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5 Steps of Proactive Career Development

The Five Steps of Proactive Career Development was developed by the Board of the Illinois Career Development Association in observance of National Career Development Month, November 2015.  We present these steps for your consideration as part of our mission to promote proactive career development across the lifespan.

  1. Assess your interests, personality type, transferable skills and values.

  2. Gather and maintain current, accurate and comprehensive information about your chosen field.

  3. Develop and sustain a clear focus or mission for your life's work and re-evaluate regularly.

  4. Network in person and via social media throughout your career.

  5. Be a life-long learner by engaging in professional development opportunities.

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