slide 2: HOW TO CREATE A
CAREER PLAN
THAT REALLY WORKS
slide 3: If you are a recent college
graduate or if you are looking to
make a career transition the most
effective way to proceed is by
creating a career plan.
slide 4: Rather than formulating an idea in
your head write it out and keep a
copy readily available to check your
progress or to make adjustments
along the way.
slide 5: The following tips can help you
develop a logical plan for pursuing
your career goals.
slide 6: TARGET YOUR
DREAM JOB
slide 7: Decide what you want to do for the
rest of your life. The ideal position may
morph over time.
slide 8: For example you could begin your
career as a general practice nurse and
eventually specialize to become a
nurse anesthetist.
slide 9: Choose a career area field or industry
where you would like to focus your
professional efforts.
slide 10: INVENTORY YOUR
CREDENTIALS
slide 11: Take stock of your achievements so
far. Include:
College degrees
Certifications and licenses
Extended learning meritorious
service as an employee or volunteer
Job skills mastered to date
slide 12: You may be able to see patterns that
will help you recognize your interests
and strengths.
Theres a good chance you would
likely excel in a career that utilizes
those qualities.
slide 13: ACKNOWLEDGE ANY
WEAKNESSES
slide 14: Conversely note any
lacks or weaknesses in
your professional
development to date.
slide 15: For example if you would like to
work as a foreign language
interpreter but have not yet
mastered any languages you will
have to address that need.
slide 16: SET SPECIFIC GOALS
slide 17: Instead of writing that you
want to have a career
position within six months
for example indicate which
career field interests you and
what type of position you
would like to have.
slide 18: List steps you will take to reach your goal such as:
Applying for twenty jobs each week
Posting a job-related blog on social media
Volunteering in your chosen career field to learn
new skills and meet relevant professionals.
slide 19: ESTABLISH A
TIMELINE
slide 20: Your timeline should be based on
weekly and monthly career-oriented
activities not just long-term goals.
slide 21: For example you could tweet or
blog three days weekly about an
area of expertise or you could apply
for ten jobs a week.
slide 22: You can also join a business group and
attend monthly luncheons. You might
plan to contribute an article to a trade
publication every three months.
slide 23: Make good use of your skill set to
set and meet career objectives.
slide 24: IDENTIFY RELATED NEEDS
slide 25: Be realistic about monetary or
time-related needs to address
so that you can meet your goals.
If you join a local business
group you might have to buy a
professional outfit to wear.
slide 26: Blogging or applying to jobs weekly
might require ten hours or more of
your time.
slide 27: In addition consider other reasonable needs that can
help you meet your goals such as seeking out a mentor
or hiring a career coach for a few sessions.
slide 28: PERSEVERE
slide 29: The important thing is to keep
working at your job goals.
slide 30: You may get frustrated or
prospects may appear slim
but dont give up.
slide 31: Success might be just around
the corner when you send out
that next batch of applications
or schedule another interview.
slide 32: Sometimes the best solution is to contact a
recruiter and let them steer you to the
perfect job.
slide 33: Rhino Search Group is a financial advisor
recruiting firm that has relationships with
all the top firms.
slide 34: Contact our financial advisor recruiters if
you are looking to make a move or buy/sell
a book of business.
slide 35: Visit the site: http://www.rhinosearchgroup.com/
slide 36: Rhino Search Group
8970 E Raintree Drive
Suite 300
Scottsdale AZ 85260
480-361-9415
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