Career planning: Take action
Plan your career in relation to your goals
- Start the activity with Know yourself and work through the stages
- Each has related links or activities to explore.
Follow the diagram links to view all the videos
Take action
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Gaining knowledge and understanding about your career-related interests, skills, aptitudes, preferences and goals.
Related links
- Produce an action plan - Complete this activity to set targets for yourself.
- Job seeking strategies - Use this to work out the best approach.
- Applying for jobs - Go here to find our Interview Simulation activity.
Based on the DOTS model by Law, B. and Watts, A.G. (1977) Schools, Careers and Community. London. Church Information Office.
Additional resources
- The Directgov website allows you to search for jobs, training, careers information, voluntary work and childcare provision anywhere in the UK.
- The Prospects website covers CV writing, applications and interviews advice.
- The Windmills virtual career coach will help you with CVs applications and interviews, and help you to measure your career management performance.
- Get that job! includes career planning and job search advice for those with a disability.