Taking Ownership in Your Career

Taking control and accepting accountability for your career goes beyond making a plan or simply having a career conversation. When you take full ownership of your career, you empower yourself to get honest about where you are, figure out tangible ways to get to where you want to go, and advocate for yourself along the way. In this course, career strategist Julia Toothacre leverages her many years as an academic career advisor to guide you on that crucial path to ownership. Julia first explores how to prepare your mindset for taking on career ownership, and then dives into exploring your career journey by reflecting on the past, present, and future. you’ll then discover how to create your “work happy place” by staying true to your strengths, values, and interests. you’ll also learn about skills gaps, along with the actions you can take to solidify your next step, whether it’s a new role or a growth opportunity within the role you currently have. Julia also discusses how to be prepared for your next opportunity, as well as how to set long-term goals to satisfy your career trajectory. Upon completion of this course, you’ll have a clear idea of the mindset shifts, tasks, and activities that are necessary to take more ownership of your career journey.