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Development of Guidance and Counselling Instruments
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Career Plan
Choose a job you love and you will
never have to work a day in your life!
Confucius
Student ___________________________
Age_________
School ____________________________
Author - Belu Tamara – Psychology/History Teacher, Liceul Tehnologic de Transporturi Auto,
Craiova-Romania
Interpretation-Militaru Gabriela - Psychopedagogical Counselor, Liceul Tehnologic de Transporturi
Auto, Craiova-Romania
Editing: Radu Daniela Laura – IT Teacher, Liceul Tehnologic de Transporturi Auto, Craiova-
Romania
This Career Plan is a result of the project
"Development of guidance and counseling instruments in vocational education",
no. 22012-1-TR1-LEO04-35830 and is financed by the European Commission.
The Career Plan reflects only the view of the authors and the Commission cannot be held
responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

Instead of INTRODUCTION.....
Frogs Allegory
Once upon a time there was a group of little frogs which wanted to
start a race. Their goal was to reach the top of a very tall tower.
Many spectators gathered to watch the race and to encourage them.
Most of them did not believe that any of the frog will be able to reach the top of
the tower. Thus, in the distance shouts were always heard, 'They will never reach
the top, the tower is too high! "
Soon , the frogs began to give up.
There was only one climbing confidently without taking into consideration
what the crowd was shouting at it “It is too tiring! Nobody can reach the top!”
But this little frog, with a huge ambition and strength was the only one to
reach the top of the tower.
There was one thing the others did not know: The little frog was deaf!!
Lesson learned?
Follow your dream, do not listen to others and
Stay always POSITIVE !

Career Choice
Stages of carrer planning
6.Career
Re-evaluation
5. Labor market
Job offers
and
acceptance
Job success
4. Contacts for emplyment
Job search
CV
and letters
of intent
Interviews
3. Decision making
Career
objectives
Personal
Objectives
Services
provided
for
community
Life-long
learning
2.Career Research
Information
research
Documentary
interview
Practice
and
voluteering
Practical
experience
Job trends
1. Self - knowledge
Personality and
attitude
Skills and
achievements
Knowledge
and learning
style
Values Interests
Entrepreneurial
spirit

Find the best job that suits your skills ,your personality and the most important ,
your interest in career.
There are 4 main factors that need to be considered when choosing a career:
1. Your skills
2. Your personality
3. Your professional interests
4. Your values
1.SKILLS
The most required skills by employers are the following:
1. Effective communication
2. Teamwork
3. Public Relations
4. Analysis and investigation
5.Initiativeand self- determination
6. Driving license
7. Writing skills
8. Planning and organizing
9. Flexibility
10. Time management

2.Your personality – Self -knowledge
TEST 1 Date ______________
Choose the answer that you represent.
Rate by 1 DA responses and 0 points NO answers.
Finally, gather points. What you get? ___________________
• I am trying hard to correct my imperfections.  Yes  No
• It often bothers me that things are not as they should .  Yes  No
• I hate wasting time.  Yes  No
• I often blame myself when things go wrong.  Yes  No
• Often, the smallest mistake can ruin everything for me.  Yes  No
• I find it hard to relax and to be playful.  Yes  No
• I often feel that I run out of time and I still have many things to do.  Yes  No
•Unfair things bother me very much.  Yes  No
• I get really upset if somebody is not punished for his bad actions.  Yes  No
•I usually see things in either black or white.  Yes  No
• Many people rely on my help and my generosity.  Yes  No
• I am very proud of the services I provided to others.  Yes  No
• I like to be an important person in the lives of the others.I like it when
people need me.
 Yes  No
• It seems that I have a personal „radar”that detects others’moods and
preferences .
 Yes  No
• Each of my friend reveals different aspects of my personality .  Yes  No
• I don not think I have too many needs.  Yes  No
• When I have free time, I usually spend it helping others.  Yes  No
•It is very important for me to have the sense of personal freedom.  Yes  No

