How to Build Your Career Development Plan Step by Step

Tips for Work and Life with Andrew LaCivita

I spent every single day between December 3rd, 2022 and May 30th, 2023 working on something that really matters me—writing a book that’ll help you achieve a level of career attainment and satisfaction that matches your abilities.

Of course, you didn’t know I was doing that. And, you won’t be able to hold my little beauty until August 6, 2024. (You can, however, pre-order it here!)

Even so, that doesn’t mean we can’t do some sneak previewing between now and then.

See, my two least favorite words in any language are “unrealized potential.”

It literally hurt me to type them.

The sad fact is most people (at least most I’ve ever met) spend their entire careers in jobs well below their talent level.

Might you be?

Why do you think this is?

My opinion is “professional growth” is a maze. Honestly.

Have you ever felt lost, unsure of which skills to prioritize, or how to chart your career path effectively?

These are common challenges many people face, resulting in unrealized potential (ouch, again) and missed opportunities.

In our professional, that is, post-academic world, traditional guidance is scarce and we’re left to figure it out on our own.

It’s helpful to have an experienced professor-like mentor who comes equipped with a structured syllabus of the most-impactful professional skills and sequenced lessons to help you navigate the intricacies of career development.

One that can help you craft and implement your personalized, effective, strategic career growth plan. (This would be moi if that wasn’t obvi.)

Pause for a second. Humor me. Can you imagine a future where your career aligns perfectly with your abilities? One where you consistently achieve success and satisfaction?

Like virtually everything in our world today, it’s only a click away…

If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings:

1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums.

2. I have hundreds of educational and inspirational videos on my YouTube Channel.

3. Grab any of my three books related to interviewing, hiring, and goal setting. All can be found on my Amazon Author Page.

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--Andy