Quiz - Where are you at with your career plans?

1. Motivation: How motivated are you to find out about career options?

Proactive planner – I’ve gone to see the careers adviser already
Laid-back but confident – I’ll land on my feet and pull something together
Disorganised and last-minute – I’ll think about it when I have to
Uncertain – I need some help

2. Communication: How would you describe your communication with your parents?

Good – close, open, we talk freely
I go to them if I want to talk
I don’t like it when they ask me questions
We’re not on very good terms at the moment

3. Parental influence: How much do your parents try and influence your career decision?

They leave me to it. My parents believe I’m responsible for making my own decision and that it’s the only way I learn and become an adult
They act as a reality checker and bring me down to earth if I come out with some really wild suggestions, but generally they keep an open mind
They try to influence my career decision by making subtle suggestions, asking questions and talking about what it was like for them
They try to influence my career decision – they say they don’t want me to waste my time doing something that won’t get me a good job

4. Your influencers: In your opinion, what is the main influencer on your career decision?

Me!
My parents and family/whānau
Media e.g TV, radio, Internet, magazines etc
My friends

5. Decision-making: How do you usually make decisions?

Seek out all facts, think on them for a while, then decide on something
Ask other people what they think, and talk until I come up with the best option
Go with the flow, what’s the hurry? Another offer may come up that sounds better!
Avoid making a decision until the pressure is on, and then I start to panic!

6. Progress at school: How are you doing at school?

I’m achieving very well in most or all areas
I’ve got average grades, but a good social life and attitude towards school
I’m not interested in school at the moment
I’m ready to leave school and do something else

7. Career planning: What are you planning to do when you finish school?

I have clear plans
I’m tossing up a couple of ideas at the moment, and I’ve talked to my parents about it
I’ve thought about it a little bit, but am not really motivated
I have no idea!

8. Careers help: Do you need some more help with your career decision?

No, I’ve got a good steer on the information I need
Maybe, if I get stuck, but I know where I can find help
Yes, but not sure where to get that help
My parents are expecting me to sort things out for myself