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Being S M A R T T : Tips for using Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
Overall Goal setting Self-assessment Career Skill exploration strengthening
Be strategic in how you plan to to use IDPs – they are tools that should be useful to to you you and used in in your individual circum- stances
Set goals for each of of the the components of of the the career development process
Be realistic – consider what things can you actually accomplish and in what time- frame
Be honest with your- self – consider who you you you are your your inter- ests your your your strengths as as well as your your weak- nesses
Revisit your IDP on a a a regular basis
Carefully set goals to achieve specific ends in a a a a range of categories
Set short- mid- and long-term goals that are stepping stones along the path to to your career dream/s
Write your goals down and share them – this will help you achieve them Track your progress (with the details) to help inform your CV/ resume applications and interviews
Set deadlines and stick to them Step back and con- sider the big picture of who you you are and what you you can do Calibrate by getting a a a a range of perspectives from advisors men- tors and others
Use other self- assessment tools and feedback
Consider recom- mendations of career areas carefully and critically – only you can map and follow your path Remember your values and skills may change over time Acknowledge that you have a a a a a a broad range of career options
Capture the aspects of career options
that appeal to you – and those that don’t
Consider careers that require skills skills you you have and skills skills you you are will- ing to develop Conduct information- al interviews
to to obtain current insights into career areas Dedicate time to explore career options
and information Step outside your comfort zone
Identify specific activi- ties that scaffold your development Affirm and finesse plans with advisors mentors and others
Consider how things you you are already doing develop your skills Show a a trajectory of development CHEMIDPTM WORKBOOK • AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
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