Key Life Area: Career - Planner

Career Map 

Work Experience 

What type of work experience does your desired position require? _________________ 

Do you need to have worked in a specific field? If so, which one? __________________ 

How many years of work experience are needed? ____________________ 

What type of job can you get that would provide work experience toward your desired position? _______________________ 

Education 

What level of education does the position require? 

High School/GED? ________ 

Associate degree? _________ 

Bachelor degree? _________ 

Graduate degree? _________ 

Will the employer accept work experience in lieu of education? ____________________ 

Skills Training 

Does the position require specific skills? __________________________________ 

If so, in what area are the skills needed? _________________________________ 

Are they obtainable through courses? _____________________________

If so, which ones? ________________________________ 

Volunteer Experience 

Is there experience or skills that the position requires that could be gained through volunteer experience? _________ 

If so, what type of experience? ____________________

Where could you volunteer to gain that experience? ______________________ 

What type of skills? _________________ 

Where could you volunteer to gain those skills? __________________________ 

Affiliations 

Could you benefit in applying for the position by belonging to one or more trade organizations? _________________ 

If so, given your research, which one(s) would best fit? _________________ 

Does the organization: 

Offer networking opportunities? ____________________________ 

Have conferences and workshops? _____________________________ 

Provide courses for continuing education? __________________________