In this phase individuals find themselves in an exploratory phase of dealing with their career transition and are seeking clarity in order to decide which direction they want to go next. They are eager to find out what is important to them in their personal and professional lives. By clarifying their talents, values and mission in life they will find what they are most interested in and understand where they can find this combination in the workplace. To help you find out if you are in the Discovery Phase of your Career Transition, answer the questions in the Discovery Phase of the Career Quiz or go to the Discovery Resources.

In this phase individuals have a fairly clear idea of who they are, the type of position they are interested in and the type of environment they are best suited for. They are seeking specific information and strategic skill set that they need to obtain a fulfilling career. This may include information on resumes, interviewing, salary negotiation, networking and much more. To help you find out if you are in the Design Phase of your Career Transition, answer the questions in the Design Phase of the Career Quiz or go to the Design Resources.

In this phase individual have found employment and are seeking ways to become more productive in their work, deal with change more effectively, resolve conflicts, and increase their ability to grow in their current positions. It focuses on the areas of interpersonal skills, creativity and communication. To help you find out if you are in the Development Phase, answer the questions in the Development Phase of the Career Quiz or go to the Development Resources.

Personal Foundation is an underlying aspect to each of the phases and is extremely influential in determining the success of the Career Phases. It is important for individuals to know what areas may be weak and identify areas that need reinforcement. The emphasis is on the “soft skills” of success and offer ways to grow and mature as an individual. It includes areas such as emotional management, organization, communication and personal development. To help you find out if you need to reinforce your Personal Foundation, answer the questions in the Personal Foundation of the Career Quiz or go to the Personal Foundation Resources.