Career Change Planner Worksheets

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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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Kim Kiyingi
Kim Kiyingi brings two decades of experience hiring and developing talent across luxury hotel groups in the UAE and GCC. He is the author of four books: From Campus to Career (Austin Macauley Publishers, 2024), The Man Who Gave Too Much, The Iron People, and The Girl at the Bridge. At InspireAmbitions.com, he writes for the professional who has done everything right on paper and still is not getting called back.