Career Development Plan

complete the career development plan from page 6 till end. I would like to work for a real estate company later…

Self Assessment
Mission and Action Plan
Identify a mission statement and action plan for your career. Your mission statement should be clear and concise. The statement should be one sentence filled with

action verbs and should be easy to recite.

It should have the following elements:
?    Identify past successes (example: developed new features for a stagnant product)
?    Identify core values (example: creativity)
?    Identify contributions that you could make (example: problem-solve, innovate)
List 3 action verbs and then write a sentence using these words. For example, your three words could be: lead, demonstrate and innovate. Your mission statement could

then be “My mission is to lead by example and demonstrate how innovation and problem-solving in product marketing in a high-tech environment can lead to success in

profitability and revenue generation for my organization.”

Three Action Verbs:
1Dynamic2Evaluate 3Organized

Mission Statement:
My personal career mission is to screen and evaluate business opportunities in the real estate and redevelop inferior projects in top locations to high-end finishing

and quality projects in order to fulfill our clients’ wishes and gain recognition.

Action Plan:
The action plan is an extension of your mission statement. It tells everyone where you want to go in your career and what you want to become.
?    The action plan describes where you want to go and what you want to become
?    The action plan should be achievable and grounded in reality (SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time Based)
?    The action plan should include short term and longer term goals.
Breaking down your action plan into different sections will help to make it more specific. With regards to your career planning and progression, list what you want to

achieve within the following time frames:

Goal Action Steps
(what will you do)Resources
(who or what can help you)Timeline (by when)Short-term
(<1 year)Develop business skills and the required knowledge that will help me in the real worldAttend and participate in classes Teachers Ongoing Build relations
Attend networking events Students, class mates, …Ongoing
Mid-term
(< 3 years)Get my degree at HultParticipate and work in and outside the class Teachers, class mates ongoingBuild further relations
Attend networking meetings, go to guest speakers. Guest speakers, Hult organization. OngoingTake part on activities which will broaden my mind.
I am part of an political party, I go abroad and meet people, see different places. Colleagues, family , friends. Ongoing Long-term
(< 5 years)Find a job abroad in the real estate and gain international experience. I will send my CV to different companies. Family, friends, acquaintances, … By next

year Join various business groups.
After I get my degree I can apply to be member of different business societies where we can exchange ideas and experience. Acquaintances, collegues, friends, family.

After Hult

Self-Assessment: Workplace Value Checklist
Rank order by adding a number to indicate if it is something that:
1.    = is very important in your experience,
2.    = is somewhat important in your experience or
3.    = is not at all important in your experience.

Check off anything you feel is a “core value” for you, something that you couldn’t live without regardless of what else is part of your experience.

Value (workplace)Definition, examplesRank Core Value Achievement experience a feeling of accomplishment for a job well done, that you’ve made a contribution, sense of

competency 1xAdvancement have the opportunity to work hard and be promoted or move directly to higher-level job 1xAutonomy seek responsibilities that allow freedom to

determine how and when the work is accomplished, sense of freedom, independence 1xBeauty create things that are beautiful and contribute to making the world more

attractive, appreciation of nice things 2Challenge use your abilities to solve difficult problems, overcome obstacles, give you a sense of accomplishment 1xCompetition

pit abilities against others with win/lose outcome, strive to be the “best” 1xContribution feel what you do makes a difference, provides new knowledge, enhances

existing systems, promotes development of others 1xCreativity use imagination, artistic expression; develop new ideas, inventions, solutions; have room for self-

expression 2Excitement value taking risks, fast-paced environment, sense of adventure, taking chances for big reward, travel to new places 2xFinancial reward earn high

income, provide material comfort and security, receive fringe benefits 1xFun work in setting where free to be playful, exuberant, humorous, accommodates high energy

level 2xHelping others provide direct services to people with problems, helping others better their lives; provide quality service 2Integrity able to be true to

yourself, maintain personal standards, not forced to compromise, work/environment complements values, personal beliefs 1xIntellectual stimulation require great amount

of thought and reasoning, allows opportunities for increasing knowledge, improving skills, learning new things 1xLeadership direct, manage or supervise activities of

others, guide them in working together, be responsible for their performance 1xLife balance require work that does not interfere with off the job life, flexible

