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Career Self‐Reliance is a lifelong commitment to actively manage your work life and learning in a rapidly changing environment. ‘Work is what you do to learn a living’ (Career Action Center 1997).

How Are You Developing the Characteristics of Career Self‐Reliance?

 Self‐Aware – You know who you are, where and how you do your best work; you understand and can articulate the value you add.

 Values‐Driven – You have determined the values that give direction and meaning to your work.

 Dedicated to Continuous Learning – You regularly benchmark your current skills and create a development plan to keep your skills current.

 Future‐Focused – You look ahead to assess customer needs and business trends; you consider the impact of those trends on your work and on your development plan.

 Connected – You maintain a network of contacts for learning and sharing ideas; you work collaboratively with others towards mutual goals.

 Flexible – You anticipate change and are ready to adapt quickly.