Start your Dream Job Plan here

What to Do

Take a few minutes to reply to the following questions in the order they appear. Remember, there are no “right” or “wrong” answers. When you’re finished, print this page and keep a copy for yourself. Then click “Submit.” Your survey will be emailed to us at Cincinnati State, and you’re on your very own Dream Job planning track.

Step One: Start Dreaming!

Describe your “dream job” in the space below. Write down whatever comes to mind. You may want to describe where you work at your dream job-- an office, factory, health care facility, restaurant, or another workplace. What’s your title? What are you doing? How do you interact with people? What tools are you using? Why do you think this job is ideal for you?

Step Two: How Do You Like to Spend Your Free Time?

Now, indicate how much you enjoy the following activities. Select “Very Much,” “Somewhat,” or “Not At All” for each.

Reading fiction and poetry	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Instant messaging	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Maintaining a healthy, nutritious diet	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Following news and current events	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Listening to music	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Playing team sports	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Writing in a journal	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Learning to use new software	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Performing for an audience	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Cooking, baking, and entertaining around meals	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Hosting a party for family and friends	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Volunteering for a charitable activity or project	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Getting daily exercise	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Traveling in the U.S.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Gardening	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Teaching someone a new skill	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Working with mechanical things, such as motors, autos	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Attending sports events	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Attending concerts	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
Taking still photographs or video	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer

Step 3: How Do You Like to Learn?

Now think about how you like to learn and solve problems. Select “Very Much,” “Somewhat,” or “Not At All” for each.

I like hands-on work with tools, materials, and mechanical parts.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I enjoy managing projects from beginning to end.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I enjoy working with information systems and computer technology.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I like laying things out, such as room and floor plans.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I like to read and observe, rather than be directly involved.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I like working with ideas, understanding and visualizing them.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I like to come up with new solutions or ways of approaching a problem.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I like working with people one-on-one to help solve their problems.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I like working with a team to learn about a problem, then deliver a solution	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I like to use my power of persuasion to present a product, service, or point of view.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I like working outdoors.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I enjoy creating with words, pictures, graphics or multi-media.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I like to work with others because “two heads are better than one.”	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I like to come up with new ideas and visions of the future.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer
I like to carry out plans that others have created.	Very Much Somewhat Not At All No Answer

Step 4: What About Your Goals?

Finally, what do you hope to do? For each of the following statements, select Agree or Disagree.

I am undecided about attending college.	Agree Disagree No Answer
I want to complete a two-year program for an associate degree, then get a job when I graduate.	Agree Disagree No Answer
I want to complete a two-year program for an associate degree, then move directly into a bachelor degree program at a four-year college or university.	Agree Disagree No Answer
I want to first get a full-time job, then later go to college for an associate degree or additional training.	Agree Disagree No Answer
I want to get a full-time job after finishing my associate degree, then later go to college for a bachelor’s degree and use my employer benefits to help pay my way.	Agree Disagree No Answer
I want to move from high school directly into a bachelor degree program at a four-year college or university.	Agree Disagree No Answer

Step 5: What do you want to do next?

This is your future. Choose from any or all of the following:

	I would like to visit Cincinnati State, attend a free Get There information session, and learn more about how to make my dream job come true.
	I would like to receive free Dream Job Planner worksheets, including planning aids, admission and financial aid details, and a list of degree programs and certificates.
	I am interested in meeting with a career counselor to assist me with exploring degree opportunities.
	I am interested in learning more about Cincinnati State. Please add me to your mailing list.

What About You?

Please tell us more about yourself:

First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Email address*
Confirm Email address*
Street Address 1*
Street Address 2
City*	State* Zip*
Cell phone number	(please include area code)
Home phone number	(please include area code)
High school attended*
Year of high school graduation*
Birthdate (mm-dd-yyyy)
Current employment

* required fields

Your privacy is important to us! Thank you for providing the information requested so that we can serve you better. Cincinnati State works hard to ensure your privacy, and we do not share your information with others outside our college except as required by law.

AND NOW. . .

Select PRINT and print a hard copy of your completed Dream Job Planner for yourself.

Click SUBMIT and take an important step toward the career that’s right for you.

Go ahead. Find what you’re looking for—and more—at Cincinnati State.

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Register now for Get There, a free session on how to get ahead with Cincinnati State—programs, co-op, financial aid, and more. If you stay to take the Compass placement test, enjoy lunch on us.

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