Guide To Career Planning
Whatever your aspirations, Strategi Search and Selection will support you through every stage of your career. However, to set an initial job search plan, it's important to take stock of the knowledge you have of yourself.
Goals and values
Consider where you realistically want to be in two, five and ten years in your career and personal life. Ask yourself:
- What do I enjoy doing? What energises me?
- What is needed in my work environment for me to feel satisfied?
- Where do I want to be living?
- What kind of lifestyle do I want?
- What are my main drivers - family, power, early retirement?
- What level of progression am I seeking within my career ladder?
- What am I looking for in terms of salary and package?
By working backwards, you can take realistic steps toward your goal and prevent any potential value-conflicts in your future workplace.
Career trends
- Where is the market going?
- What skills are and will be in demand?
- Will continuing globalisation increase the value of candidates with foreign languages?
- What types of businesses are experiencing growth?
- Which industries are going to be at the forefront in the future?
It is important to remember that the market is always changing. By considering the emerging trends you could potentially guide your career into a new and in-demand specialism.
Position and organisation
To understand the type of roles and companies that your Strategi consultant should be approaching on your behalf, consider the following:
- What type of environment stimulates me?
- Is company size important to me?
- Would the structure of a department impact my decision?
- Is a brand name important to me?
- Is a company's security and reputation a priority?
- Do I want to work: part-time, flexi time, freelance or job share?
We advise you to be open to different roles. Remember, even if you have an initial reservation about a job description, interviews are often an opportunity for you to evolve a role and adapt it to your skills and strengths.
