Who are you? Think of this in terms of your career.
Examples:
- I am an office support specialist.
- I am a criminal justice student studying homeland security.
- I am a military veteran.
- I am medical professional.
What are you looking for? What is your desired career field? What are your career interests and goals? What do you want to do?
Examples:
- I am interested in using my drive and leadership to open my own business in ___.
- I want to pursue a career in marketing using my creativity and attention to detail.
- I want to continue working in the health care industry. I enjoy helping others and working in a social environment.
What skills or experience are required for your desired career? (Provide a minimum of 3)
Research your desired career to identify what skills and experience are required.
- Explore job outlook sites, such as O*Net.
- Search for job postings related to your career, and look at the responsibilities and requirements.
What skills or experience do you have? (Provide a minimum of 3)
- Create a list of skills that you have (hard skills and soft skills).
- Consider how each relates to the position or field you are seeking.
What skills or experience do you need? (Provide a minimum of 3)
- Create a list of skills that you need to obtain or improve.
- Consider what you can do now to work toward obtaining any gaps in your skills or experience.
Provide at least 1 goal that you have set for how you will obtain the skills or experience that you still need.
Your goals should be SMART:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Relevant
- Time-Bound
Career planning and management