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Individual Development Plan Lauren Celano Lauren@propelcareers.com 1 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

What is the MY IDP?  MY IDP is a structured planning tool designed for Ph.D’s to:  Identify long term career goals that fit with their unique skills, interests, and values  Make plan for improving their skills  Set goals for the coming year to improve efficiency and productivity  Structure productive conversations with their mentor(s) about career plans and development 2 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Components of the My IDP 3 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

IDP 4 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

IDP Components What are you good at? Skills Assessment Fit What do you Interests Values enjoy doing? What is Assessment Assessment important to you? 5 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Skills Assessment  Scientific Knowledge  Research Skills  Professionalism  Communication  Management and Leadership Skills  Responsible conduct of Research  Career Planning 6 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Skills Assessment 7 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Skills Assessment 8 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Skills Assessment 9 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Interests Assessment 10 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Values Assessment 11 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Values Assessment 12 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Why was this developed? Academic Institutions Companies Private Developing Research Technologies Institutions Investment Marketing / Banking Ecosystem Communication /Venture Capital / Finance Non Profit / Medical / Disease Science Foundations Writing Consulting 13 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

20 Different Career Paths 14 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Resources to Learn About Careers Read about Networking Informational Career Paths Events Interviewing 15 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Informational Interviewing Q’s Particular Job Company Career Progression Career Entry 16 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

What to ask about Career Particular Job Company Career Entry Progression  Responsibilities  Culture  Growth  How to get in a  Day to Day  Work Opportunities role  Like  Career Path  Networking Environment  Dislike  Management  Skills to Develop  Experience  Growth potential Style required  Skills needed  Growth  Skills needed  Skills one can Potential  Personality Fit learn  Skills needed  Best way to enter  Skills valued field 17 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Networking www.massbio.org www.massmedic.com www.masslifesciences.com www.cleanenergycouncil.org 18 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Setting Goals Career Goals Skills Goals Project Goals 19 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Developing a Career Plan 20 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

My IDP 21 Confidential; Not for Distribution. November 4, 2013

Contact Details Lauren Celano Founder and CEO Propel Careers cell: 215 ‐ 370 ‐ 2285 email: Lauren@propelcareers.com Blog: http://www.propelcareers.com/blog/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/Propel_Careers Facebook: Propel Careers Linked in: Propel Careers Fueling Innovation. Fostering Leaders. www.propelcareers.com 22