How To Plan a Career
7 Steps to Get the Job You Really Want and to Start a New Career
Description
Welcome to the career changer's toolkit. This course is designed for anyone exploring a new career, industry, or role, as well as recent graduates considering varied fields for work. If you have an aspiring side hustle, passion, or hobby and are considering ways to make money doing what you enjoy, this course can help provide some ideas to help you bring it to fruition. Folks who are mid-career but feeling bored, overworked, or unfulfilled may gain some ideas on how to move forward.
As a serial career changer, I went through this chaotic and oftentimes difficult process, eventually creating a list of seven must-haves - and I've collected the most important tips here. This course is the culmination of my lessons and experiences, as well as my research into career changes, including advice on conducting research, self-reflection, planning a massive life project, managing execution, ways to re-brand and re-market oneself, all while also prioritizing self-care and a balanced sense of wellness. It’s the stuff that I wish someone told me!
Today, the average person changes jobs every four years. And with the level of disruption, diversification, digitization, and instability of the modern workplace, non-linear career paths are the new norm. The better we become at managing this process, the more future-ready we'll be. This course is designed with the intention to provide tools, practical advice, and useful tips learned from experience, so that we can all be successful in our endeavors, no matter what we choose.
What You Will Learn!
- Develop an understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses, interests, and values to make informed decisions about career paths and goals.
- Learn practical skills for researching industries, job opportunities, and networking strategies to create a career plan that aligns with personal goals.
- Gain knowledge about resume writing, job applications, and interviewing techniques to effectively market oneself and secure desired positions.
- Develop an understanding of the importance of ongoing learning, professional development, and adaptability to navigate the evolving job market and achieve long-
Who Should Attend!
- High school or college students who are exploring different career paths and want to learn how to make informed decisions about their future.
- Recent graduates who are seeking guidance on how to enter the job market and develop a career plan.
- Professionals who are considering a career change or are looking to advance in their current field.
- Individuals who have been out of the workforce and are looking to re-enter or transition to a new career.
- Anyone who wants to learn practical skills and strategies for career planning and development.