This planner is intended to help you plan, design and take control of your next steps in your professional development, creating the pathway that's right for you.

Career planning is more than simply scheduling 'to do' lists, applying for job listings or enrolling on training activities. Planning your career is becoming more self-aware of your aspirations for your professional life and exploring the pathways to help you get there. Having a plan acts as a road map to enable you to achieve your goals. A plan helps you to address any obstacles that may arise and to be realistic in identifying the options open to you.

This easy step guide introduces the core areas to help you take action on achieving your overall goal. All of the sections have practical tasks to complete which will help to keep you on track as you work toward plan. Once you have completed each section, that information can be transfered into your action plan. The twelve action plan templates can be used to capture your next step toward your goals.

As you create your plan, you will go on a journey of self discovery to identify your values, skills and the resources available to you as you work toward your goal. With your plan in place you will be able to track your progress and ensure that you are moving in the right direction for you.