Career Management Development Plan Instructions
The Development Plan is comprised of an industry outlook and SMART goals. The purpose of this assignment is to enable you to research your target industry, better understand the requirements and expectations of the field, and to develop strategies for achieving your professional goals.
I. Industry Outlook
You will write a two paragraph overview of your target position and industry. This information will include employment outlooks and projections, required education and licensure, and average salary ranges for entry level professionals. It is necessary to use external sources (see below) and cite this information. There should be two other resources used besides the BLS website.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (Dept of Labor) https://www.bls.gov/OCO/
- Occupational Information Network/O*Nethttps://online.onetcenter.org/
- Vault Career Insider [e-resource via Hagerty Library]
II. SMART Goals
You will use the SMART goal format to address four categories (two required and two additional categories) from the list below.
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Required Categories:
- Industry/Technical Skills
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Additional Categories:
- Social Integration within Company
- Advanced Education/Professional Licensure
- Other (you can create a category more relevant to your career goals)
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Specific-The goal should define specific results and provide concrete details
Measurable-When writing the goal, define how you can measure success
Attainable-Goals should be challenging but realistic
Relevant-State the results to be achieved
Time-Bound-Establish a time limit
Attachment:- Assignment.rar