Career Change Planner Worksheets
This worksheet is designed to guide you through a smooth and intentional career transition. Take your time to reflect, assess, and plan each stage of your journey.
1. Self-Assessment
What are your key strengths and skills?
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What aspects of your current/previous job did you enjoy?
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What would you like to avoid in your next career?
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2. Career Exploration
What careers align with your interests and values?
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What industries excite you and why?
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What job roles have the potential for growth and satisfaction?
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3. Skill Gap Analysis
New skills you need to acquire:
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How will you learn these skills? (courses, mentors, etc.)
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Estimated timeline to become proficient:
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4. Action Plan
Target job title(s):
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Short-term goals (next 30-60 days):
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Long-term goals (6-12 months):
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5. Networking Plan
People/organisations to connect with:
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Events/webinars/groups to join:
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Personal introduction message:
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6. Progress Tracker
Use the table below to track your job applications and follow-ups:
| Company | Position | Date Applied | Follow-up Date |
| _________________________ | _________________________ | _________________________ | _________________________ |
| _________________________ | _________________________ | _________________________ | _________________________ |
| _________________________ | _________________________ | _________________________ | _________________________ |
| _________________________ | _________________________ | _________________________ | _________________________ |
| _________________________ | _________________________ | _________________________ | _________________________ |
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