The younger generation is far more capable today, all thanks to the internet.
Because of this, the younger generation expects things to be done much faster, such as:
- Making an impact in the company in the very first year of employment.
- Rapid leadership advancement, large team management, and quick promotion.
Ultimately though, your first job is what determines the course of your life and career.
In this regard, precise career planning is a must, and should be done right away.
Strategies For Goals Setting And Planning Your Career
Self-examination:
You can assess yourself by asking the following questions:
- In what tasks or abilities are you good at?
- What is your favorite thing to do?
Research potential careers:
Make a list of specific careers that you can pursue. If you are interested in numbers for example, you might consider:
- Accounting fields
- Science
- Business
- Data related professions
Make sure to follow up on the listed careers.
Steps to Identifying Goals
Evaluate the steps you have put down as possible career choices and the resources you would need to pursue them. They might be:
• Completing a specific degree.
• Securing an interview with a particular company.
List all elements that will make you successful in acquiring these career opportunities. This will assist you to narrow your career options to 10 to 20 choices.
You will then be able to pick the most suitable out of your selected options.
Career Reflection
When you get into your new role, consider going through these questions at the end of the year:
- Were there certain actions I wanted to participate in but did not? Were the tasks I was given done correctly?
- Was there anything that I set my mind on accomplishing but did not achieve this year?
- What else did I do that was not planned?
- How do I feel about it?
- Is anything positive coming out of it?
Updating your Career Options
There will be a time when you may feel stagnation and that your progress has changed. When this occurs, it is time to change your list of possible careers. Always have an updated list.
With a well thought out career plan, your work will bring you happiness. You will not find it challenging; instead, it will be similar to a video game that you enjoy playing and progressing through. You will have a target to achieve, and you will be able to tackle all problems with great assurance.
So, do not expect to find satisfaction in your career quickly, and do not believe that it is something that you will stick to for the rest of your life.
Key Outcomes
• Examine yourself for prospective career planning.
• Create a list of possible careers you can pursue based on your abilities and passion.
• Outline the full process to achieve the career you want.
• Update your career list whenever you feel like there is nothing left to learn.
