Set Goals

APA’s Resource for Individual Development Plans (IDP)
Set goals

Create short- and long-term milestones that incorporate your current training and that will allow you to demonstrate the skills and experience necessary for the careers you want. Keep realistic expectations and clear ways to assess your progress.

See How It Works

Make Concrete Plans to Improve Your Skills

Once you identify your ideal career path, focus on any skills you need to develop and create a strategy and time frame to accomplish your goals.

Reference:

University of Wisconsin-Madison. (2013). Individual Development Plan. Retrieved from https://grad.wisc.edu/pd/idpopens in new window 

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Implement Your Plan

Implement Your Plan

Use specific milestones with clear deadlines and outcomes when making your plans.
Date created: 2016