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My LifeWork Details (884)

If you are viewing this as LWPS post # 884, you can use the exact copy in this Google Template to edit to your needs, and print for your LW (e)P notebook if you wish.
Please read the introduction below. Please read the instructions below before you work on this Google Template (GT), and consider using any changes in your version of this GT.

Top | Introduction | Instructions | Changes || Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Additional Information

Tasks

Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.

Instructions for this "Tasks" section

Usually, a person's LifeWork can be defined by one to two tasks. (Examples). If you know them, list them above, then go to 'd' below.
If you do not know your top 5 tasks, go to # F4: My Top 5 Tasks (GT) (nnn) (MV) (eP) (PH) ONET. Tasks and Work ActivitiesList 2: My top 5 competencies (tasks) that I enjoy doing
List ten (10) of your favorite work tasks above and prioritize the top 5, then the top 2.
For the top 2 "Tasks"
1. If you found a task in an ONET occupation, you might find it useful to add the link to that occupation at the end of the task so you can review it later.
2. COPY your top 2 tasks (with ONET links, if appropriate) and PASTE them into the "Tasks" section in your version [(MV)] of A: My One Page LifeWork Profile(s) (GT) (501) (MV) (eP) (PH)

Tools & Technology

My Top 5 Tools

Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.

My Top 5 Technologies

Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.

Instructions for this "Tools & Technology" section

If you do not know your top 5 "Tools & Technologies", go to # F1: My Top 5 Tools and Technologies (GT) (848) (MV) (eP) (PH) 191 ONET Tools & TechnologyList 2: My top 5 competencies (tasks) that I enjoy doing
List ten (10) of your favorite work "Tools & Technologies" above and prioritize the top 5.
COPY the top 5 to A: My One Page LifeWork Profile(s) (GT) (501) (MV) (eP) (PH)

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Skills

Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.

Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Abilities

Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Work Activities

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Work Context

Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?

Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

Job Zone

Title	Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education	Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Related Experience	A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples	Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.
SVP Range	(7.0 to < 8.0)

Interests

Interest code: ICR

Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Work Styles

Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.

Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Work Values

Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Related Occupations

Wages & Employment Trends

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Introduction

This is the second (2nd) most important LifeWork planning document you will create and maintain because it contains all of the details about you and your LifeWork. It is based on the third most important doc which is your eP and it is teh basis for your first (1st) most importatn - your A: One-Page.

Compare this to the Detailed Reports for three (3) of the 889 occupations listed in the ONET DB like Computer Analyst, Diesel Mechanic, or Nurse. Click here to learn how to explore the ONET DB for other occupations that may interest you. Your LifeWork Details will be ... uniqueresemble

In the instructions below you will be asked to use your list of Interests to find five (5) occupations (out of 998) in the ONET DB. You will pick the most interesting one and COPY each of teh 14 descriptors startting with Tasks.

Please read theses instructions below before you work on this template.

If you haven't already done so, create your version of A: My One Page LifeWork Profile(s) (GT) (501) (MV) (eP) (PH) and make the MV in "(MV)" a hyperlink to your version.
This LWPS template is intended for youth over 12 years old and adults who have never done career/LifeWork planning.

If you have already created your "My Interests" document (from this Google Template) COPY and merge this Google Template into it and rename it to "My Top 5 Interests".
Review your list, reflect upon what interests are most important to you and move them to the top. The first interest will be the one that is MOST important to you AT THIS TIME. The second interest will be th second most important, etc. Expect these interests to change over time and other interests will become more important. That is natural and expected.
Create a Google doc for each of your top 5 interests and write about that interest. COPY the URL for that document, highlight (Select) that interest above, then click on "Link" to make that interest a hyperlink to your document that talks about that interest. Your top 5 interests should always have a Google doc supporting and explaining why this interest is so important to you.
If one or more of your top interests change, keep the link to the story and reorder your top 5 and make sure you have a story for each.
Review, reflect upon and revise your stories as needed. Print them off so you can carry them with you to review and revise.
Print this list and keep it with you so you can write down more interests as you think of them. Edit this digital list to make those changes when you have access to it. Then reprint it.
These instructions and the TOC below are located at the bottom of this document so you can easily print just the top portion to carry with you and file in your LW Portfolio notebook which we will ta to lk about later.
Delete these instructions if you wish.

FYI: The URL for the published version of the Google doc (GD) "A very simple process to (re)define your LifeWork" is http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcsr5dtm_100g8tjjfhj

Click here to send an email to the original author of that document, if you have any comments or suggested improvements.

If Google did not automatically make the title of my document "My LifeWork", edit the title to change it to "My LifeWork".
Over time I will be editing this document to define my LifeWork. The occupation below is not (necessarily) my LifeWork, but has many characteristics of it - or will - over time.
Starting with the first section "Tasks" I will delete every word that does not appeal to me. I will add words or phrases or sentences that describe tasks that interest me. I'll prioritize them.
I'll repeat this for ALL of the sections.
COPY "(When I define my LifeWork, I will type the title here.)"
SELECT the occupation title under "Summary Report for:" and PASTE in what you just copied to you clipboard.
There are other lists you might consider for each section below. COPY each and PASTE it under the appropriate section.
1. Under Tasks COPY/PASTE this unpublished GD List 2: My top 5 competencies (tasks) that I enjoy doing

Changes:

V 0.1 - 8/30/10 - Added to Google Templates.
The above changes will be noted in the Status of 24 LifeWork planning documents/Google Templates. I recommend that you click here to create a Google Calendar event to remind you to review it.
Send improvements to templates@lifeworkps.com (change -post#)

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Career Cybercounseling (CCC) :: Blog :: B1: My LifeWork Details

April 09, 2006

B1: My LifeWork Details

Tasks

Tools & Technology

My Top 5 Tools

My Top 5 Technologies

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Work Activities

Job Zone

Interests

Work Styles

Work Values

Related Occupations

Wages & Employment Trends

National

State & National

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Introduction

Please read theses instructions below before you work on this template.

Changes:

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