en

Services

Belgium’s leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient hiring solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources

Read more

About Robert Walters Belgium

For us, recruitment is more than just a job. We understand that behind every opportunity is the chance to make a difference to people’s lives

Learn more

Work for us

Our people are the difference. Hear stories from our people to learn more about a career at Robert Walters Belgium

Learn more
Jobs

Our industry specialists will listen to your aspirations and share your story with Belgium’s most prestigious organisations. Together, let’s write the next chapter of your career.

See all jobs
Candidates

Together, we’ll map out career-defining, life-changing pathways to achieve your career ambitions. Browse our range of services, advice, and resources.

Learn more
Services

Belgium’s leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient hiring solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources

Read more
About Robert Walters Belgium

For us, recruitment is more than just a job. We understand that behind every opportunity is the chance to make a difference to people’s lives

Learn more

Work for us

Our people are the difference. Hear stories from our people to learn more about a career at Robert Walters Belgium

Learn more

How to create a plan for your career

A succinct, detailed career plan can be used to identify where you currently are, where you want to be and how to get there. No idea how to start? Here are five key steps to follow when creating your own career plan. 

Step 1: Who am I? 

Think about what you want to do and how your personality, values, likes and dislikes might impact you career. Write down your answers to each of these to form your personal 'wish list':

  • What is my personality type and where are my current lifestyle priorities?
  • What do I like doing and what motivates me?
  • What do others see as my strengths and weaknesses?
  • What key things am I looking for in a job?

 

Step 2: What skills do I currently have?

Your current skillset can reveal a lot about where the next step in your career could be. Review your skills with these questions:

  • What are my qualifications and (student) experiences?
  • What are my main achievements so far?
  • What are my key strengths, transferable skills and specific skills?
  • What are my weaknesses and where do I see opportunities for development?

 

Step 3: Which direction do I want to go?

From the answers you can now start to formulate which direction you want to head in:

  • Which industries and sectors appeal to me?
  • What kind of roles would suit me?
  • How do these match to my own preferences?

 

Step 4: When do I want to achieve this by?

Now that you have established where you want to go, how will you get there? To help break down your goals to be more manageable for your career plan, ask yourself the following questions:

  • What do I want to achieve by a certain date? Think about it quarterly, half yearly and annually.
  • What training and education is required to support the plan and when will this be completed by?
  • Do I need to expand my network? If so, how will I do this?
  • How will I gain the additional skills and experience I need, and when will this be done by?

 

Step 5: Review and reflect

Every few months as required, it is important to monitor the progress of your career plan to ensure that you are meeting your goals, now that you have a clear path for moving forward.

Remember you won’t necessarily find the perfect career path when you first sit down to create a plan.

Hence, it is important to re-evaluate your career plan and goals to adjust to any changing economic and personal circumstances.

 

 

More info

Consult our career advice to boost your career. Or are you on the lookout for a new job opportunity? Check out our latest job vacancies

Share this article

Related Solutions

Sign up for job alerts
Salary Survey
Career Advice
Get in touch

Find out more by contacting one of our specialist recruitment consultants

Related content

View All
The scope of an interim transition manager

More and more organisations are hiring a transition manager to oversee critical internal changes. But what exactly does this role entail? What skills are essential for success? And how about the current demand on the Belgian job market? Christophe Paquay, senior manager at international recruitment

Read More
Advancing your career without becoming a manager: what’s right for you?

When it comes to your career, the idea of climbing the corporate ladder might seem like the ultimate goal. But does career progression always have to mean stepping into a management role? Not necessarily. In fact, more and more professionals (particularly Gen Z) are rethinking the traditional paths

Read More
Annual appraisal: show your potential

With the annual appraisals approaching, it is time to think about them and prepare. This conversation offers you a valuable opportunity not only to discuss your performance, but also to address your growth within the organisation and negotiate any salary increase. International recruitment firm Robe

Read More

I'm Robert Walters Are you?

Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.