Free Career Smart Action Plan Format

1. Define Career Goal

• Goal Title: (What specific career goal do you want to achieve?)

• Goal Description: (Describe the goal in detail, e.g., "Become a Software Engineer at a leading tech company.")

• Timeframe: (When do you want to achieve this goal?)

2. Identify Key Skills & Competencies

• Required Skills: (List the technical, soft, and transferable skills needed for the goal.)

• Current Skills: (Evaluate your current skills and knowledge.)

• Skills Gap: (Identify the gaps between your current skills and those required for the goal.)

3. Action Steps

1. Step 1: (Specific action to take, e.g., “Complete an online Python course.”)

   • Deadline: (Set a date to complete the action)

   • Resources Needed: (List any resources, e.g., courses, mentorship, tools)

2. Step 2: (Specific action to take, e.g., “Gain work experience through internships or freelance work.”)

   • Deadline: (Set a date to complete the action)

   • Resources Needed: (List any resources)

3. Step 3: (Additional action steps)

   • Deadline:

   • Resources Needed:

4. Obstacles & Solutions

1. Obstacle 1: (Identify potential challenges or barriers, e.g., time constraints, financial limitations)

   • Solution: (How can you overcome this obstacle?)

2. Obstacle 2:

   • Solution:

5. Milestones & Achievements

1. Milestone 1: (What progress or smaller goals will show you’re on track?)

   • Completion Date:

2. Milestone 2:

   • Completion Date:

6. Accountability & Support

• Accountability Partner: (Who can you turn to for support and guidance?)

• Check-in Schedule: (How often will you review and track progress?)

7. Review & Adjust

• Review Date: (When will you assess your progress?)

• Adjustments: (Any changes you need to make based on feedback or new circumstances?)

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