Discussion Post: Gap Analysis to Goal Setting
What job/career field are you pursuing? Use Job & Career Accelerator and/or O*Net to research your career and determine what Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) are required for this field.
Next, perform a thorough gap analysis in two easy steps:
Step I: Assess your current skills and make a plan to maintain them. (150 words minimum)
• Choose three KSAs that you are proficient in and detail your strengths in these areas.
• What tools or resources will you use to maintain your proficiency in the required KSAs?
• What goals do you have to maintain them?
Step II: Assess your skills gaps and make a plan to bridge them. (150 words minimum)
Choose three KSAs that you need to improve upon and explain why.
• What tools or resources can you use to help eliminate each of the three gaps?
• What goals do you have to improve in these areas?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.