Building Your First 5-Year Career Plan
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When I started my career as a new graduate hire I felt a bit like Harry Potter sneaking out of Hogwarts without a Marauders Map. I had an idea of how to get where I wanted to be but was not sure what tools I may need to bring or what obstacles could lie in my way. In this chat, I want to give...
When I started my career as a new graduate hire I felt a bit like Harry Potter sneaking out of Hogwarts without a Marauders Map. I had an idea of how to get where I wanted to be but was not sure what tools I may need to bring or what obstacles could lie in my way. In this chat, I want to give you five things you can do right now to build that Marauder’s map and set yourself up for long-term success.
In this chat I want you to walk away with:
- How to create and grow your network and why that's important
- Tips for understanding when it's time to leave your current position
- Steps to identify where you are right now and where you want to be in your career
- How to ask for opportunities
- The ability to feel comfortable getting uncomfortable and making a change
Meet The Speaker
Melissa Trezise is a senior software engineer who has worked at Ciena for the past 7 years. She started with Ciena as a new graduate hire and spent several years as a developer working on the 6500 platform before transitioning to the Waveserver product.
She is currently leading the delivery of the latest iteration of the Waveserver platform in a microservice architecture. She is an active member of the Women @ Ciena group helping to lead professional development and outreach activities.
Melissa graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada with a Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) and a Master of Science (Biomedical Computing).
She is passionate about increasing diversity, her cat Jellybean, and Disney. Her personal motto is ‘embrace your weird’.
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What are recommended tools and/or templates to document, monitor and modify your career plans?
By: Ilene, Vice presidentPosted on 2021-06-23 -
What should we be focusing on when creating our 5 yr plan?
By: Keara, Ecommerce specialistPosted on 2021-06-23 -
Help! I want to do everything-human services/nonprofit work, research, and advocacy. Do I zero in on one for now or focus on building my skill set for all?
By: HollyPosted on 2021-06-23 -
What steps can you take to find out what field you should move into when switching careers? I have these transferrable skills companies demand, but I'm not having much success with the job hunt.
By: Izzy, TeacherPosted on 2021-06-23 -
How do you manage trying to advance your career while also working in a toxic workplace?
By: HarshitaPosted on 2021-06-23 -
I have an MBA and 10+ years working in Finance. How do I position myself with a five year plan if I am trying to transition into a D&I position?
By: Andrea', Account Receivable AnalystPosted on 2021-06-22 -
As an introvert, I'm interested in how to grow my network and find mentors without overwhelm.
By: Bobbi, Fullstack DeveloperPosted on 2021-06-22 -
I am starting my career as a biomedical engineer. But this desire of switching to technology is growing daily how can you help me shift?
By: FelixPosted on 2021-06-22 -
I want to know how to position myself strategically in my finance career.
By: Abbas, Data AnalystPosted on 2021-06-21 -
I am a junior engineer with less than a year working experience. My question is how can I design my career path based on what factors or how can I measure my progress?
By: Vicky, Frontend DeveloperPosted on 2021-06-21 -
I'm 37, a husband on a new career path a teen three years from college and I finally know what I want to do. There isn't a direct path for it at any college and my passion is strong but often i...
By: Natalie, Technical support specialistPosted on 2021-06-21 -
I am a professional graphic designer. How can I build a career in the USA? Through remote work? Or there are other ways? Thank you!
By: Andrii, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2021-06-20 -
I just turned 40 but began my career in the tech industry in a non-technical role 6 months ago. Any advice on developing a career plan for my situation?
By: Nyiema, Admission DirectorPosted on 2021-06-20 -
How can you grow your network with everyone now being remote?
By: Kyesten, Quality AnalystPosted on 2021-06-20 -
Is a five-year timeframe realistic in a post-pandemic environment?
By: Vanessa, Financial Services ProfessionalPosted on 2021-06-18 -
Q1: How to evolve the career plan, with the changing technological trends every 5 years? Q2: Is it good idea to stick to a domain / functional area rather than skills ?
By: Nikita (Seth)Posted on 2021-06-18 -
With what frequency should one review their five year goals?
By: Patricia, Director Compliance and Privacy OfficerPosted on 2021-06-17 -
I am trying to switch from Retail Management to Project management field. I am currently in Google Project Management Professional Certificate program - any advice on what else will improve my...
By: Gergana, Regional Retail ManagerPosted on 2021-06-17 -
- How does one differentiate between a junior software engineer and a senior software engineer? - What are the roles/ directions an entry level or junior software engineer can grow into? I know...
By: Napassorn, Backend DeveloperPosted on 2021-06-17 -
need to complete a 5 yr financial assumptions and projections where can I find help to do this?
By: Eleanor, Network Security ProfessionalPosted on 2021-06-17 -
What is your advice to someone who is a new graduate trying to break into the industry?
By: Monica, Web developerPosted on 2021-06-17 -
I am looking to switch up careers and a plan is something that I am looking towards.
By: Tanuja, SourcingPosted on 2021-06-17 -
What resources can I use to assist in Career change and where do I start? How do I know what software and technology is being used currently, is there a website?
By: Kimberly, Parole InvestigatorPosted on 2021-06-17 -
Do you have any recommendations for those who have experience but have been out of the workforce for some years?
By: Patricia, Automation EngineerPosted on 2021-06-17 -
Do you have any specific advice to those who have recently made a career switch (i.e. through an MBA or other grad programs) or are reentering the workforce after a break? What can we do to ease...
By: Aditi, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2021-06-17 -
How do we handle unscheduled sabbaticals when jumping back into the 5 year plan?
By: Kavodel, Fullstack DeveloperPosted on 2021-06-16 -
What steps can new grads take to enter and adjust to the professional work environment in addition to creating a 5 year plan?
By: Arin, DesignPosted on 2021-06-16 -
What is the best way to answer the question "Tell me about yourself"? Do you talk about your background, experience? What are your career goals: 1 year, 5 Years? Where do you see yourself in 3 -5...
By: Scott, StudentPosted on 2021-06-16 -
Tips for understanding when it's time to leave your current position
By: Sara, Growth OperationsPosted on 2021-06-16 -
How do I align my 5 year career plan with my personal and family goals?
By: RomaePosted on 2021-06-10 -
Five year is now a long time with respect to the tech industry, have you updated your plan on a regular basis as your goal five years ago may not be the same anymore?
By: AmishPosted on 2021-06-10
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