TEST 2 Date ______________
Fill inribbon above what you want to become.Fill quadrants mind the recommendationslistedbelow
for each quadrant.
Afteranalyzing the text with counselor,mentioninthe ribbon bottom the new optionsyou have.
Quadrant 1: Strengths - Thinkaboutwhat qualities,skills,talentsyouhave,whatyoulove todo!
Quadrant 2: Weaknesses/areasforimprovement - Thinkaboutwhat you do nothave , what youdo not
knowto do and what wouldpreventyoufrom achievingwhatyoudesire!
Quadrant 3: Opportunity - Thinkaboutwhatyou have andcan helpyouachieve your"dream"!
Quadrant 4: Threat- Thinkabout whatcan preventyoufromfulfilling "dream"!
I WANT TO BECOME
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NOW I HAVE MORE OPTIONS
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1 2
3
4

TEST 3 Date ______________
WHAT TYPE OF INTELLIGENCE DO I HAVE?
The theory of multiple intelligence has strong implications in the process of
learning and self- development, giving us a new perspective through which
to analyze our lifestyle, hobbies and future career.
Mark the sentences that are true for you and circle the indicated number !
1. I hear the words in my mind before I read, pronounce or write them 1
2. Books are very important for me 1
3. I memorize more from listening to radio/audio cassete/CD or a movie 1
4. I like games like Scrabble, anagrams,etc 1
5. I like to entertain myself and others with jokes, rhymes, etc 1
6. Colleagues often ask me to explain the meaning of the words I use 1
7. I learn easily English, human sciences than mathematics 1
8. When I drive the car , I pay more attention to the road signs than to landscapes 1
9. I recently wrote something that I am really proud of /or it has been appreciated by others 1
10. During a conversation I use information I heard or read about it 1
11. I feel better when things are measured, analyzed, classified, cuantified 2
12. I like to find logical errors in what others say or do 2
13. I can count easily in my mind 2
14. Mathemathics, physycs,chemistry are my favorite subjects 2
15. I like games that require logical thinking 2
16. I like to do small experiments with substances,plants or animals 2
17. My mind always looks for logical structures, rules, sequences in everything I do 2
18. I think everything has a logical explanation 2
19. I am interested in science breakthroughs 2
20. Sometimes I think in clear,abstract concepts that I do not express in words 2
21. I like books and magazines with many illustrations 3
22. When I close my eyes, I can see clearly images 3
23. I can easily imagine how something would look like seen from above 3
24. I am sensitive at colors 3
25. I like to take photos or to record what I see around me 3
26. I like visual games like puzzles, mazes,etc 3
27. I dream a lot when I sleep 3
28. I know how get directions in a new location 3
29. I like to draw ,paint ,etc 3
30. Geometry seems easier for me than algebra 3
31. I need to practice to develop a habit , It is not enough just to read or to watch a demonstration 4
32. I think I have a good motor coordination 4
33. I like sport activities 4
34. I find it hard not to move for a long period 4
35. The best ideas come to my mind when I walk or do sports 4
36. I like handmade activities 4
37. I need to touch objects to learn more about them 4
38. I prefer to spend my free time in nature 4

39. I usually use gestures or other forms of body language when I talk to others 4
40. I like « Montagne russe » (roller coaster) and other similar experiences 4
41. I have a nice voice 5
42. I always detect a Falsee note 5
43. I usually beat the rhythm or sing a song while doing or learning something new 5
44. I know many songs 5
45. If I listen to a song 1-2 times I can reproduce it clearly 5
46. I can keep the pace with a percussion instrument when song is sung 5
47. I frequently listen to music 5
48. Sometimes I find myself walking down the street and singing 5
49. I play a musical instrument 5
50. My life would be poorer if there was no music 5
51. Colleagues often come to me to ask for my advice 6
52. When I have a problem,I seek the help of the others rather than trying to solve it by myself 6
53. I prefer team sports to those that can be practiced individually 6
54. I have at least three close friends 6
55. I prefer to spend my evenings with friends than to stand home alone 6
56. I consider myself a leader or others have told me that I am a leader 6
57. I prefer Monopoly or bridge rather than video games or other games that I have to play by myself 6
58. I like to teach others what I know 6
59. I like activities where I can collaborate with others 6
60. I feel good in the crowd, but I also like to meditate at my own problems when I can 6
61. I like to build things out of wood or to assemble parts 7
62. I know how to fix various defects at home or in the car 7
63. I am passionate about rallies and cars in general 7
64. I would like to be an owner or to have my own business 7
65. I believe that I am strong and independent 7
66. I understand the way a machine operates 7
67. I would rather spend my time playing computer games 7
68. If I had a car,I would spend most of the time driving 7
69. I would like to repair the car on my own 7
70. At school I like to learn from practical acrivities rather than from what is written in notebooks 7
71. I like to be surrounded by plants 8
72. I often play with animals 8
73. I like plant/animals experiments 8
74. When I work I like to categorize things according to their importance 8
75. I like to wear clothes made of natural materials 8
76. I feel good in the forest 8
77. Weekeds are great to be spent out in nature 8
78. I believe I am a good cook 8
79. In my room has to be at least one plant 8
80. I love to find out new information about animals and plants 8
Sums up how many times you circled / marked each number (1-8) and complete the sum obtained to the
corresponding number! Write howmuch of one you circled? But 2? etc..!
1 ______ 2______ 3 _____ 4_____ 5 _____ 6 _____ 7 _____ 8 ______

