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Developing Your Career Strategy: Tips for a brighter professional future
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about developing and implementing a career strategy with this practical guide.
If you find yourself at a professional dead end or have a nagging feeling that you are on the wrong career path, you are far from alone. But you do not have to accept this situation: taking the time to define your expectations and goals for your professional life will pay dividends, as this proactive approach will enable you to build your dream career.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Analyse your skills, values, strengths and weaknesses using a variety of tools
• Identify the professions and roles that best suit you based on your abilities and interests
• Take concrete steps to move forward in your career and feel more fulfilled
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If you find yourself at a professional dead end or have a nagging feeling that you are on the wrong career path, you are far from alone. But you do not have to accept this situation: taking the time to define your expectations and goals for your professional life will pay dividends, as this proactive approach will enable you to build your dream career.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Analyse your skills, values, strengths and weaknesses using a variety of tools
• Identify the professions and roles that best suit you based on your abilities and interests
• Take concrete steps to move forward in your career and feel more fulfilled
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The Coaching series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at all those who, at any stage in their careers, are looking to acquire personal or professional skills, adapt to new situations or simply re-evaluate their work-life balance. The concise and effective style of our guides enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of a broad range of concepts, combining theory, constructive examples and practical exercises to enhance your learning.
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Developing Your Career Strategy - 50minutes
Problem: how can you formulate an effective career plan? What steps can you take to achieve your professional goals?
Uses: developing a career strategy will enable you to make the necessary professional decisions to turn your plans into reality.
Professional context: job search, career change, promotion, skills management, career management.
FAQs:
What is a career plan?
How can I draw up a career plan in practice?
When should I draw up or review my career plan?
What tools will enable me to reach my professional objectives?
How can I get to know myself better so that I can develop a personalised career plan?
How can I develop my professional image?
What role does my CV play in my career strategy?
Will a career strategy allow me to accomplish all my objectives?
Virtually all of us have faced the question Where do you see yourself five years from now?
, either during a job interview, as part of an annual performance review, or even during a conversation with friends. We often do not give our answer too much thought, but this question is significant, especially when it comes to work, because our wellbeing is partly dependent on our professional success.
This is especially the case given that it is no simple matter to find a job that is suited to your skills and abilities, progress within
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