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Career Mapping

Career Mapping. Four Key Elements. Finding the Big Picture Do some Research Start Marketing yourself Plan for the unexpected. Finding the Big Picture. Step back and examine your position Ask yourself these questions: How far into the future do you want to plan?

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Career Mapping

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  1. Career Mapping

  2. Dr. J. Mior – Fleming College

  3. Four Key Elements • Finding the Big Picture • Do some Research • Start Marketing yourself • Plan for the unexpected Dr. J. Mior – Fleming College

  4. Finding the Big Picture • Step back and examine your position • Ask yourself these questions: • How far into the future do you want to plan? • What job characteristics are most important? • Location • Salary • Room for promotion/different job types • Is there flexibility for unexpected detours? • Eg. Your spouse/partner finds job in different city. Dr. J. Mior – Fleming College

  5. Do Some Research • Planning is not a stationary act. • Effective career mapping is gathering information: • Read trade magazines and professional industry analysis • Interview industry experts (Informational interview) • Find a mentor who is already successful in job/industry you aspire to. • Don’t forget the Web. Dr. J. Mior – Fleming College

  6. Start Marketing Yourself • Determine how to get yourself on path. • Your market plan must be in tune with your personality – remember your self-assessment. • Make contact with companies/industries you see in your future. Dr. J. Mior – Fleming College

  7. Start Marketing Yourself • Market Identification • Decide on companies/industires to which you want to sell yourself. • Be specific • Strength/Weakness Identification • SWOT analysis (Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) • Self-Assessment • Have friends compile list of +/- characteristics • Mission (Work Philosophy) Statement • Requires you to concisely explain your goals. Dr. J. Mior – Fleming College

  8. Plan for the unexpected • As you plan your career map you may realize that you are off course – make adjustments – change directions. • Consider financial stability – can I afford to carry on? • Personal/Family considerations • Health issues Dr. J. Mior – Fleming College

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