Development—for both employees and managers—is the foundation of our career management approach at Stanford. To demonstrate your commitment to excellence and ensure your continued professional growth, we recommend you take a thoughtful approach to your career development.
This step-by-step guide will help you do just that.
Discover your interests, values and strengths
Discover your interests, values and strengths
Where do your skills and interests lie? What really makes you tick? Identifying the elements of an ideal career fit based on your skills, values and interests is a good place to start in your career development journey.
Tips to get started:
- Take a self-assessment using the Career Guidancetool
- Meet with a career counselor
- Sign up for a staff development course
Chart your career path
Chart your career path
Career paths are unique. They may be linear or follow a less traditional route. Whatever yours may be, there are many possibilities to explore at Stanford.
Tips to get started:
- Review your current job description in the Job Description Library
- Explore the Career Navigationtool and view some of the possibilities for your career path
- Check out current career opportunities at Stanford
- Attend a meetup or networking workshop to learn more about a particular job or interest
Develop through experience, exposure and education
Develop through experience, exposure and education
Career development is a lifelong process, and no one type of development does the job alone. Research shows that the highest potential for learning and growth occur when there is a combination of exposure, experience and educational opportunities.
Tips to get started:
- Learn more about the 3Es
- Explore our 3E offerings: career tools and courses & connection opportunities
- Get information about financial assistance programs that are available to support your education and development
Schedule regular check-ins with your manager
Schedule regular check-ins with your manager
Open and ongoing dialogue with your manager is key to your success at Stanford. Schedule regular check-ins and keep your manager informed of your career development aspirations.
Tips to get started:
- Prepare for career conversations with your manager or supervisor using the tips in Career Guidance
- If applicable to you, keep your Performance Management development plan and goals up-to-date. Discuss with your manager during your mid-year and year-end reviews
- Get tips on how to have productive performance conversations with your manager by signing up for the Complete Conversations course
