Careful management of your career is absolutely essential to reach your career goal. There are five crucial steps that help you explore your options, get you focused and move you towards reaching your goal. If you are not sure where you are in the process, contact us so that we can help you.

Step 1.   Self Assessment - Establishment of decision making criteria: (skills, values, interests, personality) to aid in developing your career options. Helps you determine functional areas for which you would be a good fit. Career Leader is the self-assessment tool recommended and used by Robinson Career Management.
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Step 2.   Exploration of Options - Increase your knowledge about the career options derived from your Career Leader results. Investigate and evaluate the options by reading and exploring various websites and reference materials to determine which ones may interest you most.

Step 3.   Focus and Goal Setting - Identify your focus from your exploration exercise. Name your target industry and specific companies within that industry. Determine your training, experience, knowledge and education that are related to your choice. What do you have to offer? What will you need? Is your goal realistic?

Step 4.   Self-Marketing for the Job Search - Develop and implement a career plan and search strategy. Create a great resume. Sharpen your interviewing skills. Build a network of contacts. Become active in industry organizations. Follow-up and follow-through. Be creative and take initiative.

Step 5.   Career Management - Continue to build skills and experience that will prepare you for any seen or unforeseen changes in your career. Be mindful of additional skills and experience that you acquire.

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