3. Your Career Interests
Most students who choose a career usually say: `I want something
interesting '. Interests have already exerted a significant influence in choosing
the ways to spend the free time, holidays, subjects and
even career.
Personal interests are used to choose friends and to
develop skills , but may have a role in the choice of future
profession.
The following tests will help you outline the major interests and their
connection with your future job.
TEST 4 Date ______________
QUESTIONS ABOUT TYPES OF JOBS AND PROFESSIONS
1. What type of job do you prefer?Mark withan “ x”,the one that you prefer.
To work outdoors To work indoors
Physical work Intellectual work
To work inoffice To work inproduction
To do the same work all the time To do differentworkall the time
To work alone To work ina team
I wantto be a manager To be an employee
I wantto work withpeople I wantto work withobjects,animals
2. What kind of qualities from the left column do you think are needed for
the professionsmentioned in the middle column. Fill in the last column as
in the given example.
Qualities Jobs Chosen Qualities
1 Dexterity Doctor 1-2-3-4-7-8-12-13-14-16
2 Balanced nervous system Teacher
3 Patience Informatician
4 Attention Saleperson
5 Physical power Hairdresser
6 Sharp hearing Electrician
7 Good memory Farmer
8 Good eyesight Soldier
9 Creativity Artist (actor, singer)
10 Oratorical ability Driver
11 Sociability Priest
12 Punctuality Turner/ Metal lathe
operator
13 Discipline Secretary
14 Persuasion Fashion model

15 High level of cultural knowledge Mechanic
16 Accurate language TV reporter
17 Beauty, balanced body
3. Write 10 occupations which you thinkyou know best.Rate then from 1,2,3 .. 10 the order in
which you wouldlike to choose a particular occupation in the blue column.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Motivate your choice usingone of the followingsentences:
I like it. It’sinteresting.Ihave enoughknowledgeaboutit.It’swell paid.Ihave the rightskills.Itis
fashionable. It’smyparents’choice/desire.Itcanmake me well-known.Iwish. Myfriendswantthe same
thing.
4. Write an essay entitled: "A day of work after 10 years."
Describe exactly what do you do, what do you work and how do you feel.
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TEST 5 Date ______________
Check True or Falsee guiding you the way you react in most cases, not just in some cases.
Count how many answers are affirmative on each section.
Section A
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1. I like to build or fix things True False
2. I like to work with with tools and technical
equipment
True False
3. I like practical activities True False
4. I am preoccupied about the way in which
things work
True False
5. I like to understand how things happen. True False
6. I like to create handmade things True False
7. I like towork withequipment. True False
Section B
________
1. I feel happy when I am surrounded by people. True False
2. I like to help True False
3. People ask me frequently to help them solving
their problems.
True False
4. I like to give advice. True False
5. I pay attention when someone speaks. True False
6. I am not nervous when I have to speak in
public.
True False
7. I think I am able to teachpeople differentthings. True False
Section C
_________
1.I like to make decisions and to assume
responsibility for them.
True False
2. I like to take the initiative True False
3. I have a lot of original ideas. True False
4. I like puzzles and crosswords True False
5. I like contradictory discussions True False
6. In competitions I am not satisfied only with
the gained experience, I usually want to win.
True False
7. I like toconvince people thatIam right True False
Section D
_________
1. I spend or I would like to spend most of my
free time outdoors.
True False
2. I would like to work outside in nature True False
3. I like to read True False
4. I like to express myself in writing True False
5. I have always liked to collect objects. True False
6. I like to create special things. True False
7. I like tospendmy time outdoorsregardlessthe
weather.
True False

