Career Life Connections 12: Post-Secondary TRANSITION Plan

Essential Question:
· How can I become more informed and knowledgeable about my options for my life
after high school?

Curricular Competencies:
· Analyze internal and external factors to inform personal career-life choices
for post-graduation planning
· Explore possibilities for preferred personal and education/employment futures, using
creative and innovative thinking
· Know about diverse post-graduation possibilities, including personal, educational, and
work options
· Practice post-graduation budget planning

Graduating students usually have a variety of options to contemplate. You will need
to complete each of following sections of the Transition Plan, which is intended to help
you better understand which path interests you most so that you can pursue it after
graduation.

Follow these steps:

1) Complete Your Career Plans (You will need a Plan A & B)

2) Next, complete two of the following three options:

• Post-secondary education or training (You’ve already completed most of this

research with your PSI Research Assignment)
• Travel / Gap year
• Working full-time and living on your own.

4) Submit your Transition Plan online through Teams before the deadline and post your
completed Transition Plan to your CLC Artifacts & Evidence Page on your website

Claire Caparanga – Career Life and Connections

Block C – Mr. Green
 CAREER: PLAN A
Career Choice A: Lawyer / Legal Management
Answer in paragraph form, using complete sentences, transitions, grammar,
Me and my choices:
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy about
this career choice?
❏ What sort of lifestyle
can this choice create for
you?
❏ Why is this the best
choice for you?
Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of
this employment choice
❏ Job duties/
responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement
opportunities
spelling and punctuation.
As someone who loves spending their time with their hands
full, whether it may be important tasks to be finished or busy
schedule, the idea of trials and being under pressure is what
excites me to become a lawyer. It may sound weird, but I love
keeping myself busy and the feeling of relief and
accomplishment that you get once you’ve completed a
stressful and important task. Becoming a lawyer brings in a
ton of heavy responsibility, however, it will teach how to live
life with determination and to continuously challenge
yourself. If I were to describe myself, I would say that I’m a
competitive person. I love discussing things with people and
proving that I’m right and having that determination might
be the same as what you will need to become a lawyer.
After several research, I’ve narrowed down the pros and
cons list of becoming a lawyer. The upsides (pros) of
becoming a lawyer are the financial benefits, prestige and
respect, and multiple opportunities. One of the most obvious
upsides of being a lawyer is the money that you can earn,
which is also one of the main reasons that draws people
toward this career choice. An entry level lawyer in Canada
can make $104,000 in a year, which is above average than
most entry level careers. Studying to become a lawyer
grants you multiple opportunities, specifically choosing your
specialized area of practice. The field of law has numerous
specialized fields to choose from and that list doesn’t get any
smaller. An entitled lawyer with years of experience may
advance you to become a partner. A partner in a law firm is a
highly ranked position of a lawyer who shares ownership of
a legal corporation along with another individual or lawyer.

Three employability skills I
possess that will support my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Skills required for
position
❏ Personal attributes
Education needed to pursue my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Courses/training/
certificates needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements
Being a partner can lead to further advancements such as
becoming an executive partner, a higher position than of a
partner.
1. One of the employability skills that I possess that supports
my plan to become a lawyer is my willingness to think
outside of the box.
2. Another employability skill that I possess that supports
my plan to become a lawyer is my continuous curiosity about
social situations.
3. Lastly, an employability skill that I possess that supports
my plan to become a lawyer is my effective communication
skills.
To become a lawyer in Canada is a long and challenging
process that requires multiple education. Firstly, you must
complete a three or four year undergraduate degree.
Completing an undergraduate degree allows you to apply for
Law schools in Canada, however, in order to apply to Law
schools, you must take the LSAT or Law School Admission
Test, which is a test that evaluates your analytical and
reasoning skills (and many more) to attest your eligibility to
enter law school. Once you pass the LSAT, you can apply to a
law school and earn your law degree which is called a Juris
Degree. Once you graduate with a law degree, you must
write and pass the provincial bar exam and an articling
placement. These final two steps are one of the most
challenging phases before becoming a licensed lawyer in
Canada.
 CAREER: PLAN B
Career Choice B: Forensic Lab Analyst / Forensic Psychologist
Answer in paragraph form, using complete sentences, transitions, grammar,
Me and my choices:
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy about
this career choice?
❏ What sort of lifestyle
can this choice create for
you?
❏ Why is this the another
great option for you?
Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of
this employment choice
❏ Job duties/
responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement
opportunities
spelling and punctuation.
Growing up, I enjoy watching crime and mystery
documentaries. A forensic analyst examines and analyzes
crime scene evidence and conducts field tests and as a crime
documentary enthusiast, performing forensic examinations
is the exciting part of the job. A forensic psychologist,
however, applies psychological theory to criminal
investigations to understand the influence on criminal
behavior. They are involved in investigations to provide
professional psychological expertise. Both two are great
second options for my career as they include all my interests
in a career, law and forensics. If ever in the future I decide to
change my first career plan, either of these two are my top
alternatives that I will pursue.
Some of the upsides of working as a forensic lab analyst or
as a forensic psychologist are the high pay rate and diverse
job opportunities. Starting salary rates for both job ranges
from $72,222 to $86,271per year. Both jobs are diverse
where they have the option to focus on either laboratory
work or on the field crime scene work. Lastly, both jobs are
important in the field of justice wherein they help solve
crimes. On the other hand, a few downsides of this job
include unpleasant work environments and demanding work
schedule. Both jobs contain unpleasant work environments
such as disturbing crime scenes or sensitive situations and
conditions. Thus, these jobs require a well-maintained
emotional wellness to avoid any impediments while working.
Another is the demanding schedule wherein depending on
the complexity of a case, you will have to work under an
unpredictable working schedule.
Three employability skills I
possess that will support my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Skills required for
position
❏ Personal attributes
Education needed to pursue my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Courses/training/
certificates needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements
1. One of the employability skills that I possess that supports
my plan to become a forensic lab analyst/forensic
psychologist is my critical thinking.
2. Another employability skill that I possess that supports
my plan to become a forensic lab analyst/forensic
psychologist is my active listening and non-judgmental
approach in reviewing cases.
3. Lastly, an employability skill that I possess that supports
my plan to become a forensic lab analyst/forensic
psychologist is my attention to detail.
To become a forensic analyst in Canada, I have to graduate
with a bachelor’s degree from the preferred majors:
chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or forensic science.
However, to become a forensic psychologist in Canada, I will
have to acquire a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, a
doctoral degree in psychology, and take the EPPP
(Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.
 POST-SECONDARY OPTION:

