will find errors faster allowing you to change things.

My values include honesty, adventure, family and friends. To be honest is a very important value to me because it promotes trust. Adventure is a great way to explore new things and a great way to enjoy my life. Family and friends are important because they are always there to help me through the hard times, also when I become unmotivated they are there to push me to reach my goals.

(No conclusion as of yet, still working on it)