Free Template
PDF template for plotting income and job goals for 1, 3, and 5 years.
My Career Roadmap ----------------- 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]
Find a quiet hour to reflect on your long-term career desires.
Start with the 5-year 'North Star' and work backward to today.
Be specific with your target salary—use market data to keep it realistic but ambitious.
Identify the #1 skill or experience gap between where you are and your 1-year goal.
Review and update this map every 6 months.
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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