6 step career guide

Six Step Career Planning Guide

Being able to plan your career is a key skill and much more than just looking for a job you can take control of what often seems like an accidental or lucky process. If you feel stuck try using this six stage model:

Step 1 Assess Yourself
Take stock of your skills, interests and motivations

Step 2 Find out what's out there
Research a range of possible opportunities and jobs

Step 3 Make a list
Narrow it down to a shortlist of possible jobs and occupations related to your skills, interests and motivations

Step 4 Make a choice
Identify an area of work that will be possible and enjoyable

Step 5 Make yourself employable
Get some skills and experience

Step 6 Get that job
Find the opportunities and target your applications

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