Chapter 4 Making Career Decisions

1. Chapter 4 Making Career Decisions Lesson 4.1 Making Decisions

2. Why decision making is an important skill Steps you can follow to make decisions Discover continued

3. How to deal with things that stand in the way of decisions How to make better decisions Discover

4. Decisions are an important part of life. The stronger your decision-making skills are, the wiser your decisions will be. Why It’s Important

5. decision obstacle outcome adaptability attitude Key Terms

6. You make hundreds of decisions every day. Each decision is a choice you make about what action to take. Making Decisions

7. Decision making is an important life skill. When you make a decision, you take charge of your future. Taking Charge of Your Future

8. The hardest part about making an important decision may be figuring out where to start. Making a decision is easier if you break the problem into smaller steps. The Seven Steps of Effective Decision Making

9. Graphic Organizer Seven Steps to a Decision 7. Plan How to Reach Your Goal 6. Make a Decision 5. Evaluate Your Options 4. Gather Information 3. Identify Your Options 2. Analyze Your Resources 1. Define Needs or Wants

10. Even when you carefully follow the seven basic steps of decision making, you can run into obstacles. An obstacle is something that stands in your way. Overcoming Problems

11. You’ll run into obstacles as you face decisions. The important thing is not to give up. Look for a way around the obstacles. Never Give In to Obstacles

12. As you go through life, you’ll get better and better at making decisions. If you learn something from each decision, you’ll make a better choice next time. Making Better Decisions

13. The more decisions you make using the seven basic steps, the more skilled you’ll become. With practice, you’ll feel more comfortable using the decision-making process. Keep Practicing the Seven Steps

14. Think carefully about everyday decisions, even routine decisions. This will help you keep on track to your career goal. Pay Attention to Everyday Decisions

15. Obstacles cause less damage if you recognize them early. If an obstacle presents itself, figure out how to work around it and strategize a backup plan. Recognize and Plan for Obstacles

16. The outcome of your decision is its result or effect. A new decision may have a different outcome. Accept the Outcome of Each Decision

17. If circumstances change, be flexible and adaptable. Adaptability is being able or willing to change in order to suit different conditions. Be Willing to Change Your Decision

18. Your attitude is your basic outlook on life. If you have a positive attitude, you’re already on your way to success. Check Your Attitude

19. You don’t need to depend on luck for your decision. Take control of your life and what happens to you. Forget About Luck

20. Self-Esteem No one knows your skills better than you do. If you don’t speak up and tell people what you’re good at, they may never find out. Attitude Counts

21. Is it important to consider other people’s opinions when making a career decision? Other people can help you evaluate your options. However, it is important to put yourself first when making career decisions, because, after all, it’s your career. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A continued

22. How might your attitude make it difficult to learn from a decision? A negative attitude might prevent you from accepting and evaluating an outcome of a decision that is different from what you wanted or hoped. This would prevent you from learning from the decision. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A

23. End of Chapter 4 Making Career Decisions Lesson 4.1 Making Decisions