Considering that every step I take,
leads me to my next step, I feel it is important to think wisely of what my
next step should be. As I have been actively applying for jobs, I find that I
am most interested in higher education community outreach or larger
non-profits. I am most attracted to such organizations because I know I can do
work that will benefit society (serving the other) but also have room to grow within an
organization (serving the me). I want to be a program director where I can collaborate and
implement my vision on how we can better reach people. I have noticed in jobs that I am applying for that I have many of the skill sets required, I just
don’t have the years of experience. My youth grants me many privileges, but
hinders me in years of experience. To get a program director position, I need
to find a job where I can continue to develop my skills and gain more experience
and expertise and then be promoted within.
In an optimistic world, my 5 year plan is as follows:
Year 1: Land the job in higher education working with students and community. Learn the job.
Year 2: Perform the job to my best abilities and pick up new skill sets as well as build network around me.
Year 3: Rock the job! Blow people out of the water with my skills and connections by providing new visions for the organizations.
Year 4: Be promoted or move on to a more challenging job ensuring that I have left behind a sustainable organization with proper structure to succeed beyond my leadership.
(repeat years 1-4 again)
I really like your 5 year plan! I hope that you see success in it. I also have noticed that I lack the experience required for the jobs I have been applying for, but not the skill sets. I think patience is key.
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