Reflect: Think about your current situation. Are you happy with where you are in your career? Could you have done things differently? What can you change in the future? Reflect on yourself and your values, skills, and passions. What do you feel strongly about in your life and career? Make a list of your job likes and dislikes. Do you feel you have a clear and meaningful purpose in life, a passion, something that fully engages you? What do you need from work that would make a difference? What does career success look like to you? Know thyself: Know your interests, skills, and work achievements. What skills are transferable to a new position or title? How would your skills be useful in a new role? Make a list of relevant skills, knowledge/education, and experiences. Document your track record. Set goals: What are your short-term goals (within 2 years) and long-term (5–10-year) career goals? Write your goals according to SMART criteria (make them specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound). Goal setting is more successful and you will be more accountable if you share them with a family member, friend, or coworker. Who will you share your goals with and why? Build a plan for an extraordinary career: What do you need to get there? Do you need more experience, education, or specific skill sets? Do you need more time to network or build relationships within or outside the organization? The better you network, the more opportunities you will have to learn from others. Do you need to become a problem solver in your own organization, increase your value, or have an effect on your current agency? Do you need to increase your visibility by expanding your skills and knowledge? How are you going to market yourself? What is your plan and timeline for building your career?