4.Your Values
The values are those concepts that we consider to be the most important in our lives. In
terms of work, the values are those that motivate the employees. Most likely, values are the main
reason for choosing a career in a specific field.
Look at the values below and choose three that you appreciate the most, mentioning the
word Appreciate in the right column and another two that you don’t like , mentioning NOT
Appreciated ,in the right column.
Independence - The freedom to work independently,make
decisions and to plan on your own
Helping others - Helping ,advising, or taking care of others when
they are in need .
Assuming risks - Risks may be personal, physical or organizational
Variety- Change and diversity at the workplace in terms of
personal contacts and location.
Prestige- The status, recognition and importance offered by a
job either within an organization or just the prestige given by the
general public.
Leading- Working in close cooperation with others to achieve
common goals.
Member of a tea- - Working in close cooperation with others to
achieve common goals .
Advancement – Promotion, career progression.
Material benefits- Financial rewards or other types of material
rewards that provide a comfortable lifestyle.
Safety – Job stability and provided salary .
Artistic creativity – Work that involves creativity in any form of
art.

Interpretation
TEST 1
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TEST 2
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TEST 3
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TEST 4
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TEST 5
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Career Sugestions
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SUGGESTIONS AND INTERPRETATION OF THE TESTS
Test 1
If you collect between 0-5 points. Lower limit is not exactly what you want to say about your
personality. Even if you have not thought about it before, it is important to be a jovial person, but
assumed the responsibility for his actions. Qualities such as respect for justice and freedom will
help you to integrate more easily into the group of friends and future colleagues in the work.
If you collect between 6-11 points. You probably are a balanced person who can make the
difference between what is a right choice for themselves and for others. Seeks to do things right,
you like to help others, but as far as possible. You don’t despair when you're wrong and you have
no exaggerated claims from others.
If you collect between 12-17 points. If you approach the limit of 17 points you tend to be a
perfectionist. You need to do things to be perfect and expect the same from others. In principle this
is not a negative thing, but do not overdo it. It is possible that others may not be as meticulous and
principled as you and this could disappoint you.
Test 2
Explain to students, giving them one example, what to note in each of the four quadrants.
Complete in:
Ribbon 1: what the student wants to become when filling test
Ribbon 2: after self-discovery, the student may decide that originally chosen profession, not suits,
but has sufficient quality for another job.
For the final recommendation to be more suitable skills students it is necessary to require them to
provide the most clear, more explicit about their strengths / weaknesses.
Also, the information must reflect choice of profession mentioned in ribbon 1 Ex: students should
not be encouraged to specify in quadrant 1 as as the ability to cook, where one band chosen
profession is "lawyer", between the two as there no conditioning. After analyzing the text with
counselor specify in the ribbon below the new options you have.
Test 3
Students will be encouraged to seek meaningful explanations related to the terms unclear.
Students will answer guided by their general behavior. (If it is "usually" in more than half of the
cases) and not by the isolated
On the basis of the answers the students give the questionnaire captures their skills for different
domains of activity that reflect the forms of multiple intelligences.
1. Linguistic skills
In this category we place the students oriented for humanist sciences, especially learning foreign
languages, reading and psychology. In conversations these students tend to pay attention to the way
the others manifest, analyze carefully other’s behaviors, and have a developed emotional
intelligence and a developed playful spirit. Among them teachers and writers may distinguish
themselves.