schedule as long as get job done, time for personal/leisure activities 1xPhysical challenge use your hands or hand tools, have high level of physical activity, operate

machinery, make or build things 3Power / authority control work activities of others, be in a position to influence the opinions or the decisions of others, make

decisions 1xPersonal growth engage in work that offers opportunity to learn and grow as a person, room for introspection 1xRecognition have others look up to you,

admire your skill and expertise, be seen as admirable and successful, have sense of status and prestige 1xSocial Responsibility feel work contributes to betterment of

society, dedicated to improvement of health, welfare, education of society as whole 2Stability / security avoid abrupt changes, prefer predictable work environment,

routine, work towards clear structured goals, feel high probability that you can retain job 1xVariety want different activities, problems, people, places – not a fixed

routine, room for flexibility and spontaneity 1xWork environment work in a setting that meets specific external needs (easy commute, time outdoors, casual dress,

office with a window for examples) 3Working with others interact with others on a frequent basis, develop collaborative working relationships, team-oriented, value

cooperation, sense of belonging 2

Competency Grid

To complete the table below, think about examples from your work experience, education and extra-curricular activities which demonstrate your ability to fulfill these

competencies to a high level.

This will help you when answering competency questions within application forms and interviews and also to help you identify strength and any gaps within your

competency portfolio that need developing. Come up with at least two examples for each competency.

CompetencyWork ExperienceEducationExtra-CurricularCommunication
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Decision Making
Leadership
Time Management
Resilience
Commercial AwarenessClient Focused
Drive and Initiative
Organization and Administrative The STAR Approach to competency questions
When answering competency questions in an interview or on an application form use the STAR approach to articulate your example.
Situation- How, when, where, with whom?
Task- Describe the situation or the task you were faced with.
Action – What action did YOU take?
Result – What results did you achieve/conclusions did you reach/what did you learn from the experience?

Using the STAR approach answer the following two competency questions:

1)    Give me an example of when you have worked within a team to achieve a positive outcome?

2)    Tell me about a time when you have solved a complex problem?

Interests, Strengths and Values

Think about your workplace values, competencies and interests; these can influence the types of job roles that would be ideally suited to you. Provide at least 5

examples of each one and think about job roles that may relate in the intersecting area.

Market Research
After gaining a true understanding for what you are looking for in your career, it is important to begin researching opportunities that are in line with those

interests and identifying the best possible career matches for you. This will help you to develop a more targeted and effective job search strategy.
?    Online Career Research. Utilize online resources to begin looking deeper into the types of careers that center around your interests and skills.
?    Informational Interviews. Begin identifying professionals serving in roles of interest to you. Schedule conversations to learn more about the nature of their

work and organization. Your Hult network of classmates, faculty, staff and alumni is a great place to start making these connections.
?    Employer Research. Gather information about organizations that offer the types of opportunities you are looking for. Learn more about companies of interest

through informal networking conversations.
Online resources:Wet Feet, Vault’s Career Insider, Prospects.ac.uk are available to students free of charge. Additional resources include O*Net Online and public

library resources.

Create a Target List
Begin working on a ‘Top 10 (or 20) List’ of potential employers for the line of work you are interested in. Explore ways to connect with contacts and research job

opportunities at these companies.

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Understanding the company
Make sure you have researched the companies on your target list. This is important to understand if an organization is right for you and to ensure that you make

tailored applications and impress them during an interview. Research the answers to the following questions for one of your target employers:

Targeted Job Search Plan
Targeted CompanyCompany websiteHead Office LocationMission Statement
Primary Sector/IndustryKey products/servicesName of President/CEOMain CompetitorsFunctional area/Job TitlePreferred Location(s)Graduate Recruitment DeadlineDo you have

required work authorization? (Y/N)Will company sponsor work visa? (Y/N)Other sources of information:
Relevant Publications/websites/blogsProfessional bodies/Industry AssociationsNetworking/Industry Events
Networking Exercise 1
List up to 5 contacts that you can think of in each group socially, professionally, and in your community. These could be people that are not already in your LinkedIn

profile.

Networking Exercise 2
List THREE groups you are a member of and THREE companies you follow on social media
GroupsFollowing

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