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Day 2: What’s working?

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Getting where you want to be in your career starts by knowing where you are today. Writing down specific details about your current situation is a really powerful way to cut through the clutter and help make your Personal Career Story stand out from the rest.

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Spend 15 minutes today making a green, yellow and red chart for different aspects of your career. Get as specific as you can; we'll be using these things to help build the outline of your Personal Career Story in the coming days.

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Spend 15 minutes today making a green, yellow and red chart for different aspects of your career. Get as specific as you can; we'll be using these things to help build the outline of your Personal Career Story in the coming days.

Green: What's going Well?
(Ex: If you’ve got a manager than you love, put “my manager” in the green section.)
Yellow: What’s not amazing, but not totally broken?
(Ex: Don’t have any real passion for the industry you’re currently in, but it’s not the worst job in the world? Those belong here.)
RED: What needs attention immediately?
(Ex: You're feeling completely burnt out and your personal relationships are suffering.)
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What gives me energy:
Drains My Energy:
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Important Note
While you're starting the work today to understand and articulate your Why, don't stress about it being perfect today. We're going to continue to revisit this over time.
Make notes on your why.
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Begin your list:
What’s important to you?
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Spend 15 minutes today making a green, yellow and red chart for different aspects of your career. Get as specific as you can; we'll be using these things to help build the outline of your Personal Career Story in the coming days.

For work/school
What are some key things you’ve done well at work or in school that you’re proud of? (Ex: delivering key projects on time, earning a certificate or credential, etc.)
For others
When are some times people have thanked you for being you? What did you do to support them in those moments? (Ex: Giving great advice, going out of your way to help others, etc.
For yourself
When have you put yourself first and felt good about it afterwards? (Ex: Set boundaries with your boss about when you can/cannot work, decided to take a 30 day career refresh to get back in control of your career, etc.)
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What is a personal team, per se?
We like to think of it as a small group of people who can help you grow in your career, give you access and insights that you may not otherwise have had, and who can help hold you accountable to your goals.
You admire:
Whether it’s their career accomplishments or their general approach to life, think about someone you admire. Having someone to look up to is a great way to get exposure to new opportunities and career paths that may not have been obvious to us on our own.
Looks up to you:
One of the best ways to help yourself is by helping others. Having someone on your team who looks up to you is an incredibly powerful way to break cycles that many of us have gotten stuck in over time. If you can be an example of what it means to invest in yourself for someone else, you’ll build a connection that transcends where you are in your career today.
Will hold you accountable:
You’re doing a great job spending this time investing in yourself, but we all inevitably will slip up. Think about someone who you trust to hold you accountable to making progress.
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Spend 15 minutes today making a green, yellow and red chart for different aspects of your career. Get as specific as you can; we'll be using these things to help build the outline of your Personal Career Story in the coming days.

Obvious Obstacles

Examples might include:

  • I have a manager who doesn’t seem to care.
  • There’s no more room for growth at my current company.
  • I've stayed at home with my kids for many years and am unsure how to get back into the corporate world.
  • My monthly expenses are more than I bring in.
Less Obvious Examples

Examples might include:

  • I’m having a hard time feeling motivated about anything.
  • I’m afraid of failing.
  • I’m not even sure if I’m good enough for this job
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What's Your Story?
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What have you accomplished?
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Spend 15 minutes today making a green, yellow and red chart for different aspects of your career. Get as specific as you can; we'll be using these things to help build the outline of your Personal Career Story in the coming days.

What's Next for you?
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Spend 15 minutes today making a green, yellow and red chart for different aspects of your career. Get as specific as you can; we'll be using these things to help build the outline of your Personal Career Story in the coming days.

We recommend taking notes directly in Career Sandwich and using your dashboard as the place to always keep your story up to date.
Notes from your test drive
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Spend 15 minutes today making a green, yellow and red chart for different aspects of your career. Get as specific as you can; we'll be using these things to help build the outline of your Personal Career Story in the coming days.

Check out your very own Personal Profile Page?
All of the work you've done has now been digitalized and put into your very own digital profile page. You can find your page under the "Pages" tab of your Dashboard! View it, refine it and share it!
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If you feel good after writing your list, then you’re all set for the day! If you could use a bit more guidance, check out the resources below to help get your mind moving.

Keeping track of things we do well across all parts of our life is one of the simplest ways we will be able to keep our Personal Career Story fresh over time. We'll use this list again in the coming days, but don't hesitate to visit your dashboard to add more anytime you do something else that's brag-worthy.

Great work today, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
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Additional Support

Not sure how to start? Here’s some considerations that you may want to add to your list.

In no particular order, here are some ideas to add to your list in the appropriate column:

  • Your relationship with your manager
  • The flexibility you have in your schedule
  • Do you feel like you're part of a team who has your back?
  • Do you feel recognized for the work you do? 
  • Do you understand how your work ties to the company's broader goals?
  • Do you feel like your goals are clear, or do you feel like you're unsure about your focus areas?
Hey Name,

I wanted to shoot you a quick note and ask for a few minutes of your help with something. I recently signed up for a 14-day program to develop my Personal Career Story: a high-level overview of who I am, what I've accomplished in my career so far, and where I hope to go next. My goal is to use this story as a way to help recruiters, hiring managers, and others to more quickly and effectively get a sense of what I'm all about and value I can bring.

One step in the program was to identify people for my "Personal Team" who can provide feedback about my story and help me get it as crisp and clear as possible. Would you be able/willing to spend 10 minutes reading my one-page story and sharing your thoughts? I'm also happy to hop on the phone and talk it through with you live if that's easier for you! 

Let me know, and thanks! 
In most cases, the person you ask will be excited to help! In the case that someone says they can't help you this time, simply thank them for their time and reach out to someone else on your team.
Do you have a Red item that needs immediate attention?

Some reds may require immediate attention, such as extreme burnout or sexual harassment at work.

  • If you are struggling with your mental health or burnout, Calm has some great, free resources to begin help.
  • If you are experiencing sexual harassment at work and your company has a Sexual Harassment Policy in place, follow the procedure outlined in that policy to report the harassment. If you don't have an HR partner or policy in place, the New York Times put together a helpful article about how you can begin to navigate the situation.
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