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Yes, You Need a Career Plan. Here's How to Make One

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Whether you’re at the start of your career with only a faint idea of what you want to do, or you know exactly what you want but aren’t sure how to get there, having a career plan is the key to plotting your next steps.

And if you’re in the former category, don’t worry—everyone has to start somewhere. Even the most impressive of careers started with entry-level positions and the nagging feeling of “what’s next?”

Actively planning your career allows you to take control and groom yourself for your next step. Plus, a career plan will help you navigate which lateral moves to make, milestones to aim for, and sequential promotions to approach all the way to your dream job. Let's get started.

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