2. Logical – mathematical skills
The students that are interested in chemistry experiments or solving logical problems definitely
have logical – mathematical skills. They are oriented to solving problems and look for scientific
explanations for everything. The possible and the ideal are replaced, in their case, by the real and
the tangible. For them everything is concrete and quantifiable. The jobs recommended for them are
informatician and economist.
3. Artistic skills
If they are drawn to colors, drawing, if in mathematics they are more interested of geometry than
algebra or trigonometry, those students have definitely got artistic skills. Drawing, pictures or
photography, everything related to the visual, is their passion. They look for details in every
landscapes and surprise easily unique aspects around them. The most appropriate jobs are those of
drawer, graphic designer or photographer.
4. Kinesthetic skills
Those who like the movement have kinesthetic skills. They like moving and handling objects. For
them nothing is static, everything is in movement, dynamism which they feel to be a part of. They
learn through the direct experience with the object or the action. They cannot sit still and the often
use the communication specific to the non – verbal language (gestures, body posture, mimics,
clothing). They are suitable for jobs related to practicing a sport, mimic or pantomimic.
5. Musical skills
Before forbidding students to listen to music we should think if they are doing it out of boredom or
passion. Some young people are enchanted by musical notes and songs. When they succeed to
recognize and reproduce musical notes, when everything has a different rhythm from our own and
even when they walk like dancing on the street it means they have musical skills. In this case, the
jobs recommended are those of singer or composer.
6. Interpersonal skills
The students that are asked for advice with every day problems by their colleagues are the ones that
have skills as a counselor or a psychologist. They have the patience to listen to the others; they do
not draw hasty conclusions and do not judge. They have the power to distinguish between the
positive and the negative sides of a person and know how to encourage their colleagues to capitalize
their skills. They can also work as psychologists, educators or therapists.
7. Technical skills
Some students love handling equipment for building or repairing. Some of them spend their time
fixing different broken objects in the house. Others make an occupation from learning how a car
functions. All these people have technical skills and are good at repairing everything. They are
suitable for a job as a construction engineer, architect or auto mechanic.
8. Practical skills
The people that cannot stay indoors too much must conduct outside activities. Either they analyze
the flowers, they take care of them or are surrounded by animals, these people must be in constant
contact with the nature. They are suitable for jobs such as farmer, researcher or agronomist
engineer. Also, they are the ones who can grow their own fruit and vegetables in their garden.

Test 4
Question 1 Identification of the student of the type of job preferred.
Question 2 It analyzes student's ability to identify the qualities required of all trades mentioned, as
well as those specific to each profession.
Question 3 Depending on the motivation chosen occupation the counselor will determine which
option is personal and how much it is chosen properly.
If reasons with number 1 scored are higher than those scored with 0 chosen profession can be a
future option.
I like 1 It is fashionable 0
It is interesting 1 My friends want to do the same thing 0
I know enough about it 1 It is the desire of parents 0
I have the right skills 1 I may be known 0
I wish 1 They earn well 0
Question 4.
Note:
- What profession would like the student to practice in the future
- To what extent it is aware of the activities that must be performed within the specified job
- what saticfactions brings the profession chosen.

Test 5
Count how many answers are affirmative on each section. Mark the section with the most
affirmative responses. The student will match the jobs listed in the third column corresponding
section with the most affirmative responses.
Sectiunea A
1. I like to build or fix things
2. I like to work with with tools and technical
equipment
3. I like practical activities
4. I am preoccupied about the way in which
things work
5. I like to understand how things happen.
6. I like to create handmade things
7. I like to work with equipment.
Cook
Electrician
Carpenter
Engineer
Fireman
Auto mechanic, locksmith
Plumber
Plasterers, painters, tilers
Tailor, confectioner clothes
Sectiunea B
1. I feel happy when I am surrounded by people.
2. I like to help
3. People ask me frequently to help them solving
their problems.
4. I like to give advice.
5. I pay attention when someone speaks.
6. I am not nervous when I have to speak in
public.
7. I think I am able to teach people different
things.
Psychologist
Coach
Nurse
Social worker
Trainer
Teacher
Councillor
psychopedagogue
Sectiunea C
1.I like to make decisions and to assume
responsibility for them.
2. I like to take the initiative
3. I have a lot of original ideas.
4. I like puzzles and crosswords
5. I like contradictory discussions
6. In competitions I am not satisfied only with
the gained experience, I usually want to win.
7. I like to convince people that I am right
Insurance agent
Lawyer
Manager
Politician
Commercial agent
Sectiunea D
1. I spend or I would like to spend most of my
free time outdoors.
2. I would like to work outside in nature
3. I like to read
4. I like to express myself in writing
5. I have always liked to collect objects.
6. I like to create special things.
7. I like to spend my time outdoors regardless
the weather.
Archaeologist
Cook
Governess
Historical
Politician
Guide
Sociologist
Travel agent,
Farmer

I think I have decided what I want to choose because
I understood that :
”To become an able and sucessful manin any
profession, three things are necessary:
personality, study and practice.”
(Henry Ward Beecher)

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