Career & Self-Development

Proactively develop self-awareness, skills, and strategies to navigate career pathways—engaging in continuous learning, informed decision-making, and relationship-building to pursue meaningful and evolving professional goals.

Includes:

• Reflecting on and articulating personal strengths, values, interests, and areas for growth
• Seeking, receiving, and applying feedback to guide ongoing personal and professional development
• Exploring and evaluating a range of career pathways aligned with skills, interests, and priorities
• Setting short- and long-term career goals and revisiting them as interests and opportunities evolve
• Creating, using, and updating Individual Development Plans (IDPs) or similar goal-setting tools
• Demonstrating curiosity by seeking learning opportunities inside and outside formal coursework or training
• Developing and refining professional application materials (CVs, résumés, statements, portfolios, cover letters)
• Practicing professional self-advocacy—articulating skills, experiences, and aspirations with confidence
• Building and sustaining professional relationships through networking, mentoring, and informational interviews
• Preparing for career transitions, including job searches, interviews, and offer evaluation or negotiation
• Taking on roles, responsibilities, or experiences that intentionally support professional growth

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