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Encourage the heart
- Develop a personal vision
- Clarify values, interests and beliefs
- Identify lifestyle preferences
- Brainstorm ideas & generate alternatives
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Re-evaluate the role
- Is this role what I expected?
- Is this role meeting my professional development needs and goals?
- What new skills & knowledge have I learned?
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Learn about trends
- Assess global, industry and occupational trends
- Research Internet sites
- Scan newspapers, magazines & professional journals
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Build relationships & engage in dialogue
- Talk with people who are working in the roles now
- Ask leaders about emerging roles and needs
- Discuss plans and ideas with family members and friends
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Build relationships & market yourself
- Pursue the roles that move you towards your vision
- Engage in role search or development strategies
- Create portfolio, resume & prepare for interviews
- Develop your contacts
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Learning is on-going
- Assess current skills and knowledge
- Identify skill & knowledge development needs
- Create long-term learning and development plan
- Develop a coaching or mentor relationship
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Focus on the journey
- Decide between alternatives by evaluating & weighing information
- Keep your options open
- Set SMART Goals
- Overcome barriers: Internal (e.g. insecurities, fear of failure, unrealistic expectations) + External (e.g. financial, market)
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