_Christine Granvilles Career Development Plan

(Students Name)

Date April 28, 2016

This Career Development Plan is your record of where you are today in your career journey, what you envision for your future,
and how you plan to turn that vision into reality. Review your SMART Goals from Lesson 6 and complete the following section.
My purpose or
lifes vision is:

My lifes vision is to finish my undergraduate degree and to continue with my education and to earn my MBA. I
would like to have a career in Human Resource Management but am excited to see where my experiences and
education will take me.

My long-term
career goal is
(to be completed
within 6 months to
1 year):

S Start my MBA program

M Start looking for new job opportunities
A Obtain employment in my desired field
R Excel at new position
T

My short-term
career goal is (to
be completed
within 3 6
months):

S Begin training for my new position at current employer

M Excel at new position
A Begin to network and make contacts
R Build a strong professional reputation
T Increase performance reviews

My career goals
align with my
purpose/lifes
vision because:

They will help me achieve my ultimate goal of achieving my MBA and changing careers to finally be in a career that
I will be happy with and will enjoy. They will help me to excel at my current position which will only help me in any
future endeavors.

My highest point of
contribution is:

I would say that my highest point of contribution is continuing with my education. It is what I feel is essential in my
life to attain my goals.

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Compare where you are today against where you desire to be. Identify strategies to close any gaps that exist, and what you will
do to hold yourself accountable. Revisit your plan frequently to celebrate your successes and make adjustments where needed.
My current education is
(include relevant certifications):
Associates in Claims (AIC)
College courses

My current skills are

(list your top 5 transferable skills):
1. Working in a team
2. Critical thinking

Actions I will take to close gaps:

Be open minded to learning new
things
Complete degree

Actions I will take to close gaps:

Continue to work effectively with
others
Learn express ideas and brainstorm

By this date
(Achieved? Y/N):

Required education is
(include relevant certifications):
Training/courses for new position

8/15/16

Bachelors degree

By this date
(Achieved? Y/N):
Y

Required skills are:

Leadership skills

Provide new ideas

3. Identifying resources

4. Investigating

5. Interpersonal skills

Learn to become more vocal

Confidence

Actions I will take to close gaps:

Jobs / organizations with similar

values:

1. Security

By this date
(Achieved? Y/N):
N

2. Achievement

3. Economic return

My current work values are:

1 year success achieved /

adjustments needed:
5 year success achieved /
adjustments needed:

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