What is the importance of a professional development plan and MW competencies?

A planned sequence of formal and informal competences to assist you in achieving your goals that reflects career awareness, career exploration and career preparation

Consider your career goals for the next 5 years (in 2 stages that includes short term and long term using SMART objectives – e.g. where and for who would you like to work? By when and how will you achieve this? Etc.

Determine what skills you need to acquire and/or develop to achieve your career goals