Career Exploration: Planning Your Career Path
Zeketra Grandy, Ed.D
Higher Education | Career Readiness
Career Exploration: It's More Than Picking a Job
Most people think career planning begins with selecting a job. In reality, it starts with understanding who you are and who you want to be as a professional. Some might believe career exploration is for beginners, but it is also for career changers, people reentering the workforce, and people rebuilding after a setback. No matter your reason or needs, career exploration is for you. It is not about making a permanent decision. It is about gathering information and learning about yourself.
The critical challenge I help you solve is this: realizing that career exploration is about self-discovery and how that translates into career direction.
With two decades of experience supporting career and educational transitions, I understand how difficult these moments can be. You don't need to have everything figured out before you start. You just need a clearer path forward.
What you’ll learn
By the end of workshop, learners will move through all six steps of my career planning framework to begin charting their path forward.
Learners will be able to narrow their options and understand why casting a wider net first helps them to choose the right path.
Learners will understand why it is important explore more about themselves before they jump into the job search.
Learners will get a clearer picture of what matters most in their career exploration and their non-negotiables.
Learners will understand the benefit of research in their career planning process and how to use it to see the whole picture.
Learners will be able to set realistic goals with structure and are easily tracked.
Learners will be able to create a intentional action plan by establishing a simple timeline and keeping themselves accountable.
Workshop agenda
Explore possibilities
Learn what it looks like to narrow your options too soon or following a path that is not your own.
Understand yourself better
Learn why understanding who you are and who you want to be is the foundation of career planning.
Identifying what's needed for the full picture
Learn why exploring yourself first helps you to find the right career fit.
Researching wisely
Learn why it matters to research when establishing your career direction.
Setting realistic goals
Learn how setting goals can help keep you accountable and track your progress.
Create an action plan
Learn how all these parts lead to creating an intentional action plan and established timeline.
Learn directly from Zeketra
Zeketra Grandy, Ed.D
Expertise In: Higher Education | Career Readiness | Workforce Development
Who this workshop is for
Career changers and/or persons re-entering the job market
Early career/first-generation professionals entering the workforce or lacking direction
Anyone who says: "I know I need to figure this out."
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Zeketra Grandy, Ed.D in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
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Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
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