Introduction to Career Planning

Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of early career planning and how it impacts long-term growth, confidence, and decision-making.
• Define what career planning involves, including goal setting, self-discovery, and taking structured action.
• Recognize the three pillars of a strong career plan — goals, strengths/values, and action steps — and apply them to your own journey.
• Set up and begin using a Career Compass Journal as a personal guide for reflection, planning, and tracking career milestones.