Preparing a Career Plan

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EXPLORE IDEAS

According to a study, peers and friends strongly

influence adolescents’ different career and academic
decisions, including choosing the college program they
will take (Naz et al. 2014).

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INTEGRATION

A Simple Career Plan

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Career Planning 101

● Visualize yourself in your desired

career.
● Make short- and long-term goals.
● Find a mentor who can advise you
on the job or career you are aiming
for.
● Use your strengths and be aware of
your weaknesses.
● Upgrade your skills.

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Specialist vs. Generalist Generalist

Pros Cons

Has a broad knowledge base that can aid in Has a dependence on general knowledge rather
problem-solving. than delving into specifics, resulting in
overlooking crucial details.

Has transferable skills or a versatile skill set Has a vulnerability in terms of job security as a
applicable in diverse domains. generalist can be substituted by another generalist.

Has career flexibility due to the wide-ranging

knowledge and transferable skills.

Has the capacity to navigate uncertainties or

forecast outcomes.

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 Specialist
Specialist vs. Generalist
Pros Cons

Can earn more money due to the Can encounter career inflexibility as a
defined knowledge. result of specialization in a narrow
field.

Can wield more power within the Can be confined to inputs limited to the
organization. area of expertise.

Can emerge as a leader in the specific

area of expertise.

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