Reduces Anxiety:
A clear plan eliminates the stress of the unknown.
Improves Decision-Making:
Provides a "North Star" to evaluate opportunities against.
Builds Confidence:
Knowing your next steps and being prepared creates self-belief.
Maximizes Opportunities:
Helps you recognize and seize opportunities that align with your goals.
Creates Resilience:
A roadmap isn't rigid; it teaches you how to navigate detours and setbacks strategically, rather than being derailed by them.
Key Benefits to Highlight:
"Gain the assurance that comes from having a clear plan."
"Make confident career decisions, every time."
"Turn career anxiety into focused, purposeful action."
"Build a resilient, future-proof career that can adapt to any change."
2. Target Audience
This course is designed for three primary groups:
1. Students & Recent Graduates:
Feeling overwhelmed by choices and pressure.
Early-Career Professionals (2-7 years):
Feeling "stuck" or wondering if they are on the right path.
Mid-Career Changers:
Seeking a structured way to pivot into a new field or role.
3. Course Format & Duration
Format: Blended learning (Virtual Live Sessions + Self-Paced Work).
Duration: 6 Weeks (One module per week to allow for deep reflection and application).
Structure:
Weekly Live Workshop (90 mins): Interactive session with the instructor, group discussions, and Q&A.
Weekly "Roadmap Work": Self-paced videos, readings, and downloadable worksheets/templates.
Peer Accountability Pods:
Small groups of 3-4 participants to share progress and provide support.
Capstone Project: A completed, personalized Career Roadmap document.
4. Course Curriculum:
The 6 Modules
Each module represents a critical step in building the roadmap.
Module 1: Laying the Foundation -
Your Personal GPS
Theme: You can't plan a route without knowing your starting point.
Objective: Deep self-discovery to understand your core drivers.
Live Workshop Topics:
Introduction: Why a roadmap provides assurance over a "go-with-the-flow" approach.
The 3 Pillars of Career Fulfillment: Passion (What you love), Proficiency (What you're good at), and Profit (What pays).
Interactive Values Clarification exercise.
Self-Paced Work:
Video: "Conducting a Personal SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)."
Worksheet: The Personal Inventory Workbook:
Strengths & Skills Assessment (using frameworks like VIA Character Strengths).
Interests & Passions Inventory.
Core Work Values checklist (e.g., autonomy, stability, impact, wealth).
Defining your non-negotiables.
Module 2: Mapping Your Possibilities
Theme: Before choosing a destination, you must know what's out there.
Objective: To research and identify potential career paths that align with Module 1 findings.
Live Workshop Topics:
Mind Mapping: Brainstorming potential roles, industries, and company types.
The Art of the Informational Interview: How to talk to people in jobs you find interesting.
Guest Speaker: A recruiter or HR professional discussing in-demand skills and industry trends.
Self-Paced Work:
Video: "Using LinkedIn and Industry Reports for Career Research."
Worksheet: The Opportunity Matrix: A template to list 3-5 potential career paths and evaluate them against personal values, interests, and market demand.
Challenge: Schedule and conduct at least one informational interview.
Module 3: Choosing Your Destination - Defining Your North Star
Theme: A journey without a destination is just wandering.
Objective: To define a clear, compelling long-term career vision and short-term goals.
Live Workshop Topics:
Vision Crafting: Writing a compelling 5-10 year career vision statement.
The Power of SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound).
Reverse Engineering Your Vision: Breaking a 10-year goal into 5-year, 1-year, and 90-day milestones. Keep yourself updated..