Introduction To Intentional Career Development

Practical strategies to setting and reaching your next career goals

What you'll learn

Actively engaging in your intentional career development

Learn why intentional career development is important

Benefits of intentional career development

Strategies for intentional career development

Requirements

The only requirement is that you are ready to take a step towards your career development

Be willing to invest the time in yourself and do some introspection for your career

Description

This course is designed for you if you are a junior to mid-career level individual who is ready to intentionally take the right next step in your career journey. Or if you have left the workforce and are looking to reintegrate it and need guidance on how to navigate your career.In this course you will have a brief overview of the importance of intentional career development and its impact on your professional growth. You will understand why intentional career development is important and know its benefits. You will also be empowered with actionable strategies that you will be able to implement immediately to advance your career.We begin by helping you assess your skills and strengths and think through how these can possibly align with your values and passions so that your goals can encompass your why. We brush on the importance of creating your career development plan, understanding that it is a living document. And you will know what sections should be included at a high level so that you can progress towards your goals. You will be incorporating the results from exploring different career paths and your findings from researching industries and job markets.You will also explore the benefits of networking and intentionally building relationships. As you embrace networking, and step out to intentionally interact with others , you will develop your professional brand.As you work on making your next career move, you will be ready by transforming your resume, and developing your interview skills to match your next career milestone and emulate who you are setting to be in your next position.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome & Introduction

Section 2: Goal Setting

Lecture 2 Goal Setting

Section 3: Create a Career Development Plan

Lecture 3 Create a Career Development Plan

Section 4: Embrace Networking

Lecture 4 Embrace Networking

Section 5: Prepare for Next Steps

Lecture 5 Prepare for Next Steps

Section 6: Keep Learning from Others and Yourself

Lecture 6 Keep Learning from Others and Yourself

Section 7: Set Yourself Up For Transition

Lecture 7 Set Yourself Up For Transition

Section 8: Assignment - Worksheet for Setting SMART Career Goals

Anyone looking to change or advance their professional career,Anyone needing help to start their career development journey,Most applicable for folks in junior to mid-career levels