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Draw a table on a whiteboard or a large sheet of paper, as shown in the example.

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Choose a job, a profession, an industry or a career path that interests you. Search the internet, job postings and other sources for relevant information about that sector and for the areas listed below. Write this information on sticky notes and add them to the ‘Requirements’ column on a whiteboard or large sheet of paper. Add information on:

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• Soft skills

• Hard (technical) skills

• Competencies

• Personal qualities

• Work and educational experiences

• Knowledge areas.

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Sort this information into the four MoSCoW categories for each item on the table, for instance, soft skills. Sticky notes are easy to move and rearrange.

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• Must have: Identify the essential skills, competencies, personal qualities, work experience and educational qualifications that are necessary for you to perform the role. These are non-negotiable requirements.

• Should have: List any important and beneficial skills, competencies, personal qualities, work and educational experiences, and knowledge, even if they are not strictly mandatory. These strengthen your profile and increase your potential for employment.

• Could have: Add skills, competencies, personal qualities, work and educational experiences, and knowledge that would enhance your performance or improve your competitiveness, even if they are not required. These are 'nice to have' additions.

• Won’t have: Clarify which skills, competencies, personal qualities, work experience, educational qualifications and knowledge are irrelevant to this role or career path. This will help you avoid spending tome developing areas that are not needed.

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Review and refine your prioritisation. Check that each item is in the correct category. Arrange them until you are satisfied.

 

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Compare these findings with the findings from the previous Career Compass phases, especially with your skills, knowledge, competencies, experiences, personality, and traits, and observe:

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• Which ones do you already have?

• Which ones do you need to develop?

• What can you choose?

• What can you ignore?

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Write your findings in the ‘My skills and findings’ column.

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Finally, write the actions to take in the relevant box on the table.

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• Training and education activities

• Gaining experience

• Strengthening specific competencies

• Preparing for job applications or interviews