This document provides guidance on creating a career plan in 4 steps: 1) Conduct a self-assessment to understand your interests, values, and skills; 2) Explore potential careers through research, informational interviews, volunteering, and job shadowing; 3) Choose a career path to pursue based on your self-assessment and research; 4) Develop job search skills and implement a search strategy to find openings in your chosen field. Having a career plan will help you direct your job search and discover career paths you may not have otherwise considered.
My Career Action Plan
Year 10 – I Plan
Date: ________________
School: _____________________________________
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My Career Action Plan
Year 10 – I Plan
Date: ________________
School: _____________________________________
A Career Action Plan helps you to focus on your goals and plans for the future. It helps you to work out how you are going to achieve what you want relating to school, work and life. A Career Action Plan lets you plan for different options relating to your career goals and plans.
This presentation will help you develop and define a successful strategy when it comes to a job search. The presentation is designed for a more mature job seeker that is transitioning in their career, and is made available by the Jobing Foundation.
Good Managers Have the Following TalentsAhmed Banafa
Being a manager in any industry can be a fulfilling job, but it can also be a difficult one. You will need to create a good team atmosphere whilst achieving the bigger goals.
Bad managers cost businesses billions of dollars each year, and having too many of them can bring down a company. Businesses that get it right, and hire managers based on talent will thrive and gain a significant competitive advantage.
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The way that technology has transformed the workplace does not only place a premium on the technical skills of employees, but it also puts to test their individual interpersonal skills. In contrast to what many expect, these interpersonal skills are more highlighted and showcased as the technology used in a company becomes more advanced.
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Have you ever received an email about “an amazing opportunity” at “an amazing company” that’s looking for “talent like you”? Chances are your answer is yes.
Related: 10 Things Recruiters Won’t Tell You (But I Will!)
How do you feel when you get this very obviously copy-and-pasted email? Not special, that’s for sure. And you probably wonder how many other people got the same exact email. How many other people are considered “talent like you,” anyway?
This is lazy recruiting – Generic email blasts from recruiters who clearly don’t have time to do a little research and customization for “talent like you.” With high pressure to fill jobs quickly, many recruiters fall into this trap.
But how do you know when you’re being contacted by a savvy recruiter who focuses on more than simply filling open positions fast? Here are six signs you’re being contacted by a GOOD recruiter...
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Connect: Professional Women’s Network is online community with more than 325,000 members that discusses issues relevant to women and their success. The free LinkedIn group powered by Citi also features videos interviews with influential businesswomen, live Q&As with experts and slideshows with career advice. To learn more and join the conversation in the largest women's group on LinkedIn, visit http://www.linkedin.com/womenconnect.
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DEVELOPING YOUR
PERSONAL CAREER PLAN
Deliverables:
1. Complete the Personal Career Plan Tools in the Appendix at the end of the document. You should copy and paste the tools into a separate word document. Name the document YourlastnameCareerPlanTools.doc. You will upload this document to the Assignments area in Blackboard.
2. Create a personal resume. Name the document YourlastnameResume.doc. You will upload this document to the Assignments area in Blackboard.
3. Write a 3-5 page reflection paper (12 point font, double spaced) addressing your personal experience in Career Planning. Address each component from the Six-stage Career Development model included in this packet. (See page 2.) What did you learn from this exercise? You may need think about activities you would like to do for Steps 5 and 6 to include in this assignment. This paper is based on your thoughts and supportive documentation is not required.
Objectives of the Personal Career Strategy Assignment
1. Identify characteristics/attributes in support of your personal career brand.
2. Explore personal and University of Louisville institutional assets that will enhance your education and job search process.
3. Package past activity and build clear future goals.
Developing Your Personal Career Strategy
Successful organizations create strategic plans to provide a long-term vision of what they aim to become. They also specify goals and related objectives and then strategic plans that will take them incrementally toward the realization of the vision. This process parallels as a useful paradigm for successful career management. This document can help you develop a personal career management strategy and plan. It gives an overview of the career development process and brief description of each stage and introduces exercises culminating in your own plan.
The 6 Stages of Career Development
The model below depicts the six stages of the career development cycle. In progressing through the stages, you will develop goals and strategies for pursuing a satisfying career. Over time, you will cycle through the process again as you evolve. Career decisions are not one-time events, but steps in a life-long career development process. Research indicates that, on average, people change jobs seven times and careers three times in a life-time. This information is presented as an educational experience rather than a simple map to help you get a job.
Self-Exploration is an opportunity to reflect on your skills, interests, passions, values and whether/how you’ve integrated these into your past assignments.
Market Research involves investigating industries, companies and functions of interest.
Focus is the intersection of the first two stages, overlapping your interests with what is happening in the market and setting a goal for your internship search.
Planning is creating your marketing materials to reflect your personal brand.
Implementation is the stage at which you venture out in care.
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Information about how to find a job, create a CV (resume) network and tap into the hidden job market. Work with recruiters and be proactive. No need for an outplacement provider
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Objective: I am seeking employment with a company where I can use my talents and skills to grow and expand the company. Also, I want to succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment, building the success of the company while I experience advancement opportunities.
