You have provided a comprehensive and practical plan that will help you develop your professional skills. Below is a summary of each step.
Step 1: Identify the targeted skill – In this step, you are asked to choose a skill that you would like to focus on and develop. You will summarise your strengths, areas for improvement and your desired outcomes. Finally, you’ll write a goal statement.
Step 2: Specify the actions you can take – In this step, you will identify specific strategies and practices that you can apply to work towards your goal. Working on skill development, you’ll also be able to identify and overcome any obstacles or challenges.
Step 3: Identify trusted supporters and university resources – This step is about identifying resources that can help you in your skill development plan, such as key supporters and university resources.
Step 4: Reflect on the connections between skill development and your overall goals – In this step, you’ll reflect on the benefits of change and how your skill development is connected to your personal, academic, and career goals.
Step 5: Complete steps 1-4 for two more skills – Repeat the steps above for the two other skills that you’ve identified for skill development.
These steps will help you create a plan to develop your professional and personal skills. This can then be shared with the Career Center staff. You can use this template to organize and manage your thoughts, actions and progress.