Let’s take you to the next step in your career management.
Part of what makes UC Davis a great place to work is the opportunity for continuous learning. The UC Davis Career Management Toolkit is designed around the career management cycle which includes learning about yourself (assessments), career exploration (strategies, job search, informational interviewing, mentoring), planning your next steps (goal setting, individual development plans), taking action (accomplishment statements, resumes, references, cover letters, interviews) and evaluating your progress.
Whether you are on a specific career path or considering new options, we hope that the UC Davis Career Management Toolkit inspires you to develop your talents and engage them here at the university. The best person to manage your career is you!
1. Learn About Yourself
Learning about yourself and understanding your interests, personality, skills and values are fundamental to engaging in your work in meaningful ways.
2. Career Exploration
Effective strategies for career exploration that can help you identify a satisfying career and accelerate your job search, including online research, informational interviewing and the possibility of mentoring.
3. Plan Your Next Steps
Resources for incorporating goal setting with performance management in a way that focuses on concrete ways to move you to your next professional best.
4. Take Action
Concrete actions such as creating your resume, compiling references, writing cover letters and preparing for interviews will all energize your career management.
5. Evaluate Your Progress
A series of questions it is important to consistent pose to yourself. Ensure success in your career management by continuing to evaluate your progress.