Managing Your Career: Early Career

Introduction

• Finding a satisfying career
• Committing to your career change

1. Discovering Your Working Identity

• Identify your mission alignment
• Identify your preferred skills
• Knowledge and qualifications
• Find the right work culture
• Examine your life needs

2. Investigating Careers

• Understand work roles
• Researching roles
• Explore industry segments
• Research salary needs
• Informational interviewing

3. Performing a Gap Analysis

• Identify employer needs
• Identify your gaps

4. Strengthening Your Skills

• How to choose a degree program
• Choosing specific course work
• Building experience outside of academia
• Internship options
• Evaluate degrees based on ROI

5. Presenting Yourself as the Best Candidate

• Professional networks made easy
• Rethink your marketing materials
• Align mission and values

Next Steps

• Helpful resources