Step 5: Planning

 

Step 5: Planning


5 Steps in Successful Career Planning

1. Self Awareness - Know yourself, your preferences, needs, desires

2. Career Awareness - Know what careers are available and what they involve
3. Career Immersion - Engage in specific career-related learning and activities
4. Evaluation and Decision Making - Review your options and make informed decisions
5. Planning - Identify and select education, training and work opportunities

The key to successful career management is to know yourself and know what you are looking for. Always be ready to seize opportunities and build your network of contacts and knowledge. Once you are ready to make your choices, whether this involves seeking employment, volunteer opportunities or planning for further education we have a variety of services to assist you. You can attend workshops, review materials in the Career Resource Centre or arrange appointments with professional staff at the Career Centre.

Successful Planning Involves:

  • Setting goals and priorities
  • Developing a specific action plan
  • Continually enhancing knowledge, training and development
  • Seek out opportunities to constantly enrich your skills base
  • Re-evaluating your plan at regular intervals 
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