CAREER PLANNING
Career planning is not an activity that should be done once---in high school or college--and then
left behind as we move forward in our jobs and careers.Rather, career planning is an activity that is best done on a regular basis--especially given that data that the average worker will change careers(not jobs) multiple times over his or her lifetime.And its never too soon or too late to start
your career planning.
career is an occupation or profession .A career is followed as one's life's work and the chosen career
must have some scope for advancement.To choose and plan a career, you should look into matter such as your household, the environment you live in, your interactions with people etc.whatever situation you may be in at present. you must keep in mind while deciding on your priorities in search for a career or a job. Generally, it is observed that different people have different priorities, which determine the career, and this includes- status, wealth, power, challenge, and contentment.
Learning
Life-long learning is your keyword
The world is constantly changing, and everybody is looking for new ways of doing business.
if you have decided that your current skills are good enough, you have also decided that your job is
good enough.
But if you want a career in the future, you should add regular updates to your skills and knowledge.
Analyze& Set Goals
Develop a roadmap for your job and career success. Can you be successful in your career without setting goals?of course.Can you be even more successful through goal-setting? Most research says yes.
There are many reasons to set goals. In order to become successful in whatever you choose to do, it is impetrative that you a clear and motivating goal in mind. it is generally seen that people with clear goals do better than those who fail to set goals. In the absence of clarity and direction, we tend to drift away from what is important. set clear career goals and objectives so that they can guide and motivate you every step of the way. The future is uncertain but the present is in your hands.Do everything you can to put in your best today and make your future more bright. Successful attainment is possible only through well defined and clear goals.
Common career planning steps
Set a timeframe within which you will try to follow and implement each career planning guideline.
Think about what it is that is important for you
family, status, money, social responsibility or something else?
Think over and list down
your good and bad personality traits, your strengths and weakness.
Set simple and difficult goals
Which you want to achieve over a short period and those which are long term as well.
Think about that reasons why you find it difficult to achiveve what ever it is you want to achieve?
List down the people who can help you.
Better Planning
Many of us have physicals, visit the eye doctor and dentist, and do a myriad of other things on an annual basis, so why not career planning ?
Find a day or weekend once a year--more often if you feel the need or if you're planning a major career change--- and schedule a retreat yourself. Try to block out all distractions so that you have time to truly focus on your career-- What you really want out of your career, out of your life.
By making career planning an annual event, you will feel more secure in your career choice and direction-- and you'll be better prepared for the many uncertainties and difficulties that lie ahead in all of our jobs and career.
Map your path since last career planning
One of your first ativities whenever you take on career planning is spending time mapping out your job and career path since the last time mapping out your job career path since the last time you did any sort of career planning. While you should not dwell on your past, taking the time to review and reflect on the path -- whether straight and narrow or one filled with any curves and dead-ends-- will help you plan for the future.
Reflect on your likes and Dislikes, Needs and wants
Change is a factor of life; everybody change, as do our likes and dislikes. something we loved doing two years ago may now give us displeasure. So always take time to reflect on the things in your life --not just in your job -- that you feel most strongly about.
Make a two--column list of your major likes and dislikes. Then use this list to examine your current job and career job and career path. if your job and career still fail mostly in the like column, then you know you are still on the right path; however, if your job activites fall mostly in the dislike column, now is the time to begin examining new jobs and new careers.
Finally, take the time to really think about what it is you want or need from your work, from your career. Are you looking to make a difference in the world ? To be famous ? To become financially independent ? To effect change? Take the time to understand the motives that drive your sense of success and happiness.....
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