Question

Imagine you are writing a plan for how to move toward a career. Which of these pieces of information do you think would be helpful to include in your plan? Check all that apply.

a description of the career you want
a list of the career requirements and qualifications
a description of the requirements and qualifications you have already achieved
a list of intermediate goals, to move you toward the career
description of obstacles you might face on your way toward the career

Answer 1

All of them — include each item in your plan.

- A description of the career you want: clarifies direction and helps you evaluate opportunities.
- A list of the career requirements and qualifications: shows what you need to obtain (education, skills, certifications).
- A description of the requirements and qualifications you have already achieved: identifies strengths you can leverage and gaps to fill.
- A list of intermediate goals to move you toward the career: breaks the path into manageable, time-bound steps.
- A description of obstacles you might face on your way toward the career: lets you plan contingencies and mitigation strategies.