This document provides guidance on career development and outlines a process for taking control of one's career path. It discusses exploring your skills, values, and interests; developing career tools like an elevator pitch, cover letter, and resume; taking action by networking and applying for jobs; revising your materials and goals based on feedback; and continually improving your career development efforts. The overall process is presented as a cycle to maintain even after obtaining a new job. Key steps and tips are given for each phase with the goal of helping readers successfully manage their career development.

1. DEBRA MANENTE M.Ed., CPRW
The Career Specialist
SUCCESSFUL
CAREER
DEVELOPMENT
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2. •Put a plan in
motion
•Network
•Send out résumés
•Re-evaluate
•Adjust your goals
•Update
Information
•Elevator Pitch
•Cover Letter
•Résumé
•Personal Brand
•Identify
•Skills
•Values
•Interests
EXPLORE
DEVELOP
YOUR
TOOLS
ACT
REVISE &
IMPROVE
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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3. D.A.R.E.
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…to take control of your future!!!
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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4.  Skills
 Values
 Interests
 Priorities
 Likes and Dislikes
 Accomplishments!!
EXPLORE
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5.  Elevator Pitch
 Cover Letter
 Résumé
 Personal Brand
 Portfolio
 Writing Samples
 Recommendations
DEVELOP YOUR TOOLS
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6. FIVE BASICS…
1. Must answer questions: Who, What, Why, and what is the
Goal
2. Be between 30 & 60 seconds
3. Is targeted
4. Have a desired outcome
5. Have a hook
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/careers/pitch/
ELEVATOR PITCH TIPS
Develop Your Tools
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7.  Show motivation and passion
 Take initiative
 Display good judgment
 Used analytical skills
 Demonstrated leadership
 Proved responsible
 Ability to work as a team
HAVE A HOOK
Develop Your Tools
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8.  Use the same heading you used on your résumé
 No more than one page
 Always address it to a person – never to “Whom it May
Concern”
 Connect the Facts
 Entice
COVER LETTER
Develop Your Tools
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9.  Limit use of italics and underlining
 No text boxes or graphics
 No pictures
 Use white space to your advantage
 Proofread
 Ask yourself – Does it support your goal?
 Ask yourself – Would you hire this person?
RÉSUMÉ
Develop Your Tools
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10.  Put a plan in motion
 Network
 Send out résumés
 Develop your personal brand
 Keep track of your contacts and mailings
 Follow – Up
ACT
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11.  Re-evaluate
 Adjust your goals
 Update information
 Education
REVISE AND IMPROVE
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12. Career Development is a never
ending cycle. Even when you
have a job you should still be
keeping up with the process.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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13. •Put a plan in
motion
•Network
•Send out résumés
•Re-evaluate
•Adjust your goals
•Update
Information
•Elevator Pitch
•Cover Letter
•Résumé
•Personal Brand
•Identify
•Skills
•Values
•Interests
EXPLORE
DEVELOP
YOUR
TOOLS
ACT
REVISE &
IMPROVE
Copyright © 2013 Debra Mallick
SUMMARY
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DEBRA MALLICK M.Ed., CPRW
The Career Specialist
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