Watch the video and begin completing Slide 15. How does Ashley’s message resonate with you? Doing “what you are” may not neatly align with your career interests. Therefore, it’s worth exploring various careers to determine if the duties to be performed truly align with who you are or who you want to become.
Next, go to: https://www.mynextmove.org. Browse Careers By Industry. Click on the industry you’re interested in exploring. Explore at least 3 different Careers in that industry. Watch the videos to learn more about job duties and expectations. Seriously consider if this is work that you will find fulfilling. Ask yourself: Can I do this for 20 years and be happy? Maybe you have various Career Interests. Refer back to your Career Development Plan. Explore every Career Interest thoroughly and decide which jobs you want to pursue. Explore the Educational Requirements and Job Outlook, as well. How much time and money are required to achieve the appropriate credentials? Under JOB OUTLOOK, click on Find Jobs to explore available jobs in your desired location. Take some time to explore the various resources and links on the Mynextmove.org website. Review your Career Development Plan and be prepared to discuss your progress during the Midterm Career Counseling Session.
Next, go to: Indeed.com (link below) to review resume formats based on various industries and job titles. Review and revise your resume accordingly, to ensure the language in the resume’s Summary and Experience align with the position to which you’re applying. Save your resume revisions.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resume-samples
Next, let’s review Forbes recommendations on How To Create A Career Development Plan. Forbes is a leader in the corporate business industry. It is a highly respected company and thought leader in all things business in the USA. Let’s carefully read and review Forbes’ 3 listed Benefits of a Career Development Plan. Do you agree or disagree? What are other benefits you can think of? Click on the link below. Then, in Slide 16, insert the 7 Steps that Forbes recommends for Creating an Effective Career Development Plan. You can use the copy and paste functions, or you can type them into the slide.
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/career-development-plan/
