Steps to Career Development

Thanks so much for tuning into our third podcast episode where we explain the career
development process, emphasizing that it’s not a linear path, but, rather, a cyclical
journey.

We discuss the importance of self-assessment, researching career options, making a decision, and evaluating that decision, which suggests that career exploration is not a “one and done” process, but one that is continuous throughout an individual’s work life.

We mention the idea of a career lattice, emphasizing that careers can involve lateral moves and not just upward progression. Overall, we underscore the dynamic and
evolving nature of careers.

The diagram of Sarah-Jane’s Career Development Process can be found in the middle
of this page of her website, The Career Growth Company.

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