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Career planning (Student)

Career Guidance

Written by Ladislav Profota

Updated at August 24th, 2024

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Table of Contents

Professional career planning  Reflection of companies' requirements for applicants  Specific steps for entering your first full-time job

Here are the points to focus on when discussing with a mentor or career advisor about professional career planning, reflecting on companies' requirements for applicants and concrete steps to enter your first full-time job:

Professional career planning 

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Determination of short-term and long-term career goals

What positions and roles are you interested in and what steps lead to achieving them?

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Recognizing the key skills needed for your chosen career path

What professional and soft skills should you develop?

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Discussion of potential challenges and obstacles

What difficulties can you expect on your journey and how to overcome them?

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Creating a career plan with specific milestones

What specific steps and time frames will you set for achieving your goals?

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Regular reflection and updating of the career plan

How often should you reassess your career plan and how should you adjust it based on new experiences?

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Identifying key industries or companies where you would like to work

What companies or industries align with your goals and values?

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Clarification of professional values and priorities

What is most important to you in your career (e.g. work-life balance, financial reward, career growth)?

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Development of personal brand and professional image

How can you build and communicate your personal brand in your industry?

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Getting feedback on previous work experience and internship

What feedback can help you improve your career plan?

Reflection of companies' requirements for applicants 

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Analysis of job offers in your field

What skills, qualifications and experience do companies most often require?

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Discussion of key trends and changes in the labor market

How do business requirements change in response to new technologies or market conditions?

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Comparing your current skills with the requirements of companies

Where are your strengths and where do you have gaps that need to be filled?

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Developing the skills that are currently most valued in the market

What areas should you focus on to meet today's business requirements?

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Strategies for gaining practice and experience

How can you increase your attractiveness to employers (eg internships, volunteering, projects)?

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Improving networking and establishing contacts in the chosen field

How can you build relationships with professionals who can help you in your job search?

Specific steps for entering your first full-time job

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Creation and optimization of CV and cover letter

How can your mentor help you create a strong CV and cover letter tailored to specific positions?

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Preparation for job interviews

What questions can you expect and how can you best prepare for them?

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Development of presentation and communication skills

How to improve your ability to present your qualifications and experience to potential employers?

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Strategies for negotiating working conditions and salary

How to negotiate favorable working conditions, including salary and benefits?

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Planning the first months in a new position

What steps to take in the first months in a new position to make your start as successful as possible?

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