This envisioning guide is a tool designed to support you in your professional development goals
and aspirations. Feel free to use this as a starting point to help chart out your career path.
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HONEST QUESTION: Where do I want to be?
My vision for my career path or professional development:
Describe, including any specific goals, milestones or timelines
HONEST LOOK: Take Inventory
1. Do my current job duties and position align with or further develop my vision and goals?
Yes No
Describe how Describe how
2. What steps could I take to make the most of my current position to further develop my
vision and goals? Resources, mentorship opportunities, support from my colleagues and supervisor,
etc. that I could tap into
Envisioning My Career Path
ACTION STEPS: Get Traction
I would like to try out the following university resources to help me move toward my
goals: Check all that apply
Free Courses on Lynda.com: This online platform takes your learning to the next level and allows you
to move at your own pace! The rich video content is designed to develop knowledge and skills in a variety of
areas including software applications, technology, creative skills, and job search refinement. Explore specific
courses that help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
TRACK YOUR COURSES
Free MSU Denver Workshops and Trainings
TRACK YOUR WORKSHOPS
Free MSU Denver Career Service Offerings:
Services include resume review, mock interviews and helpful answers to career-related questions.
Free Auraria Library Tutorials and Events
Tutorials and Events
Research Tutoring and Consultation
Training Events
TRACK YOUR TUTORIALS AND EVENTS
Free Auraria Library Resources:
Resources including the electronic database, books in print and interlibrary loan program.
Potential funds available within the Professional Development Fund:
Individual funds to be used for professional development activities such as conferences, seminars, trainings,
and courses. It requires approval from the supervisor.
Potential funds available via MSU Denver Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship:
Individual funds to be utilized for undergraduate courses taken at MSU Denver. Benefits-eligible employees
can apply for up to 6 undergraduate credit hours per fiscal year and requires supervisor approval.
WALK THE WALK: Get Accountable
Who is someone I could check in with to hold me accountable for taking action? What kind of
accountability will I need to stick with it? What would it look like?
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