Career Development Plan
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Personal Values What are your core values? Example: Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, etc.
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Short-Term Goals (Next 1-2 Years) What skills or knowledge do you want to develop? Example: Learn a new programming language, improve project management skills, etc. What projects or roles do you want to take on? Example: Lead a small team, work on a high-impact project, etc.
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Long-Term Goals (3-5 Years) Where do you see yourself in your career? Example: Becoming a senior developer, transitioning to a managerial role, etc. What major milestones do you want to achieve? Example: Completing a major certification, publishing a technical paper, etc.
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Action Plan What steps will you take to achieve your goals? Example: Enroll in online courses, seek mentorship, attend industry conferences, etc. What resources or support do you need? Example: Access to training materials, time for professional development, etc.
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Reflection and Review How will you measure your progress? Example: Regular check-ins with your manager, self-assessment, feedback from peers, etc. What challenges do you anticipate and how will you address them? Example: Balancing work and learning, finding the right resources, etc.
Having troubled writing down personal values? Consider these exercises: Journal Prompts to Discover Core Values 5. Admirable Traits in Others - What traits do you admire most in others? Why are these traits important to you? 2. Best Memories - Think about your happiest memories. What values were present in those moments? 3. Decision-Making Process - Reflect on a difficult decision you made. What values guided your choice?
- Childhood Heroes
- Who were your heroes growing up? What qualities did you admire in them?
- Future Self Vision
- Describe your ideal future self. What values does this future self embody?
- Life Purpose
- What do you believe is your purpose in life? How do your values align with this purpose?
- Proudest Moments
- What are you most proud of in your life? What values do these achievements reflect?
- Handling Tough Choices
- How do you handle tough choices? What values help you navigate these situations?
- Past Regrets
- Reflect on any regrets you have. What values were compromised in those situations?
- Desired Legacy
- What legacy do you want to leave behind? What values do you want to be remembered for?