Welcome to Plan Your Career! Career planning is key to long-term success. Start by identifying a goal aligned with your passions and strengths, then create a plan that outlines the skills, education, and experiences needed. Along the way, explore networking, internships, and certifications to advance. With intention and proactivity, you can confidently build a fulfilling career.

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Identify a Career Goal

Your path to success starts with a clear, achievable goal. Create a well-informed career goal that matches your interests, values, and lifestyle needs, using insights from self-assessments and career pathway research.

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Develop a Career Plan

Your journey to success gains momentum when you create a strategy. Develop an action plan outlining the necessary steps to reach your goal, using information from job research, academic planning, and analysis of your skill gaps.

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Complete a Career Wellness Check

Career planning is ongoing. Perform a career wellness check to assess whether your career meets your current needs and desires, and decide if you should set a new goal that better matches your present self.

Featured Articles

AI Quick Guide: Gap Analysis

Use this guide to find out what skills and experience you need for your career goal. Just follow the steps— AI will help you see what you’re missing and how to fill those gaps.

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How to Find an Employer that Fits Your Values 

Let’s face it – Workers across the economy are facing a lot of upheaval and uncertainty these days. Whether it’s layoffs, a sudden return to the office, or shifting priorities around diversity, equity, and inclusion, it can be difficult to know …

By Jill Rand
Jill Rand
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Upskill in Your Current Role to Set Yourself Up for Future Success

Upscaling your learning and development in your current role is essential for career growth and adaptability in an ever-changing workplace. Continuous learning lets you stay relevant, improve problem-solving skills, and enhance job satisfaction. To effectively upscale, start by setting clear …

By Shante Mack
Shante Mack
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Career Resources

Use this guide to find out what skills and experience you need for your career goal. Just follow the steps— …

Emotional Intelligence and Career Readiness

Stand out to top employers by mastering Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and the NACE Career Competencies. These essential skills are the …

Preferred Leadership Style Activity

Leadership is more than a role—it’s a reflection of your values, approach, and ability to inspire others. Whether you’re preparing …

This guide will help you determine what actions to take to close any skill or experiences gaps you have for …

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PathwayU is a career tool designed to help you discover career paths that align with your values, interests, personality, and …

Contact & Location

Phone
801-274-3280
Address

4001 S 700 East, #700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Career Service Hours

Monday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Tuesday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Wednesday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Thursday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Friday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Saturday by appointment only
Sunday by appointment only

Office hours nationwide are 6am MST to 7pm MST.  Appointment and drop-in hours are available on weekends. Please reach out to careers@wgu.edu for assistance at any time.