Personal Career Map

Discovery
Career planning always begins with your ability to understand yourself and your potential, with emphasis on
developing your personal vocabulary of strengths and values.
1. Values and Drivers
a. My must have Values and Drivers
Accomplishment, Achievement, Excitement, Impact society, Prestige, Self-realization, Fulfillment,
Alignment with organizational values, Attractive workspace, Change, Employee benefits,
Environmental integrity. Ethical standards / Professional integrity, Friendships / Good working relationships,
Functional expertise, Global Focus, Help others, Influence, Integrity
b. Values & Drivers that are important for me to avoid:
Chaos
2. My Birkman Results
a

c.

Activities I prefer:

How I set about my work/my usual style:

d. Support I need to work best/needs from others:

e. My stress behaviors:

Personal Career Map

f.

Keywords from my top 2 areas of interest (beginning on Page 10):

Personal Branding
Defining, building, and communicating your personal brand are critical elements of good career management.
3. My Personal Brand Statement

4. My 30-Second Commercial

5. My LinkedIn Headline (limited to 120 characters)

Action Planning
Knowing where you want to be and how you will get there will provide stimulus and metrics for your
success.
6. Questions for my coach about Discovery or Personal Branding:

Questions for my coach about Next Steps:

Please mark which option you are considering as a next step for your career. Write down any
questions, thoughts, or concerns you may have about your next career step.
Option 1: Growing in my current role
Option 2: Growing in my current functional area
Option 3: Growing within my organization
Option 4: Conducting an active job search