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    Career Goal Map Template

    PDF template for plotting income and job goals for 1, 3, and 5 years.

    Template Content

    My Career Roadmap
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    Current Status (Year 0):
    - Role: [Title]
    - Salary: $
    - Key Skills: [Skill 1, Skill 2]
    
    1-Year Goal:
    - Target Role: [Title]
    - Target Salary: $
    - Skill to Acquire: [Skill Name]
    - Key Milestone: [e.g., Lead a project]
    
    3-Year Goal:
    - Target Role: [Title]
    - Target Salary: $
    - Major Achievement: [e.g., Management position]
    
    5-Year Goal (The North Star):
    - Target Role/Status: [e.g., Director, Freelance, Career Change]
    - Target Income: $
    - Lifestyle Goal: [e.g., Work 4 days/week]
    
    Action Plan (Next 90 Days):
    1. [Task 1]
    2. [Task 2]
    3. [Task 3]

    How to Use This Map

    • 1

      Find a quiet hour to reflect on your long-term career desires.

    • 2

      Start with the 5-year 'North Star' and work backward to today.

    • 3

      Be specific with your target salary—use market data to keep it realistic but ambitious.

    • 4

      Identify the #1 skill or experience gap between where you are and your 1-year goal.

    • 5

      Review and update this map every 6 months.

    Pro Tips

    • It's okay to change: Your goals aren't set in stone. If your priorities shift, update your map.

    • Think beyond money: Include goals for work-life balance, travel, or impact.

    • Share with a mentor: Getting outside perspective on your roadmap can be incredibly valuable.

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