The strategy titled "Researching Employment and Volunteer Interests" aims to explore and nurture potential career or volunteer paths by identifying interests, acquiring relevant skills, and engaging with communities. The first approach concentrates on pinpointing and thoroughly investigating personal interests. It involves listing opportunities, selecting options that resonate with personal values, and researching associated roles and the skills they require.
Consider exploring online forums for richer insights into these roles. The second step focuses on engaging in skill-building activities. For instance, enrolling in online courses and participating in clubs can enhance needed skills. It's vital to blend theory and practice, such as working on mini-projects, and tracking progress ensures continuous development.
Finally, the strategy encourages community involvement. Participating in local activities not only aids skill application but also builds networks. Volunteering with local organizations related to your interests can foster practical experience and personal growth. Sharing experiences and receiving feedback helps refine your path.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Identify and research potential interests
- List personal interests and related professional or volunteer opportunities
- Select two interests that align with personal values and skills
- Research job descriptions and volunteer roles for the selected interests
- Identify key tasks associated with each role
- Determine essential skills required for each role
- Interview professionals or volunteers currently in similar roles
- Explore online forums and communities related to each interest
- Analyse industry trends and future prospects of each interest
- Create a summary document of findings for each interest
- Set clear goals for skill acquisition and volunteering commitment
⛳️ Strategy 2: Engage in relevant skill-building activities
- Identify two skill-building activities per interest that enhance relevant skills
- Enrol in online courses or workshops aligned with selected interests
- Join clubs or groups that focus on skill development in chosen areas
- Dedicate specific times each week to skill-building activities
- Seek mentorship from experienced individuals in the chosen fields
- Practice newly acquired skills through mini-projects or assignments
- Track progress and reflect on skill improvement weekly
- Participate in online webinars or podcasts related to the interests
- Read books and articles to gain deeper understanding and insights
- Set a weekly review to adjust skill-building activities as needed
⛳️ Strategy 3: Participate in community-based activities
- Research and list community-based activities related to each interest
- Contact local organisations for volunteering opportunities
- Choose one community-based activity per interest to participate in weekly
- Engage actively and network with individuals in the community
- Reflect on learnings and experiences from each community activity
- Document any new skills or knowledge gained through participation
- Request feedback to improve involvement and impact in activities
- Share experiences and insights with peers or mentors
- Evaluate personal growth and adjust participation as required
- Set up a monthly report on contributions and learning from these activities
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
That's why we built Tability: to help you track your progress, keep your team aligned, and make sure you're always moving in the right direction.
Give it a try and see how it can help you bring accountability to your strategy.
