Career Planning Analysis
Are you seeking to advance in your current field? Are you changing fields? Where are you right now in your career? Where do you want to be? Will you be seeking a new position in your field or will you need to seek opportunities to get experience in a new field? What are your goals and objectives? What particular positions do you want, and what is your time frame for obtaining them?
Next, consider what the market is like in the industry or field in which you’d like to apply your degree. Is the demand for employees increasing, decreasing, or remaining steady? Does the geographic region play a role? Does specialization within the field make a difference? Use the UMGC library to locate journal articles, books, and other sources that will help you identify information about your industry or field. You can research an industry using Business Research and on a career field using CareerOneStop.
Finally, you need to think about what the competition is like. Who else is seeking positions in this profession? Who are the primary competitors for employment and upward mobility in this field? Can you identify individuals who are your main competition (e.g., if you are competing internally)? How do you compare to these competitors? What do you need to do to become more competitive? Check out CareerQuest for guidance on making your résumé stand out, virtual interviews, and more.
Career Planning Analysis
At present, I am at an early-to-mid stage in my professional career, with foundational experience in my field but still building the credentials and specialized expertise required for advancement. I aim to move beyond entry-level or support roles and transition into positions of greater responsibility, such as project leadership or specialized technical roles. My long-term career goal is to secure a management or subject-matter expert position within five to seven years, depending on the opportunities available and the pace of professional development.
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Are you seeking to advance in your current field?,
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Are you changing fields?,
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Where are you right now in your career?,
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Where do you want to be?,
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Will you be seeking a new position in your field or will you need to seek opportunities to get experience in a new field?,
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What are your goals and objectives?,