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Who are you? Think of this in terms of your career.

Examples:

• I am an office support specialist.
• I am a criminal justice student studying homeland security.
• I am a military veteran.
• I am medical professional.

What are you looking for? What is your desired career field? What are your career interests and goals? What do you want to do?

Examples:

• I am interested in using my drive and leadership to open my own business in ___.
• I want to pursue a career in marketing using my creativity and attention to detail.
• I want to continue working in the health care industry. I enjoy helping others and working in a social environment.

What skills or experience are required for your desired career? (Provide a minimum of 3)

Research your desired career to identify what skills and experience are required.

• Explore job outlook sites, such as O*Net.
• Search for job postings related to your career, and look at the responsibilities and requirements.

What skills or experience do you have? (Provide a minimum of 3)

• Create a list of skills that you have (hard skills and soft skills).
• Consider how each relates to the position or field you are seeking.

What skills or experience do you need? (Provide a minimum of 3)

• Create a list of skills that you need to obtain or improve.
• Consider what you can do now to work toward obtaining any gaps in your skills or experience.

Provide at least 1 goal that you have set for how you will obtain the skills or experience that you still need.

Your goals should be SMART:

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Relevant
• Time-Bound

Career planning and management