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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>

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What is a Career Development Plan?<\/h2>\n

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>

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Why are Career Development Plans Important?<\/h2>\n

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>

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How to Create an Effective Career Development Plan<\/h2>\n

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