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Career Transition Roadmap
- 1. Career Change Road Map for [name] [date] Example
- 2. Road Map for Career Change Define Due Dates 12/16/08 1/21/09 12/9/08 12/23/08 Planned In Progress Complete Assess Analyze Decide Define job search objective Identify risks/obstacles to meeting objective For top ranked occupations, complete additional research via Internet and informational interviews Key Questions: -What are the specific titles for this occupation? - What skills/experience is required? - Do I currently have the skills/experience to work in this occupation? -If not, what do I need to do? -Does occupation still meet my job requirements? Develop ways to practice being in new role Decide on specific occupation (and position title) in order to develop Marketing Strategy Move to next phase and begin developing Marketing plan for job search Select occupations of interest Complete preliminary research on O*Net (job overview, salary, skills) Map occupations against job requirements and rank Complete self-assessments Take personality and job interest inventories Develop career mission statement Document list of job requirements or “non-negotiables” What is my desired result? What unique service do I offer? What occupations deliver this service? Where is the best fit between the service I offer and occupations that deliver it? Example
- 3. Objective To clarify my mission, life values, strongest skills and work preferences and identify a role that best fits them, so that I can do my most effective and most enjoyable work Example
- 4. My preferred work values are: Moral fulfillment Help others Stability Independence Location Help society Knowledge Location Security Time freedom My preferred career needs are: Type of people to work with Management style Hours Benefits Corporate culture Location My preferred skills are: Orderly/organized Systematic Thorough Empathetic Reliable/dependable Persistent Cautious Discerning Focused Detail oriented My preferred functional skills are: Research Organize Encourage/coach Meet deadlines Listen Understand Learn Plan Implement Solve My strongest interest career fields are: TBD My top achievements are: Increasing utilization without layoffs Decreasing time spent on non-value add activities for small business owner Flawless execution of utilization report enhancement under tight deadline Implementing instrument panels to use data driven approach for process management and decision making Reducing rework through standardizing communication process Strongest skills that appear in achievements: Communicating Implementing Organizing Planning Listening Meeting deadlines Understanding Top satisfiers in achievements: Satisfaction in driving for results because I believed in the solution and knew it would benefit others and have a positive impact My top professional goal is: Explore consulting opportunities TBD My top personal goal is : To prepare for short-term mission trip to Guatemala in Feb ‘09 Self-Assessment Recap My top work satisfiers are: Helping people to resolve problems or meet need Collecting, compiling, organizing data Planning and organizing projects Coaching and encouraging others Keeping things on track; meeting deadlines Researching and resolving issues Clarifying problems or “end in mind” Developing training materials Reflecting and processing ideas (having the time to do this) Keeping stakeholders informed of project status; documenting decisions and issues Preferred job titles which describe my next position are TBD Project Manager Research librarian My preferred knowledge/technical skills are: Gathering, compiling and preparing data specific to: Instrument panels Timelines Voice of customer (or business requirements) Process improvement Planning, organizing and implementing projects specific to: System enhancements Organizational changes Process improvement Coaching and encouraging others specific to: Staff Peers Team members Individual contributors Skills to develop: Decide Delegate Risk Verbalize Adapt Example
- 5. I help people achieve results by creating a structured approach to guide them to their goal. Truth Peace Perseverance Service Research Organize Meet Deadlines Encourage Listen/ask questions to clarify business problem or individual's personal problem/goal (P) Study topic of interest and apply learnings (D) Design/conduct surveys (D) Design/implement data collection plans (D) Define business requirements (D) Organize data into Excel spreadsheet, PowerPoint Or Word (D) Plan/organize project, such as deliverables, timelines, etc. (D) Develop training manuals for system, process or reporting changes (D) Create reports (D) Organize resources and communicate roles (P) Organize UAT test plans (D) Prioritize tasks (D) Monitor progress; ensure tasks are completed on time (D,P) Anticipate issues and quickly seek resolution (D,P) Document meeting recaps, key decisions, issues log (D) Listen, ask questions to get clarity (P) Offer advice, insights (P) Build up and give courage to do the right thing and to press on (P) Mission Life Values Favorite Functional Skills Specific Knowledge within Skills KEY: P=People D=Data T=Things Mission, Values, Skills and Knowledge Context, Learning Harmony Responsibility Connectedness Strength Finders Example
