Turn your career goal into a clear plan.
In Career Milestone 2, you will:
- Identify the skills and experience needed for your career
- Explore ways to build those qualifications
- Create an action plan to reach your goal
STEP 1: Identify & Research Your Gaps
Understand what skills or experience you still need.
Watch the videos below*:
- Identify employer needs (LinkedIn Learning, 3m, 21s)
- Identify your gaps (LinkedIn Learning, 2m, 39s)
*To access LinkedIn Learning videos, please first log in with your WGU credentials.
Choose one tool:
- AI Quick Guide for fast insights
- Gap Analysis Worksheet for deeper reflection
*To access LinkedIn Learning videos, please first log in with your WGU credentials.
- Fast and simple (10-20 min) – Get instant, personalized feedback.
- Guided walthrough (45-90 min) – Follow clear steps to do an in-depth analysis.
Helpful Tip: Check out the “Example” tab and the “Action to Close Gap Resource Guide” in the worksheet for extra support! Save a copy of your gap analysis for future reference!
STEP 2: Build Your Career Action Plan
Turn your gap analysis into a career plan.
In this step you will:
- Work backward from your career goal
- Identify the steps needed to close your skill gaps
- Create an action plan to reach your goal
Download the Career Action Plan Workbook to create your action plan:
Save a copy of your Career Action Plan to keep you focused and motivated as you work toward your goal.
Supplemental Enrichment Activities
Do More Research
Research the career steps of professionals in your desired occupation/field to guide your career strategy.
- What kind of experience do they have?
- What is their educational background?
- Do they have any industry certifications?
- What are some of their top skills?
Use the LinkedIn Alumni Tool to find WGU graduates from your degree program and investigate their profiles to explore their career history.
Check out “Using the LinkedIn Alumni Tool” for tips and strategies.
Develop Your Top Skills
Complete the CareerOneStop Skills Matcher and/or the Agile Work Profiler to uncover and explore your unique skills. These assessments will provide valuable insights into your strengths and capabilities, helping you understand how they align with potential career paths.
