My Future: Why I want to be a fire chief

Through this course, you have developed a deeper understanding of yourself and how you can prepare for the future of work by digging into the value of a personal brand. Remember, your worldview and workview will provide the foundation of who you are and what you believe while in pursuit of coherence and meaning making of what you want to do. This final assignment has multiple components: Component #1: The first step in any career plan is to figure out what type of work interests you and what education and skills you will need to find a career. Go to https://www(dot)mynextmove(dot)org/ and complete a career assessment that will help you evaluate: Work Interest, Personality, Values (similar to your worldview), and Skills. It will then list a range of occupations that match your profile, allow you to choose the level of the occupation/career you would like to achieve, and identify the education you will need to obtain a position at that level. Component #2: Review the range of occupations that match your profile and select one that intrigues you the most. Ask yourself: (1) why do you find this occupation delightful or intriguing?, (2) how might you explore the delightful parts?, (3) how does this occupation match with your worldview, workview, and other future of work components?, and (4) why/why not? It’s important to provide an analysis of the important components of the occupation: typical occupation tasks, work interest profile alignment, skills, values, work conditions, education requirements, future outlook (this is where technological disruption may be seen – take some time to discuss the disruption occurring in this industry), and earnings. Ask yourself, based on what we have discussed in this course, are there new skills or competencies needed to be successful in this chosen occupation? Additionally, please answer the questions below: What is your target occupation based on your results? What education do you need to obtain and be successful in that job/career and how and when do you plan to obtain it? What will you do while getting the education needed to build contacts, networks, or other pathways to your target job? Once hired: Who will you seek out as your mentor(s)? What key external professional/occupational/personal networks will you need to build or join and maintain to be successful in this job? What will you do to keep your skills up to date with changing technologies (disruption) or other ways this job might/will change in the future? The importance of lifelong learning is relevant here. Also, consider upskilling, skilling, or re-skilling as your job may evolve. What do you want to be doing in ten years? What else do you need to achieve your ten-year goal(s)? How will your job/career fit with your personal/family life? Who else do you need to consider and consult in making job/career decisions? What will you do to find an employer(s) and work environment that meets your expectations (workview is really important)? Once employed, what will you do to improve the employment conditions and opportunities that allow you and your fellow employees to achieve their career goals? This paper should be 3- to 5-pages in length, double-spaced, 11-point font and is worth 100 points (15% of your final grade) and will be graded on the following criteria: Meeting the assignment criteria and portray critical thinking skills through writing Please cite and provide an in-depth, specific analysis. Presenting clear organization and appropriate use of correct terminology from the text, lectures, and articles Using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation Using proper quoting, paraphrasing, and footnoting