▶️ Start here: Career Planning

The objective of this module is to refine you overall career direction, evaluate personal and external factors to inform your career decision-making.

Answering the following questions will help you determine the relevancy of this module for you at this time.

If you answer NO to these questions, then you are likely to find this module pertinent.
If you answer YES to these questions, consider a quick scan of this module before moving directly to the next unit: Demonstrating Skills.

• Do you have a clear career and life vision?
• Do you have action steps that will move you towards your vision or overall direction?

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

• Clarify a vision.
• Evaluate personal assets and external factors to inform your career direction and decision-making.
• Review two strategies to manoeuver through uncertainty.
• Establish current and not too distant goals.

Learning Activities

• Complete the Career Planning Worksheet.
• Review the Summary activity to complete the module.

Introduction

“Every decision is a career decision” (Redekopp, 2015).

Careers are shaped by everyday choices, some small, some significant. For example, buying a car may lead to career-related questions:

• What jobs can support this expense?
• Should I move somewhere with a lower cost of living?
• What part-time options are available now?

Even small decisions can influence your career path. 

To help you navigate career planning, we’ve broken the process into manageable steps using the Career Professionals of Canada (2015) model:

1. Create Your Future – Clarify your vision
2. Know Your Value & Explore Options – Identify personal assets and external factors
3. Plan Your Actions – Set short- and mid-term goals

Next, we’ll explore strategies to help you move forward with purpose and confidence.

Next, continue on to Strategies: Career Planning.