Name of First Choice: Second Choice:

University,
College or University of British Columbia Simon Fraser University
Institution

Name of Degree
or type of
training you will
receive Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the
program 4 years (full-time) 4 years (full-time)
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition
for the first year $58,000 $53,280

Approx. Cost of
books/supplies $2,200 $1,183
for the first year

Cost to live in $9,480 $3,496

Residence

Application Fee $127.75 $130

to apply to
program

Application
deadline January 15, 2024 December 15, 2023
Example: (early admissions)
January 9, 2023

Academic
Requirements 6 Grade 12 academic courses 5-6 Grade 12 academic courses
for program *Chemistry 12
(pre-requisites)

Other possible
occupations
related to this Forensic Lab analyst, nursing, pathology, biochemistry technologist, dental
type of degree sciences, etc.
 WORKING FULL-TIME & LIVING ON YOUR OWN

Projected employment: Corporate Lawyer Employer: Lindsay Kenney LLP

Income Monthly: Annually:

A) Hourly Wage/salary $30.00/hr $104,000

8hrs full-time (5 days a week):

$4,800/month

B) Income Tax *Use an income tax $2,184 $26,216

calculator to estimate your
provincial & federal taxes and
deductions.*

Subtract Income Tax from Income (A – B = )

Net Income: $2,616 $77,784

Expenses:

Rent
List the details of your rental
accommodations:
• Location: Lougheed Highway, $2,550 / month $30,600
Burnaby, BC
• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathrooms: 1
• Square footage: 561 sqft
• Parking: Included
• Monthly rent:

Utilities
• Electricity Electricity and water: self
• Water metered $720
• Cable / Internet
Internet: $60 /month

Food/Grocery $250-$300 $3,300

Car Insurance N/A N/A

Fuel N/A N/A

Car Repairs N/A N/A

Compass Card (Transit) $110 $1,320

Cell Phone $70 - $100 $1,200

Clothing $100 - $150 $1,800

Entertainment $100 - $250 $3,000

Personal items $250 $3,000

Recreation / Sports / Gym membership N/A N/A

Other
• gifts $300 - $500 for extra $4,800
• house supplies (maintenance, moving,
• specialist fees personal and house
• eye care/prescriptions expenses)
• hair cuts
• moving costs (furniture, truck
rental)

Savings / Investments 75% ($3,202.5) 75% ($21,000)

Aim for a minimum of 10%

Total Expenses $4,270 $49,740

Total Net Income MINUS Total Expenses $28,044

In British Columbia, Canada, particularly in Vancouver, lawyers rank among the top
five highest paying and most in-demand jobs. An entry-level corporate lawyer can earn an
annual salary of $104,000. However, despite this impressive figure, the high cost of living
in Vancouver consumes a significant portion of this income. Based on the table above, after
accounting for income taxes, which amount to approximately 20.50% of earnings, the net
income stands at around $77,000. With living expenses taking up more than half of this
amount, I must manage to save about 75-85% of my remaining income, allocating the rest
for other necessary expenditures.

As I complete my education and transition into full-time employment, my goal is to

secure a job in the city where the demand for corporate lawyers is high and the wages are
competitive. I intend to stay in Vancouver, seeking job opportunities within the area,
though my choice of rental accommodation may vary. My priority is to find a well-paying
job close to my residence. However, if rental costs near my workplace exceed my budget, I
am open to living further away to maintain financial stability. To further economize, I plan
to rely on public transportation instead of owning a car, making proximity to bus stops or
SkyTrain stations a crucial factor in choosing a place to live. This will save a considerable
amount of money and reduce the time spent commuting.

Given that my net income is only about 26% of my annual earnings, careful
management of expenses is essential. To ensure financial stability, I allocate 75% of my net
income to savings, reserving the remainder for monthly expenses. Annually, I aim to save
between $21,000 and $25,000, which represents about 75% of my net income. As my
career progresses, I plan to use these savings to invest in a house and a car that are within
my financial reach. This strategic allocation of resources will benefit me in the long term,
providing security and stability over the next 15 to 20 years.