Career Planning

Don't you envy those people who seem to be so clear about where they want to go in their careers? Career planning holds not even a grain of uncertainty for them - they seem to have this easy confidence that arises from a clarity of direction.

Most of us struggle when we're asked to think of where we want to be in the next 3 - 5 years. What are our options we ask ourselves, and how do we sift through them if we can identify them?

So what exactly are the sorts of things that should be considered when you start thinking ahead and determining the next steps in your career?

OK. Some of the questions that could offer you some useful insights and guidance to help with your career planning....

1. What are my interests - the things that enthuse me?
2. What are the skills and strengths that I possess?
3. What are my values and priorities - for example, am I placing more emphasis upon seeking more money, or maintaining some work-life balace?
4. What are opportunities in the marketplace - both current and emerging - for people with my skills and experience?

Investing some time and thought into career planning means it will be much more likely that we end up performing the type of work that gives us satisfaction, as well as meeting other needs we may have.

In the following short video clip, Jack Canfield (personal development author and speaker) offers some great advice on career planning ..