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Preparing for your job search, career transition and career planning

Whether you are starting a job search for the first time in your new profession, making a career transition or thinking more long-term about your professional journey, this guide outlines checklists and resources to help put you on the road to success. 

By following the information outlined in this guide, you will learn how to set career goals for yourself, consider your network and connections for your next step, determine your long-term priorities and even take inventory of your accomplishment, skills and talents. 

The checklists in this guide include:

  • A mental preparation checklist for a job search
  • A mental preparation checklist for a career transition
  • A mental preparation checklist for career planning


The guide also shares helpful links to several resources that are available to assist you in each stage of your journey.

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