Education & Qualifications: BSc Administration Management, May 2017
Western Kentucky University
· Fluent Arabic and English
Work History: Admin clerk, Aug 2010 – Jan 2011
Saudi Airlines - Riyadh
Personal Skills Strengths & Profile:
· Quick learner, keen to learn and improve skills
· Self-motivation and ability to take the initiative.
· Problem solving skills
· Ability to work well under pressure
DEVELOPING YOUR
PERSONAL CAREER PLAN
Deliverables:
1. Complete the Personal Career Plan Tools in the Appendix at the end of the document. You should copy and paste the tools into a separate word document. Name the document YourlastnameCareerPlanTools.doc. You will upload this document to the Assignments area in Blackboard.
2. Create a personal resume. Name the document YourlastnameResume.doc. You will upload this document to the Assignments area in Blackboard.
3. Write a 3-5 page reflection paper (12 point font, double spaced) addressing your personal experience in Career Planning. Address each component from the Six-stage Career Development model included in this packet. (See page 2.) What did you learn from this exercise? You may need think about activities you would like to do for Steps 5 and 6 to include in this assignment. This paper is based on your thoughts and supportive documentation is not required.
Objectives of the Personal Career Strategy Assignment
1. Identify characteristics/attributes in support of your personal career brand.
2. Explore personal and University of Louisville institutional assets that will enhance your education and job search process.
3. Package past activity and build clear future goals.
Developing Your Personal Career Strategy
Successful organizations create strategic plans to provide a long-term vision of what they aim to become. They also specify goals and related objectives and then strategic plans that will take them incrementally toward the realization of the vision. This process parallels as a useful paradigm for successful career management. This document can help you develop a personal career management strategy and plan. It gives an overview of the career development process and brief description of each stage and introduces exercises culminating in your own plan.
The 6 Stages of Career Development
The model below depicts the six stages of the career development cycle. In progressing through the stages, you will develop goals and strategies for pursuing a satisfying career. Over time, you will cycle through the process again as you evolve. Career decisions are not one-time events, but steps in a life-long career development process. Research indicates that, on average, people change jobs seven times and careers.
1. Career Plans:
Why Have One?
When starting your job search, it can be tempting to surf the Web for job ads or grab the help-wanted section of
the newspaper. However, before even searching for job openings, you need to know what to look for. Today’s
job market is constantly changing and widening, so there are many career paths to follow that you have yet to
discover. Reflect on who you are and what you want in order to direct your career exploration. Talk to people in
the fields you explore and research similar jobs in different industries; you never know what you will find!
Make sure you have your job search tools in hand – such as a polished resume and confidence in your interview
skills – when you are ready to start searching for jobs.
Step 1: SelfAssessment
Step 2: Career Exploration
Understanding yourself is a critical aspect of career and educational exploration and
planning. The more you know about your career-related interests, values and skills,
the better equipped you will be to identify the career fields and education pathways
that best suit you. Assessment tools will help you develop an accurate self-
assessment of your personal qualities:
Gathering accurate information
about careers is the next important
step in the decision process.
Become an "information expert"
on the fields you are considering.
How much training or education is required to enter and
advance in this career?
Do jobs in this career area exist where I live? If not, where do
they exist and can I move there?
What are the skills, values, interests, and personal traits of the
people who are successful in this career?
What are the daily tasks involved in this work?
Will the salary and benefits meet my needs?
Your Work Interests are a reflection of the kinds of work related activities and
tasks you most enjoy doing.
Your Values are a description of what is most important to you in your life. For
example, you might value earning a lot of money, helping other people, being
creative and artistic, etc.
Your Skills are a reflection of your talents and the things you easily learn and
perform.
Your Personality Type is a description of how you react to certain situations and
people, how you make decisions, how you organize information and go about
solving problems.
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2. career exploration continued...
You can gather the information you need in a variety of ways:
Explore career discovery websites (like the Bureau of
Labor Statistics or InsideJobs.com) to learn about jobs
across field and industries.
Watch CandidCareer videos to hear real interviews with
employees in various fields.
Talk to people who do the work you want to do.
“Informational interviewing" helps you discover skills
needed for specific jobs, find out about training/education,
and learn how people feel about their work.
Volunteer, work part-time, or participate in an internship
in your field of interest.
Job shadow. Spending a day or part of a day with a person
in a career field that interests you can provide a lot of
information about that career.
Step 3: Implement your Career Choice
After exploring potential careers, it's time to pick which to pursue. Taking this
step may be the most challenging part of the entire process. However, you as a
decision-maker bring a unique combination of personal characteristics —
values, strengths, limitations, attitudes, and feelings — that shape the decision.
You are also influenced by surrounding environmental forces: family and
friends, social values, personal circumstances, and community and educational
resources.
Even if you aren't completely sure of a career choice, this is the time to hone
your other job search skills. These skills include:
Resume and Cover Letter Development Interview Preparation
Social Networking Networking Strategies Job Search Strategies
Victoria.Jaffe@cui.edu
Professional Development Coach
(949) 214-3042 | careercoach@cui.edu
Step 4: Start Your Job Search
Once you have decided on a specific career, follow a job search strategy for finding openings. While you can
search on job boards and company websites, make sure to also spread the word in your network about your
search. Create a job search plan and make sure to dedicate time to finding openings that match your chosen
career path.
Adapted from Carroll College, Vermont Student Assistance Corp. and Dr. Frank J. Minor, Saint Anselm College