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CAREER PLANNING

STEP-BY-STEP

A good career plan begins by answering 4 simple questions.

Answer the following questions to begin creating a detailed & realistic career plan.

BEGIN HERE:

01. What are the common steps that others have taken to prepare for the occupation I have chosen?

Search LinkedIn and view prof iles of those in f ield

Search Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more about career paths and insights

Consult with recruiters who hire people in your chosen f ield

Talk with those who are in f ield already

02. What obstacles might be encountered as you

attempt to reach your career goals?

What resources can be used to

overcome each obstacle?

03. How long should it take to complete each step identif ied in the f irst question?

Assigning a start and end date to each step is a critical part of making sure that you are on track.

Carefully consider how long each step should take and plan accordingly.

04.

What step should I take f irst, second, third and so on to reach my ultimate career goal -- to land a position in my chosen f ield?

To begin planning, start your "Career Development Plan"

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