A career is composed of jobs, titles, and accomplishments over time, not just one position. Career planning involves 5 stages: self-reflection to identify values, interests, and skills; self-clarity and visioning to explore options; goal setting and planning based on interests and skills; and implementing and adapting with action plans and adapting over time. The stages involve self-assessment, research on jobs and markets, setting long- and short-term goals, and taking steps with schedules and support toward objectives.

1. CAREER
PLANNING

2. Career And Career PlanningCareer And Career Planning
What is Career ?What is Career ?
““A career is wonderful, but you can't curl up with it on aA career is wonderful, but you can't curl up with it on a
cold night”cold night” ― Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe
“A career is often composed of
the jobs held, titles earned and work accomplished over a long period of
time, rather than just referring to one position.”

3. Career And Career PlanningCareer And Career Planning
What is Career ?What is Career ?
““A career is wonderful, but you can't curl up with it on aA career is wonderful, but you can't curl up with it on a
cold night”cold night” ― Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe
“A career is often composed of
the jobs held, titles earned and work accomplished over a long period of
time, rather than just referring to one position.”

4. Career Planning StepsCareer Planning Steps
 Career is like a river, is such a simple, yet amazingly complex idea.
 Basically career is considered as a constant state of transition, flow
through a cycle of five stages.
 Self-reflectionSelf-reflection
 Self-claritySelf-clarity
 VisioningVisioning
 Goal setting and planningGoal setting and planning
 Implementing and adaptingImplementing and adapting

5. Career Planning StepsCareer Planning Steps

6. Self-ReflectionSelf-Reflection
The first step in career exploration is discovering who you are. You do
that by identifying your values, interests, and skills.
Ask Yourself
 What Is Important To Me?
 What Do I Do Well?
 What Skills Have I Developed?
 What Type Of Work Environment Would I Like To Be In?
 What Are My Current Career Priorities?
 What Is My Desired Work/Life Balance?
 Have A Better Understanding Of What You Have To Offer Potential Employers
 Recognize Your Own Strengths And Preferences
 Identify Any Additional Education And Training That Is Required To Reach Your Goals

7. Self Clarity and VisioningSelf Clarity and Visioning
This step will help you determine where you want to be. It is a time to
explore your options, whether they are an improvement within your
current position, advancement in your organization, or beginning a
new career.
Occupational Research
And
Labour Market Information
• Why is it important?Why is it important?
• What is the work actually like?What is the work actually like?
• What are the working conditions, hours, and wages for this job?What are the working conditions, hours, and wages for this job?
• What are the opportunities for getting a job in your area?What are the opportunities for getting a job in your area?
• Is the work seasonal, casual, full-time?Is the work seasonal, casual, full-time?
• What skills and experience are required for this job?What skills and experience are required for this job?

8. Goal setting and PlanningGoal setting and Planning
Now what? Once you have information about your interests, values, and
skills, and have considered how they fit with the labour market
research you have done, you are in a good position to make an
informed decision about which career is a good match for you.
Interests and Values
Opportunity
Ability
Not the best long-term choice
Hobby
Skills gap
The right fit for you

9. Implementing and AdaptingImplementing and Adapting
Now that you have identified your career objectives, you will need to
create a plan of action – a road map to lead you to your goal. Using
what you know about your skills, abilities, and the experience
required to gain employment in the occupation you’ve chosen, you
can set long and short-term goals to help you achieve your overall
career objective.
Sample “To Do” List:
• Find learning institutions or employers you are interested in learning more about.
• Get the names and numbers of persons you will need to contact.
• Set aside time to make the calls and schedule the appointments.
• Send follow-up thank you notes.
• Have someone to talk to and reflect on what you’ve learned.
• If you know that further training and education is required for your career of choice,
you should visit the

10. ResourcesResources
http://probytes.net/careers/
http://careers.novascotia.ca/career-planning-steps
http://www.careerealism.com/inspirational-career-quotes/