1-2 Career Plan Refer to Figure 1-3 to brainstorm ideas for action items you may include in your career plan. These items will serve as a foundation as you begin developing your plan. Create a table, similar to the one that follows, for each year that will be encompassed by your career plan. Use the template in Figure 1-4 as an example. This will help keep your information organized. Career Plan: Year 1 Career Item Specific Action to Take Target Completion Date Actual Completion Date Career Plan: Year 2 Career Item Specific Action to Take Target Completion Date Actual Completion Date Career Plan: Year 3 Career Item Specific Action to Take Target Completion Date Actual Completion Date Career Plan: Year 4 Career Item Specific Action to Take Target Completion Date Actual Completion Date This plan should be revisited and may evolve as you progress through this text. Keep in mind there is more than one way to write a career plan. Create and maintain a document that works best for you. Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 20 Chapter 1 Preparing for Your Career