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The document discusses career paths and how to determine the right one. It defines a career path as the positions someone holds as they progress in their field through gaining knowledge and skills. It recommends general steps to identify a career path, such as taking a career test, creating a vision board, talking to others, and assessing interests and skills. More specifically, it outlines a 9-step process from Indeed to create short and long-term career goals and plans based on personality, experience, education, values and salary needs to progress along the right career path.

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Career Path

The document discusses career paths and how to determine the right one. It defines a career path as the positions someone holds as they progress in their field through gaining knowledge and skills. It recommends general steps to identify a career path, such as taking a career test, creating a vision board, talking to others, and assessing interests and skills. More specifically, it outlines a 9-step process from Indeed to create short and long-term career goals and plans based on personality, experience, education, values and salary needs to progress along the right career path.

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Discovering Your Career Path

When you talk about the future, what do you bring up? Often in discussions, you might mention
career paths without realizing it. 

It's the dream job you want. It’s the career goals you set. It’s advancing your interests. 

What’s the official definition of a career path? 

A career path is made up of the positions you hold as you grow in your field. Your first job or
college degree, for example, can mark the beginning of your career path. As you gain additional
knowledge and skills, you may progress or “move vertically” into more advanced roles. Some
employees also “move laterally” into equal but different job roles as they specialize or change
career paths. 

So, how do you start a career path?  

To start, have a general idea of what you want to do. This helps narrow down the number


of paths you take. If you don’t know that’s okay, picking some from this list can still be helpful! 

Determine your career path through: 

 Taking a career test. 
 Creating a vision board.  
 Organizing what you want to do and when you want to do it. 
 Discovering what you like and don’t like. If you don’t know sit down with a professional
that can help you. 
 Talking to a friend or trusted co-worker.  
 Reaching out to the person in the position you want.  
 Utilizing community resources.  

For a more planned-out process, Indeed offers 9 steps to determine your career path. They are: 

1. Outline your career goals. 


2. Create a five- and 10-year plan. 
3. Discover your personality type. 
4. Review your previous experience. 
5. Compare job requirements to your education. 
6. Assess your current skillset. 
7. Take note of your interests. 
8. Identify your core values. 
9. Consider your salary needs. 

Timing is everything when moving your career forward. It may take weeks, months, and/or
years to find the right position for you. Employers may feel you fit better in another place, or
they don’t have the wanted position available. Being patient and learning something new can
help enhance your career path. However, sometimes taking a risk can bring great rewards. Think
about which one you should pick.  

You know what’s best for you. Trust that you will find your way. Finding the time and resources
can be beneficial in any career path, whether it’s continuing the same path or starting a new
one. Assessing your wants, needs, and dreams refines the next steps in your career.  

For more insight check out our podcast! If you are looking to start your career path, look out for
next week's article on networking!  

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