- 6. The Myers-Briggs Inventory shows that my personality type is ISFJ (Introvert, Sensing, Feeling, Judgment); the typical career direction for ISFJ’s is based on the following traits: ISFJs have two basic traits which help define their best career direction: They are extremely interested and in-tune with how other people are feeling They enjoy creating structure and order, and are extremely good at it. Ideally, the ISFJ will choose a career in which they can use their exceptional people-observation skills to determine what people want or need, and then use their excellent organizational abilities to create a structured plan or environment for achieving what people want. Source: www.PersonalityPage.com Example
- 7. As an ISFJ, career satisfaction means doing work that: Requires careful observation and meticulous accuracy, where I can use my ability to remember facts and details Lets me work on tangible projects that help other people, often requiring great accuracy and attention to detail Lets me express my compassion and devotion by working hard behind the scenes, but where my contributions are recognized and appreciated Is done in a traditional, stable, orderly and structured environment, where the results are practical and service-oriented Requires that I adhere to standard procedures, use practical judgment, and follow through in a careful, organized way Lets me focus all my energy on one project or one person at a time, working on products or services that have observable end results Gives me a private work space so I can concentrate fully for extended periods of time and with a minimum of interruptions Lets me work primarily one-on-one, helping others, or with other people who share my personal values and beliefs Requires me to be organized and efficient in completing my assignments Does not require too frequently that I present my work in front of groups of people without having adequate time to prepare well in advance Source: Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type , by Paul T. Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger Example
- 8. Position Requirements Example Benefits – medical, dental, etc. Salary: TBD 6. It meets my salary and benefits requirements Within 15 miles of my home 7. It meets my location requirements n/a 5. I have the skills and experience to start applying for these jobs (or jobs that will eventually lead me to these types of jobs) within the next 30 days Helping, supporting or assisting emotionally healthy adults in a one on one situation who want and appreciate my help in fulfilling an immediate need with a tangible outcome 2. It uses my preferred way of interacting with people Research Organization Meet deadlines Encourage others Project management, process improvement 1. It uses my favorite skills and leverages my past experience Description Requirement Religion Education Business 3. It is within my field of interest Conscientious people working on well-structured tasks Provides security and predictability Are clearly structured and organized Maintain calm and quiet, with a sense of privacy Require thorough approach with adequate follow-through Are personalized, kind and considerate Offer a service-orientation 4. It is my preferred work environment
- 9. List of potential positions based on various sources (e.g., Strong Interest test, etc.). Note: Highlight positions indicate those that interest me. Starred positions are the top positions that interest me. Example
- 10. Mapping Positions to Job Requirements Key 1 – Does not meet 3 – Somewhat meets 7 – Meets 1 1 2 3 4 Example TBD 3 3 1 1 TBD 1 TBD 1 3 Leverages past experience 54 TBD 3 3 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 Researcher 36 TBD 1 1 7 7 1 1 3 7 7 Historian 54 TBD 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 Careers/Occupational advice/Therapy 52 TBD 3 3 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 Librarian/Archivist 50 TBD 1 7 3 7 7 7 7 7 1 Administrative Assistant -- 42 -- 36 -- Total TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Location TBD 7 TBD 7 TBD Field of interest TBD 3 TBD 7 TBD People interaction TBD 1 TBD 7 TBD Encouraging TBD 3 TBD 1 TBD Salary & Benefits TBD 3 TBD 1 TBD Can begin job search TBD 3 TBD 1 TBD Work Environment TBD 7 TBD 3 TBD Meeting Deadlines TBD 7 TBD 7 TBD Organization TBD 7 TBD 1 TBD Research Skills Need to specify Assistant Grant Coordinator Need to specify Religious Education Teachers: Pre-school Need to specify – would be a support role Clergy and Religious Comment Position
- 11. Top ranked positions that use my favorite skills Librarian/Archivist Grant Coordinator Researcher Black Belt Career Counseling Encouragement Research Organization Admin Assistant Project Manager Italics = past positions Example