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RobCooper.UK 2017 Your plan of action So, you’ve seen a job that you are interested in applying for and are now considering whether or not you have the right skills to do it! Before you even get to this point, there are a few things that you should be considering: What is your goal?  What is the purpose for you applying for this role?  What do you want to do/achieve?  Are you looking for a career change or are you just looking to get out of an existing job?  Do you have a long term goal?  Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?  How are you going to obtain the training, qualifications, skills, and experience to do this job?  Would you consider attending a course/college/university to study further?  Are you considering work experience/apprenticeships/learning on the job?  Would you consider a cut in pay to be happier? It is important to have a plan as this will help you identify any gaps in your knowledge and experience for the role. It will also allow you to focus on the next steps that are required for you to develop yourself further to achieve your goal. www.robcooper.uk 1