Welcome to Career Planning!

Good job! Career planning is the best way for Michelle to start exploring a lateral career move.

What Is Career Planning?

Career planning pinpoints possible destinations and stops along the way for achieving career aspirations.

Purpose of Career Planning

  • Promotes self-discovery and identification of career options
  • Is easy to navigate and provides a selection of supportive resources
  • Enables decision-making around career aspirations
  • Provides a solid basis for development planning

CSL Career Planning Process

  1. Discover Personal Brand
    • Complete a Career Planning Reflection Guide (CPRG).
    • Solicit feedback.
    • Start a career planning conversation with people leader.
  2. Explore Options
    • Utilize the CSL Global Job Catalog, postings, and other resources.
    • Brainstorm options.
    • Align with people leader.
  3. Decide: Act and Grow
    • Confirm decision with people leader.
    • Populate career profile in Workday.
    • Commence development planning process.

Helpful Resources


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