Career planning advice

Discover the five key steps you should consider when planning your career. Some of these steps may be more relevant than others depending on your current situation, but everyone goes through them at some point.

Steps to plan your career

Get to know yourself

Introspection should be the starting point in your career planning journey. Being aware of your own strengths and weaknesses is key to defining your career goals. Completing a self-assessment can help you identify what you can already bring to the table, and what you need to work on to get a specific job or enter a particular field or industry.
Explore the labour market

Staying informed about what’s happening in the labour market can help you align your career goals with key trends and potential outcomes. You can compare the requirements, wages and job prospects for different occupations and industries across Canada to make informed career decisions.
Plan your education and training

Once you know what skills and knowledge are required for the job you want, it’s time to come up with a plan to get qualified. Before you decide to invest time and money into an education program or training course, compare your options to find out which one is right for you.
Stand out to employers

When you’re ready to look for a job, being aware of best practices can help you speed up the process and make the most of it.
Network and stay connected

Few people hold a single job until they retire. To keep tabs on career development opportunities, you need to build and maintain a professional network and stay up to date on your industry’s latest news.

Date modified:: 2024-03-18

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