Choosing a Career

Knowing Yourself

Skills, likes/dislikes and values 

Finding Out

Exploring what is out there 

Making Decisions

Comparing options 

Taking Action

Working towards your goals 

Career planning is an ongoing process that can help you manage your learning and development. 

You can use the four step planning process whether you are:

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  at school;
  
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  at college;
  
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  an adult returning to education or adding on skills;
  
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  an adult changing job or career. 
  

Career planning is the continuous process of:

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  thinking about your interests, values, skills and preferences;
  
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  exploring the life, work and learning options available to you;
  
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  ensuring that your work fits with your personal circumstances;
  
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  continuously fine-tuning your work and learning plans to help you manage the changes in your life and the world of work. 
  

You can revisit and make use of this process all the way through your career.

The career planning process has four steps: