Career Planning: The Step Ahead
The world of work has changed drastically since the time when most people got their jobs on a whim. In order to be competitive, and to land a job that's worth having, it's important that you plan your career accordingly. Whether you're in the middle of exploring careers or are just starting out, read this blog post - it'll teach you how to create a step-by-step plan for yourself, including success stories and pointers along the way!
-Aimee Botwin
Success doesn't come with ease; it comes with hard work and perseverance. That is why we have created this blog post for those who are starting out on their journey in life: Career Planning: The Step Ahead.
It is only normal to feel frustrated or lost when you are in the middle of exploring careers, or are just starting out. This post will offer some advice on how to chart your own path towards success and fulfillment in a way that makes sense.
One of the biggest limitations people run into is not knowing what they want to do with their lives. Before they figure out what they want to do, they need to first ask themselves a series of questions that get at their core motivations and desires. Here are some questions you should ask yourself:
Once you have figured out where you really want to go, it is time to map out a plan for your future. That's where we'll come in; this post teaches you how to create a step-by-step plan for yourself, including success stories and pointers along the way!
Planning your career can be daunting, but remember that it is just like any other activity in life: it requires patience, practice, and attention to details. This will be an enjoyable process for you to go through - so don't stress out about it!
Are you thinking about planning your career? Here is how other people approached their careers.
We hope that the articles that we have shared with you today have inspired and motivated you towards your goals.
We hope that the articles that we have shared with you today have inspired and motivated you towards your goals.
"I'm planning to go back to school for formal training in project management and software development. The goal is to become a software development manager or a similar role, which will allow me to pursue an advanced degree in computer science.
In the meantime, I have applied for a job as a developer at my university's administrative software system, and the job is flexible enough that I can continue my studies while working.
I also applied to an online college in order to start earning credits towards my bachelor's degree. I'm going to do it all at once - as soon as I get accepted, I'll register for the classes and move on with it!"
"I want to be an assistant manager of and eventually own a fast food restaurant chain. This is what I want to do because it will get me out of the house more and be able to interact with people more. I also think it will be a lot of fun and challenging. I want to become a public speaker and travel around and speak at different events."
"I want to be a flight attendant one day; I'm interested in the fashion industry, so I'm also considering being a buyer. I also love traveling! My ultimate goal is to backpack across Europe and Asia, so hopefully my career will line up with that in the future."
"I'd like to be an actor. Hopefully it will lead into doing voice-overs for video games or animated films, or maybe even films!"
"Being an ER doctor is my dream job. I get to save lives and help others. There is no greater job than being a doctor. I want to travel and save peoples' lives, while also getting to help people that would otherwise not have access to medical care."
"I am studying wildlife biology in school, so my long-term goal is to become a wildlife veterinarian; however, I'm not exactly sure what I'll be doing after school just yet. My immediate goal is to get a job or internship at the local zoo here in town."
"I think that my future career is going to be as a plastic surgeon or orthopedic surgeon. I am going to apply to Harvard Medical School and do everything I can to get accepted. If I don't get accepted, I will reapply next year and hopefully improve my scores."
"I want to work with animals when I grow up, so I might try being a vet. However, I'm still researching different careers; there are lots of other jobs that involve animals that are both educational and fun as well."
"I want to be a professional skydiver some day. This is my motivation: To travel the world and live life doing what I love. That's it. There isn't anything more important than that for me."
"Being a police officer is my dream job. I want to travel the country and help people. I want to make a difference in my community. It's my ultimate goal to come home every day when I'm done with work, knowing that I've changed someone's life for the better."
"I want to be a teacher. When I was younger, I wanted to be a rocket scientist. Now that I'm older, my knowledge of science has grown and changed - as has my opinion on what type of career would be right for me."
"I want to become a veterinarian because I love animals. This is something that has been a passion of mine ever since I was very young. I want to help take care of animals, and it's something that I am really passionate about."
"When I was younger, I wanted to be a dentist. Now that I'm older, my knowledge of science has grown and changed - as has my opinion on what type of career would be right for me."
"I want to work in the animal/pet care sector such as veterinary/veterinary assistant. It suits my personality and helps improve the welfare of animals. This is what I have always wanted to do with my life, however with no formal qualifications it was going to be difficult to get in anywhere."
"I want to continue with school, although not necessarily a traditional graduate degree program.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many different fields to consider in terms of career goals. There is no single "right" way to become a certain type of person, or get a certain job; your choices are up to you and will depend on your own specific dreams and desires.
Goals always change over time. No matter what your goals were when you were ten years old, the same applies today: your dreams will change over time as well. Get back to basics and figure out what it is that you really want out of life, then learn how to achieve that!
As you can see, there are many different fields to consider in terms of career goals.