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This video is brought to you by Talendev, an online platform dedicated to helping professionals
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map out their careers. A successful career doesn't happen by chance. It takes careful and strategic planning, a roadmap, if you will, to your future
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Whether you're taking your very first steps into the world of work, or you're trying
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to move into a C-suite role, developing a solid career plan will help you take control
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and prepare for your next steps so you can achieve your professional goals, whatever
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they are. So, how do you build an effective career plan? Keep watching for our top 5 tips
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Number 1. Assess your goals The first step you need to take when creating
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a career plan is to identify your goals. Understanding your ambitions and objectives will serve as a starting point as you begin
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to build your plan. This will help you pinpoint what actions you need to take to achieve those goals
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For example, if one of your goals is to launch your own startup, a good way to get there
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is to gain some relevant experience by working at other startups as well as obtaining a business
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management certification. Number 2. Consider your strengths and weaknesses The next thing you need to do is assess your
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strengths and weaknesses. Look back at your goals, what skills and knowledge are needed to achieve them
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Which areas from your current skill set need improvement? This will help you set more realistic goals and better inform your overall career path
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If you're not sure what your personal strengths and weaknesses are, ask your colleagues, managers
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or teachers for their input. Performance appraisals, meanwhile, can also be a great way to identify weaknesses
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By addressing these weaknesses, whether it's presentation or management skills, you could
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open up opportunities for career development. Number 3. Identify your career options Beyond your professional aspirations and skills
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you should also think about what opportunities are available to you. You may want to become a freelance business consultant, for example, but local demand
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might be low or you might need to obtain specific qualifications. It might also be the case that the job requirements or salary isn't compatible with your lifestyle
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If the sound of weekend work or business travel, for example, doesn't appeal to you, then a
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typical 9-to-5 job may be a more suitable option. Need help mapping out your career journey
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insights, which you can use to refine your career journey and achieve your goals
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You can even book a coaching session with an expert to help you establish your next
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career move. To get access, check out the link in the video description. 4
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Set a timeline and milestones So, you've done some self-reflection, identified your goals, pinpointed your strengths and weaknesses, and researched the job market
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It's now time to create a timeline for your career plan. Consider all the steps you need to take to reach your goals and incorporate them with
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a set time frame. Meanwhile, setting milestones that you need to achieve along the way will help you stay
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motivated and give further structure to your plan. Just make sure that your timeline is realistic and that it allows for some flexibility and
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room for change. 5. Monitor your progress Once your career plan is ready and in full
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motion, it's important to keep an eye on your progress. It's easy to forget about your set milestones or get sidetracked by other life events, which
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is why you'll need to revisit your plan on a regular basis
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It's also crucial to keep your career plan updated. As you climb the career ladder, your ambitions and interests might change, so your milestones
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and goals might need to also. By following these tips, you'll be able to build an effective plan and take your career
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to the next level. In the meantime, check out CareerAddict.com for more expert tips and insights for planning
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and advancing your career. And don't forget to like the video and click subscribe for other insightful videos like this
