Timeline and Deadlines for Career Recovery Activities
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Short-term Recovery Goals (0-6 Months)
Immediate Stabilization:
- Health and wellness: Prioritize physical and mental health recovery
- Financial planning: Assess and plan for transition period financial needs
- Legal resolution: Complete harassment legal proceedings and settlement
- Initial assessment: Evaluate career options and professional interests
- Support system: Establish therapy, coaching, and peer support resources
Professional Foundation Building:
- Skills assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of professional competencies
- Education planning: Identify continuing education and professional development needs
- Resume development: Create compelling professional resume and portfolio
- Reference network: Identify and prepare professional references
- Online presence: Develop professional LinkedIn profile and online brand
Medium-term Development (6-18 Months)
Active Job Search and Professional Development:
- Education and training: Complete identified professional development activities
- Networking expansion: Active participation in professional associations and industry events
- Job search activities: Resume submission, interview participation, and opportunity exploration
- Professional coaching: Work with career coaches on interview skills and professional presence
- Industry re-engagement: Participation in industry discussions and thought leadership
Career Opportunity Exploration:
- Multiple pathway exploration: Consider various career options and opportunities
- Geographic expansion: Explore opportunities in different locations or remote work
- Industry diversification: Consider opportunities in adjacent or new industries
- Alternative employment: Explore consulting, entrepreneurship, or non-traditional employment
- Informational interviews: Learn about different career paths and opportunities
Long-term Career Establishment (18+ Months)
Professional Success and Growth:
- Employment stabilization: Successful placement in appropriate professional role
- Performance excellence: Demonstration of professional competence and achievement
- Career advancement: Progression and recognition in new professional environment
- Network expansion: Continued development of professional relationships and opportunities
- Industry leadership: Recognition as experienced professional in field
Advocacy and Mentorship:
- Harassment prevention advocacy: Using experience to improve workplace conditions for others
- Professional mentoring: Supporting other harassment survivors in career recovery
- Industry leadership: Taking leadership roles in professional associations and industry initiatives
- Thought leadership: Sharing expertise and insights through writing, speaking, and teaching
- Policy advocacy: Contributing to policy development and legal reform efforts