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Blog Post  Map Out Your Career Plan

1/30/2024
  • Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Career Planning

If advancing your career is one of your 2024 resolutions, now is a good time to consider starting a career action plan. Creating such a plan can seem daunting, especially if it's a new undertaking for you. Fortunately, MassHire JobQuest can simplify this process for you! Unfamiliar with MassHire JobQuest? It's a complimentary online tool that empowers you to explore job opportunities, align your skills and experience with current job openings, locate free job training programs in your vicinity, and more. 

How can a Career Action Plan benefit me in 2024?  

MassHire JobQuest’s Career Action Plan can assist you in determining your next steps in your professional journey, offering insights into the skills and experience required for a new job or career. It also aids in identifying your potential needs and provides resources to prepare you for upcoming training and professional development opportunities. 

Career Action Plan Process 

  1. Begin by identifying your preferred occupation. Once you've chosen a desired role, you can further refine your search by specifying details such as commuting distance, desired salary, and preferred job benefits. 

  1. Next, conduct labor market research to assess whether the chosen occupation aligns well with your education and skills. This step helps you ensure compatibility between your professional aspirations and the prevailing job market conditions. 

  1. Finally, undergo a needs assessment—an invaluable process designed to pinpoint areas for improvement in aspects such as skill development, professional growth, financial objectives, and access to additional support services. 

Click here to watch an informational breakdown of the Career Action Plan process.  

Excited to embark on crafting your Career Action Plan? Head to Mass.gov/JobQuest to set up your free account. Should you require assistance in either creating your account or navigating the entire Career Action Plan process, reach out to a career counselor at the nearest MassHire Career Center. 

Blog by MassLWD Communications Staff. Find our official agency accounts: Mass.gov/LWD

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