Step 4 - Put Plan into Action

Success feels great but how do you get there? The same way you eat an elephant. So, take small bites or steps, celebrate small and big successes, and keep ticking off steps as you complete them. Most of the time and effort goes into choosing, researching, and planning for your employment goal. It starts to go much faster as you start taking steps. Your action plan becomes your blueprint or map for completing steps and achieving your goals.

Your action plan is a living thing and will likely change as you discover new information related to your employment goals, the labour market, or your training options. Sometimes you might feel discouraged. Working on completing your plan often takes longer than you expect. Any major life change (especially things that happen outside of your control) can be stressful. Take time to celebrate each step of your progress towards reaching your employment goals.

As things change and other opportunities or challenges arise, you may need assistance as your plan unfolds. Look for help from other people or places. This could mean talking with family and friends about your plans and asking for their feedback. Help can be found in community agencies, schools, colleges, and even online. Stay in touch with your employment advisor – he or she can help you explore other options, link you with resources and keep you progressing towards your employment goals

And to quote a rather famous doctor:
"You have brains in your head; you have feet in your shoes; you can steer yourself any direction you choose!"
from " Oh - the Places You'll Go" by Dr. Suess, 1989

Links to help you:

Employment Advisor

NIEFS Services Page