The first step to growing your career is knowing where you want to go. Use our tools below to plan your career and start actively exploring new opportunities or working with your supervisor to grow within your current role.
Define Career GoalsPlease download each document prior to editing.
Career Aspirations
This worksheet will help you evaluate your dreams for the future, and get clarity on what really makes you happy and what you should be striving towards.
My Achievements
Use this exercise to help you decide what you really enjoy and what skills you would like to develop and use as you go forward in your career.
SWOT Analysis
The SWOT analysis framework is an excellent tool for understanding your own strengths and weaknesses. It can be helpful in choosing the right career path.
Career Exploration
Complete this worksheet if you have a career path or specific field that you are considering and would like to explore further.
2024 IDP Form
Outline your career goals and the development steps needed to achieve them, then share and discuss your completed IDP with your manager.
Sample IDP Form
Take a look at this sample IDP form if something is unclear or if you are feeling stuck.
Create a Talent CardA Welbe talent card is an internal profile that highlights your skills, expertise, experience, and career aspirations. It serves as a tool that you can share with your supervisor, hiring managers, and other Welbe leaders to give them a sense of your capabilities and aspirations. This is a valuable tool when networking internally.
Talent Card Template
Download a copy of this template and fill it out with your own information. Share with your supervisor and other Welbe leaders you would like to network with.
Talent Card Example
Review this example of a completed talent card to understand the type of information included and gain clarity on each section.
Update Your Resume
Resume Template
If you do not have a resume, this template is a great place to start! Follow along and fill in your associated information to build your own resume.
Resume Example
Here is a completed example resume based on the resume template. Use this example if you are getting stuck or are unsure of how to complete.
Resume Checklist
If you already have a resume drafted, leverage this checklist to ensure it is polished, comprehensive, and will increase your chances of passing recruiter review.
Top Action Verbs
Fantastic resumes use impactful action verbs. Check out this list of recommended action verbs, and replace any weaker versions on your resume.
Network Internally
Networking Training Deck
If unable to attend an upcoming Networking workshop, review the training deck to develop an elevator pitch and gain skills in networking.
Elevator Pitch Guide
An elevator pitch is a brief, persuasive speech that quickly explains who you are, what you do, and what makes you unique. It typically lasts about the time of an elevator ride, and aims to spark interest and prompt further discussion.
Networking Outreach Template
Leverage these outreach templates for networking inside Welbe or even externally (such as on LinkedIn). These messages are often the first step in a networking process that can yield new opportunities for you.
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