Planning Your Career

Work is an important part of our lives, and although we rely on it for income, many of us want to get more out of our careers than just money. We want our job to be interesting, to fit in with our other commitments and interests, to use our particular skill set, and to give us a sense of development and progression. However, very few of us devote much time or effort planning for the kind of career we ideally want. We should see this planning as a priority, and something we should continue to do throughout our working lives.

This section will help to guide you through the process of planning your career, helping you identify your values, interests and skills, what you have to offer, and how to develop and progress your career.

Job Market Trends

A look at the changing trends in the job market over the last 25 years.

Reviewing Your Career

A comprehensive look at planning your ideal job.

Determining Your Work Values

Discover exactly what it is that you want from your career.

Identifying Your Work Interests

Find out what it is that interests you work-wise. Do you like working with people? Data? Ideas? Or are you more practical?

Recognising Your Skills

A look at whether your skills, knowledge and experience match up to your ideal job.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Some handy hints and ideas on how to evaluate your strong and weak points.

Career Development

General tips and guidelines on how you can develop your skills to reach your career goal.