OUTLIVES YOUR DEGREE
BUILDING A CAREER THAT
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The most dangerous thing a graduate can become is academically strong but professionally invisible.
CAREER
DEFINING THE TERM “CAREER”
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What do you think will likely not work well in managing careers?
What is a career?
What do you think contributes to a long-term Career?
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Strategic Career Planning Map
Experience
Skills
Interest
Education
Goals
Gain practical experience through internships, projects, or workplace opportunities.
Assess current skills and identify areas that need improvement for career growth.
Identify personal interests to choose career paths that feel meaningful and motivating.
Plan education or training that supports skill development and career requirements.
Set clear career goals with timelines to track progress and stay focused.
CAREER PLANNING
interests
Identify your
Search for meaningful and motivating interests.
Personality & Work Style Assessment - 16Personalities
Career Interest & Career Matching Assessment - O*NET Interest Profiler / My Next Move
Career Environment & Work Preference Assessment - Truity Holland Code Career Test
Skills
Assess your current skills and identify areas that need improvement for career growth.
Technological Skills
Presentation Skills
Report Writing
Education
Plan for training that supports skill development and career requirements.
Certifications
Conferences
Experience
Gain practical experience through GMTs, internships, projects, or workplace opportunities.
Goals
Set clear career goals with timelines to track progress and stay focused.
Goal Book
CAREER POSITIONING
Accelerators
Factors that will significantly influence the speed & pace of your overall career growth.
Mobility
Exposure
Flexibility
Networking
Relationship
Job hunting
CV Writing
Interview Skills
Interview Preparation
Job Applications
Volunteering
“Your network is not just who you know. It is who knows you for value.”
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It’s in your hands…
YOUR CAREER IS IN YOUR HANDS!
NEXT STEPS
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