Title: How To Create A Career Plan That Really Works
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2How to Create ACareer Plan
THAT REALLY WORKS
3- If you are a recent college graduate, or if you
are looking to make a career transition, the most
effective way to proceed is by creating a career
plan.
4- Rather than formulating an idea in your head,
write it out and keep a copy readily available to
check your progress or to make adjustments along
the way.
5- The following tips can help you develop a logical
plan for pursuing your career goals.
6Target your dream job
7- Decide what you want to do for the rest of your
life. The ideal position may morph over time.
8- For example, you could begin your career as a
general practice nurse and eventually specialize
to become a nurse anesthetist.
9- Choose a career area, field, or industry where
you would like to focus your professional
efforts.
10Inventory your credentials
11- Take stock of your achievements so far. Include
- Certifications and licenses
- Extended learning, meritorious service as an
employee or volunteer
- Job skills mastered to date
12- You may be able to see patterns that will help
you recognize your interests and strengths. - There's a good chance you would likely excel in a
career that utilizes those qualities.
13Acknowledge any weaknesses
14- Conversely, note any lacks or weaknesses in your
professional development to date.
15- For example, if you would like to work as a
foreign language interpreter but have not yet
mastered any languages, you will have to address
that need.
16Set specific goals
17- Instead of writing that you want to have a career
position within six months, for example, indicate
which career field interests you, and what type
of position you would like to have.
18- List steps you will take to reach your goal, such
as
- Applying for twenty jobs each week
- Posting a job-related blog on social media
- Volunteering in your chosen career field to learn
new skills and meet relevant professionals.
19Establish a timeline
20- Your timeline should be based on weekly and
monthly career-oriented activities, not just
long-term goals.
21- For example, you could tweet or blog three days
weekly about an area of expertise, or you could
apply for ten jobs a week.
22- You can also join a business group and attend
monthly luncheons. You might plan to contribute
an article to a trade publication every three
months.
23- Make good use of your skill set to set and meet
career objectives.
24Identify related needs
25- Be realistic about monetary or time-related needs
to address so that you can meet your goals. If
you join a local business group, you might have
to buy a professional outfit to wear.
26- Blogging or applying to jobs weekly might require
ten hours or more of your time.
27- In addition, consider other reasonable needs that
can help you meet your goals, such as seeking out
a mentor or hiring a career coach for a few
sessions.
28Persevere
29- The important thing is to keep working at your
job goals.
30- You may get frustrated or prospects may appear
slim, but don't give up.
31- Success might be just around the corner when you
send out that next batch of applications or
schedule another interview.
32- Sometimes the best solution is to contact a
recruiter and let them steer you to the perfect
job.
33- Rhino Search Group is a financial advisor
recruiting firm that has relationships with all
the top firms.
34- Contact our financial advisor recruiters if you
are looking to make a move, or buy/sell a book of
business.
35- Visit the site http//www.rhinosearchgroup.com/
36- Rhino Search Group
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