Career Planning Steps
Career Planning Steps
After they recognize both the short and long term career planning respectively, they should then develop from the career planning exercise. The following career planning steps that will guide, assist, and direct their future career direction are: 1. Identify the next career move
If you have been examining multiple career paths, now is the time to narrow down the choices and focus on one or two careers.
2. Conduct detailed career research
Gather information on the careers that most interest you. Use the many resources available. As such the Career Research Checklist, this will be elaborating later on this report.
3. Pinpoint the qualifications On this point you need to move to the next step in your career or to make the move to a new career path. If you're not sure, search job postings and job ads, conduct informational interviews, research job descriptions.
4. Compare your current profile with the qualifications developed in step 3
How far apart are the two profiles? If fairly well matched, it may be time to switch to a job search. If fairly far apart, can you realistically achieve the qualifications in the short term? If yes, move to the next step; if no, consider returning to the first step.
5. Develop a plan to get qualified Make a list of the types of qualifications you need to enhance your standing for your next career move, such as receiving additional training, certification, or experience. Develop a timeline and action plans for achieving each type, being sure to set specific goals and priorities.
The five career planning steps will lead them to possess their personal attributes. Which are communications (verbal and written), critical and creative thinking, teamwork and team-building, listening, social, problem solving, decision making, interpersonal, project management, planning and organizing, computer and technology, and commitment to their continuous lifelong learning.
After they recognize both the short and long term career planning respectively, they should then develop from the career planning exercise. The following career planning steps that will guide, assist, and direct their future career direction are: 1. Identify the next career move
If you have been examining multiple career paths, now is the time to narrow down the choices and focus on one or two careers.
2. Conduct detailed career research
Gather information on the careers that most interest you. Use the many resources available. As such the Career Research Checklist, this will be elaborating later on this report.
3. Pinpoint the qualifications On this point you need to move to the next step in your career or to make the move to a new career path. If you're not sure, search job postings and job ads, conduct informational interviews, research job descriptions.
4. Compare your current profile with the qualifications developed in step 3
How far apart are the two profiles? If fairly well matched, it may be time to switch to a job search. If fairly far apart, can you realistically achieve the qualifications in the short term? If yes, move to the next step; if no, consider returning to the first step.
5. Develop a plan to get qualified Make a list of the types of qualifications you need to enhance your standing for your next career move, such as receiving additional training, certification, or experience. Develop a timeline and action plans for achieving each type, being sure to set specific goals and priorities.
The five career planning steps will lead them to possess their personal attributes. Which are communications (verbal and written), critical and creative thinking, teamwork and team-building, listening, social, problem solving, decision making, interpersonal, project management, planning and organizing, computer and technology, and commitment to their continuous lifelong learning.