Dream Career BluePrint

Wait a minute, there is a blueprint for your dream career? What does that even mean?! Well, it's a roadmap that helps you stay focused and motivated, guiding you toward your desired career path.

Truth be told, there is no guaranteed blueprint for success. Although, we will discuss why having a career plan is important and also provide tips on how to create and stick to one.

Benefits of Having a Career Plan

Creating a career plan has many benefits. It can help you:

• Identify your career goals: A career plan helps you define what you want to achieve in your professional life.

• Stay focused and motivated: A plan gives you a clear direction, helping you stay focused on your goals.

• Make better decisions: With a career plan, you can make informed decisions about your education, job opportunities, and career moves.

Let’s add some steps to creating a career plan.

1. Identify your career goals: Determine what you want to achieve in your career, whether it's a promotion or a career change.

2. Research career paths and industries: Research industries and jobs that align with your goals and interests.

3. Create a timeline and action plan: Set deadlines for your goals and create an action plan to achieve them.

Sticking to a career plan can be tough (it’s tough to get things done in general), but these tips can help:

• Stay motivated: Keep yourself motivated by tracking your progress and celebrating small wins.

• Stay focused: Avoid distractions by keeping your goals in mind and prioritizing tasks that align with them.

• Reassess and revise: Reassess your goals regularly and revise your plan as needed to stay on track.

Having a career plan is essential to achieving your professional goals. By identifying your goals, researching career paths, and creating a timeline and action plan, you can take control of your career path. With these tips for sticking to your plan, you'll be on your way to career success.

I’ll end with this. I once received an offer for $100k to be a program manager. The hiring manager made her decision because I presented a 90-day plan. I followed up with the recruiter a week after being interviewed and shared my plan with her. The plan was centered around how I would hit the ground running. And I did.