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Career Development
Career Development
by Tim Rubash
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This image below is a circular diagram titled “Career Development”, broken into four main quadrants that guide the process of building a career. Here’s a summary of each quadrant and its key components:
1. Know Yourself (Yellow Section)
Gain self-awareness to align your career with who you are.
• Values – Identify what matters most to you (e.g., work-life balance, helping others, financial security).
• Interests – Reflect on activities you enjoy and topics you’re curious about.
• Strengths – Determine what you’re naturally good at through feedback or assessments.
• Traits – Understand personality characteristics that shape your work style (e.g., introverted, detail-oriented).
• Ambitions – Define your long-term career dreams and the kind of impact you want to make.
2. Explore Options (Green Section)
Use your self-knowledge to discover what’s possible.
• Occupational Research – Learn about job duties, salary ranges, required education, and growth outlook for different roles.
• Industry Trends – Explore emerging fields, evolving technologies, and job market changes.
• Career Options for Degree – Look into various paths your current or future degree can lead to, including nontraditional roles.
3. Get Focused (Blue Section)
Create a roadmap to move forward with intention.
• Decision Making – Compare your options based on fit, feasibility, and alignment with your values and goals.
• Goal Setting – Break long-term ambitions into actionable short- and medium-term goals (SMART goals are great here).
• Action Planning – Develop a step-by-step timeline for tasks like networking, gaining certifications, or applying to programs.
4. Take Action (Orange Section)
Put your plan into motion with hands-on experience and professional connection.
• Gain Experience – Pursue internships, volunteer work, job shadowing, or freelance gigs to build skills and confidence.
• Job Search Tools – Create or update your resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letters, and portfolio. Learn interview skills.
• Connect with Employers – Network at job fairs, informational interviews, or online platforms. Reach out to alumni or professionals in your field.
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