•“I am convinced that every effort must

be made in childhood to teach the young

to use their own minds. For one thing is
sure: If they don’t make up their minds,
someone will do it for them.”

-ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
•What or who influenced your
choice of senior high school track
and strand, was it your personal
decision? Your parent’s decision?
Because of pressure from
friends?
PERSONAL
FACTORS
•Skills and abilities.
•Interest and
Personality Types
•Life roles
•Previous
Experiences
•Childhood Fantasies
 FAMILY FACTORS
•“The matter of choosing a career
in the Philippine setting is clearly
a family affair.” (Clemena, 2002)
•Parental
Influence
•Financial
Resources
•Family Beliefs
and Traditions
 SOCIAL FACTORS
•Influence of
Media/Technology
•Influence of Friends
and Peers
•Industry Demands and
Expectations
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