CAREER PLANNING
Build a Career Path That Fits You
Having a career plan helps you focus your actions and make informed decisions about your future. It’s about knowing your skills, exploring careers that match your interests, and taking specific steps to reach your goals.
A Career Plan Helps You:
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Identify Your Strengths and Interests – Discover what you’re good at and what excites you.
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Explore Career Options – Learn about jobs and industries that match your skills and passions.
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Set Clear Goals – Define where you want to go and how to get there.
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Take Action – Break down your big goals into manageable steps for success.
Getting Started
No One-Size-Fits-All Approach
There’s no single way to create a career plan – the key is to find what works best for you. The most important part is using the plan to guide your actions and stay focused on your goals.
Listen to Mike Trotta talk about his path to becoming CEO of Crystal Engineering. Spoiler alert: It was NOT a straight line.
Download this sample career plan to get ideas on what to include in your personal plan.
Career Planning Example
Career OneStop
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Get step-by-step guidance on planning your career.
MassHire Career Information System
Explore career options specific to Massachusetts residents.
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Click “Massachusetts Resident” → “High School” → Enter “Haverhill” and your zip code.
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Navigate to the “Plan” tab at the top for career planning tools.
MIT Career Advising & Professional Development
While designed for MIT students, this site offers insightful ideas on career planning that apply to everyone.