introduced a theory that described career development in terms of life stages and life roles. Super was one of the first theorists to discuss the constantly evolving nature of career development, and the importance of finding a balance between career and personal life. Super’s developmental model emphasized how personal experiences interact with occupational preferences in creating one’s self-concept. Super discussed how each of us progress through various life and career development stages, including
Family Experience My family has been a huge influence on my life choices, as well as my career choices. The concept of helping and being there for someone in need has always been a strong characteristic for my family. No one goes through a hard ship alone, nor does anyone never have someone they can’t count on. I feel the strong sense of helping that was instilled me since I was young has been an important driving factor in my choice to have a career in a helping profession, such as becoming a registered
Since I was a little child I loved sitting in front of the TV, with my sandwich and ice tea, and just flip threw channels to any interesting sporting event that was on at the moment, from baseball to swimming I would just sit there and watch these men talk about sports and it seemed as if they enjoyed it. As the years went by I watched the people on ESPN every night. I said to my self, “I could talk about sports and get paid for it”. Right then and there I decided what I wanted to be, and what I
Each person at some point develops their own personal goals for their life. These goals can range anywhere from owning that perfect home with a white picket fence, becoming a famous artist or athlete, earning a degree and landing that dream job, or becoming a person of high social stature. These life goals can be a product of societal influences and expectations. However, what happens when these goals seem to be unachievable for a person? The strain theory that was developed by Robert Merton sheds
Throughout life, people are influenced by others when it comes to career paths. For example, career paths can be directed by our backgrounds such as family and culture. The career path I chose has been influenced by family and those who support me and encourage me during school. The career path I have chosen is to work with women survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I will discuss how self-assessments helped me gain an understanding which careers might be worth pursuing because of my interests
twenty years ago in Tehran, Iran. My parents and I moved to America when I was about seven years old. Moving to America was an amazing experience, even though it was hard to leave all of our relatives behind. My mom has her medical degree from the University of Tehran where she was a family doctor. She now works as the program director of the nursing department in South University. My mom has always been a huge inspiration and big symbol of strength in my life. She has worked very hard for what
We’re all paving roads. Planning for the future. School paves the way for college, college paves the way for a career, and a career paves the way for the rest of a person’s life. Some people’s roads are extremely hard to build, meeting mountains and rivers at every decision they make. Some people’s roads are constructed hastily, not caring that their path leads directly into a thick forest, they’ll figure it out when they get there. The road I’m paving has always naturally leaned toward music. However
is the reflection of values that guides one to plan and set goals in their personal and professional Life. With this in mind, and that caring is the essence of nursing practice, my career path goals were outlined and focused on concept of education , health and care. My perspectives and beliefs about nursing as a profession have been gradually developed throughout the years by the influence of many, mentorship, education and by long years of clinical experience. Beliefs Nursing. Nurses help
looking back on my secondary education, I remember having a teacher in high school who was the most caring person I have ever met, Ms. Noriega. She was not just a teacher but also a friend. She was there for me when I needed someone to talk to but also when I needed assistance with school work. No matter the time or place, Ms. Noriega listened to me with caring ears. She did not judge me but rather guided me toward the right direction. On the other hand, I remember teachers like my ninth grade English
Career Autobiography Throughout life, people are influenced by others when it comes to career paths. For example, career paths can be directed by our backgrounds such as family and culture. The career path I chose has been influenced by family and those who support me and encourage me during school. The career path, I have chosen is to work with women survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I will discuss how self-assessments helped me gain an understanding, which careers might be worth