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While you may have all of the necessary skills and ambition to excel in your field, it does not always mean that you\u2019ll be offered the opportunities that you deserve.<\/p>\n
Our advice? We highly recommend having a detailed career development plan mapped out \u2013 one that states your goals and how you plan on achieving them. You may have a perfect role in mind, but do you know what steps you need to take to bring you closer to it?<\/p>\n
In this article, we delve into the benefits of having a career development plan and how to create that helps to progress your career.<\/p>\n<\/div>
A career development plan is where you organise your goals to chart a clear career path. As your career is constantly progressing, there is no limit to when you can make a career development plan \u2013 get one done now and you can put it into effect immediately!<\/p>\n
They are often used as a resource for businesses to guide and encourage employees on their career trajectory. However, there is no reason why you cannot create one independently to work on as a personal goal.<\/p>\n<\/div>
A career development plan may seem a little trivial at first, but creating one can be incredibly constructive for your career. It gives you direction to work towards daily, instead of aimless ambition, helping to focus your efforts and long-term planning.<\/p>\n
In addition, when you shift your focus on how to get reach your goals, it helps make you aware of growth opportunities, such as added qualifications and experiences you can gain during your employment. Whether it\u2019s training or promotions, it\u2019s always a good idea to know what\u2019s out there in advance!<\/p>\n<\/div>
A career development plan can be written at any time in your career path and at any professional level. It requires some thought and most likely some research, as you need to make an assessment of your skills as well as determine how you can develop them.<\/p>\n
Here are 4 key elements you should include in your career development plan:<\/p>\n
Your Current Role<\/strong><\/p>\n When writing your career development plan it helps to start at your current position. What is your role and, more specifically, what is it about your responsibilities that makes you feel satisfied?<\/p>\n If you are not happy in your current role, now it an excellent time to start a career development plan so that you can take action to find something else!<\/p>\n You Career Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n This part is important. To have a plan you need to have a goal; without something to work towards, the plan will have no direction.<\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t got a clear idea already, this may take a little time, but it\u2019s worth thinking it through to figure out what role would make you happy.<\/p>\n It may help to consider the following questions:<\/p>\n Assess Your Skillset <\/strong><\/p>\n Once you have your goal in mind you need to consider what skills you already have, and what skills and experience you need to gain that would make you qualified for your desired job position.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not sure on this, you may need to do a little research (don\u2019t worry \u2013 this part\u2019s relatively simple). All you need to do is search for job postings for that role and see what those companies are looking for in a candidate.<\/p>\n By the end of this section, you should have a clear list of qualifications, experience and qualities you will require to make you the perfect candidate.<\/p>\n Make an Action Plan <\/strong><\/p>\n Now that you\u2019re aware of the skills and qualifications you need to reach your goal, you can start working towards them.<\/p>\n It can help to create a timeline so that you can tackle each step one by one. Don\u2019t forget to be realistic; each step will take hard work and time, and adding pressure to complete them in an unrealistic timeframe may demotivate you.<\/p>\n You may want to consider where you can get support for your goals. If your dream role is at the company you currently work for, they may have the resources to help. For example, there may be training programmes available that will give you the experience and qualifications you need.<\/p>\n Start Working Towards Your Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n When you have finished writing your plan you should be able to see your starting point, your end goal, and several actions you can take to bridge the gap between them.\u00a0<\/p>\n You will need to consistently reflect on your career development plan to measure your progress and update it when necessary. But remember, however many steps it takes, each day you will be growing closer to your ultimate goal.<\/p>\n It may take some hard work; that\u2019s why we think it\u2019s valuable to recognise and celebrate when you reach your milestones \u2013 stick with it and you\u2019ll get there eventually. Good luck!<\/p>\n<\/div> At BMR Solutions<\/a>, it is our passion to connect talented engineering and technical candidates with some of the most exciting employers in the filed. Our extensive network of connections and local links means that we can find the best job opportunities for you.<\/p>\n To find your perfect role today, get in touch with our expert recruitment team or upload your CV online<\/a> to receive tailored job alerts directly.<\/p>\n\n
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