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Map My Future

 

Source: Based on the Career Development Institute (CDI) framework (2021)

How would you like to work on your career development today?

There are 6 key themes in Map My Future, our framework which focuses on career development through life. Have a look at the hexagons which summarise each topic. Reflect on where you are currently on your career journey and choose an area to focus on.

To learn more about Map My Future, see Ciara explain the six themes in this video explainer.

 

 

Here are some examples of activities you could engage in:

Start Where You Are

Want to reflect on your values in relation to career choice? Listen to one of our podcast interviews with a Trinity graduate to hear about their career journey and what motivates them in their career.

See the Big Picture

Concerned about the climate and biodiversity crisis? Have a chat with your Careers Consultant about what impact you would like to make and how this might affect your career choices.

Balance Career & Life

Create Opportunities

Create opportunities: hexagonal shape with line drawing of two people high fiving.

Create and build on connections by participating in mentoring through Trinity Alumni Online.

Build Your Career

Resources:

Identify areas to progress and plan next steps

Identify and apply decision-making strategies

Challenge yourself to grow through trying new experiences and environments and developing new skills

  • Reflect and Develop Your Skills
    • Reflect on your skills using a skills audit tool
    • Develop your skills through the Trinity Careers Skills Award, work experience or an internship, volunteering and/or living abroad, connecting with Trinity alumni, LinkedIn Learning
  • View vacancies on MyCareer

Proactively manage changes and transitions

  • Discuss this theme further with your Careers Consultant. Book an appointment on MyCareer.

Practice self-compassion and be mindful of your wellbeing as you navigate the opportunities and challenges of building your career

Explore Possibilities

Identify and evaluate potential options for your career​

  • Question for reflection: Thinking about your first steps after your studies, what are the key activities you would like to take part in or skills you would like to use or develop in your first job?

Actively seek out and analyse careers and labour market information to support your career choices​

  • Questions for reflection: When looking at career options, which ones most interest you and why? Could there be other options worth exploring? Are there options you have previously dismissed that might be worth a second look?

Research and reflect on workplaces, workplace culture and expectations​

  • Question for reflection: What is your understanding of workplace culture? What kind of workplace culture do you think would suit you, and what kind do you think would not be beneficial to you

Learn about recruitment and selection processes

  • Question for reflection: Do you feel you have a clear sense of what employers are looking for, and how to communicate what you have to offer to employers?

 

Check out the following resources to help you explore possibilities: