Career planning is the process of deciding what to do with your life. It’s a challenging process that helps you picture your ideal type of work. It’s about determining what your interests, talents and skills are, deciding what’s most important to you, and choosing a direction that will be compatible with what you love to do most. Effective career planning helps you make sound decisions when choosing or changing careers. Learning how to career-plan is a life-long skill you carry with you as you move in and out of the world of work.