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Week 12: Making a Plan for Success
Making a Plan for Success
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Building a Plan for Your Career
Your journey began with finding a company that aligned with your values. You found that fantastic company and aced the interview. Your start date is on the horizon, but hold on—have you thought about what comes next? You’ve put in so much effort to get here, but now it’s time to start planning for your future career.
Building a plan for your career is essential to achieving your goals. After all, you are a career changer with countless experiences! There is a high chance that this first job will not be your last in this new field. You want to grow and flourish in your newfound career. Remember, to make something grow, you have to water it. The way to nourish your career is to go in with a plan.
Your journey began with finding a company that aligned with your values. You found that fantastic company and aced the interview. Your start date is on the horizon, but hold on—have you thought about what comes next? You’ve put in so much effort to get here, but now it’s time to start planning for your future career.
Building a plan for your career is essential to achieving your goals. After all, you are a career changer with countless experiences! There is a high chance that this first job will not be your last in this new field. You want to grow and flourish in your newfound career. Remember, to make something grow, you have to water it. The way to nourish your career is to go in with a plan.
Why Would You Want to Do That?
Did you know that some people get fired within the first 90 days of a new job? Why does that happen? Usually because the new employee promised something that they could not deliver or they were weak in basic areas like communication or problem solving skills. Imagine that you spent all of this time getting your new career to only get fired on month 3! Sad.
Having a plan will help you move upward and onward. This can mean a bigger role, higher pay, new skills, or anything you set your sights on! The sky’s the limit. A fresh start means new opportunities to establish a new attitude, optimize your productivity, and set expectations. You’re in a new place with many discoveries to make.
Additionally, having a plan lets you leave a long-lasting impression on others. Sharing your plan with your leadership will show them that you are motivated. They can also point you toward how to accomplish the goals listed. Your plan can act as a tool for connecting you with the right professionals, show you how to modify your plan to make it more achievable and set you on a path to excellence. It’s really a win-win situation!
Did you know that some people get fired within the first 90 days of a new job? Why does that happen? Usually because the new employee promised something that they could not deliver or they were weak in basic areas like communication or problem solving skills. Imagine that you spent all of this time getting your new career to only get fired on month 3! Sad.
Having a plan will help you move upward and onward. This can mean a bigger role, higher pay, new skills, or anything you set your sights on! The sky’s the limit. A fresh start means new opportunities to establish a new attitude, optimize your productivity, and set expectations. You’re in a new place with many discoveries to make.
Additionally, having a plan lets you leave a long-lasting impression on others. Sharing your plan with your leadership will show them that you are motivated. They can also point you toward how to accomplish the goals listed. Your plan can act as a tool for connecting you with the right professionals, show you how to modify your plan to make it more achievable and set you on a path to excellence. It’s really a win-win situation!
