career-planning

Create long-term career strategies from personal strengths and role requirements.

364|53|Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill career-planning
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Skill: career-planning
Source: https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills/tree/main/categories/career/career-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill career-planning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you turn vague career goals into a structured plan by clarifying direction, assessing your current skills, and mapping concrete next steps for growth and pivots.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Career frameworks: Uses models like IKIGAI and level-based progression to translate aspirations into actionable targets.
  • Skills assessment: Guides periodic (e.g., every 6 months) inventory of technical/soft skills and selection of what to grow next.
  • Personal board of directors: Helps you curate mentors across technical, career, industry, and personal domains to accelerate decision-making.
  • Career pivot planning: Provides a step-by-step approach to identify transferable skills, build portfolio proof, network, and transition roles.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to create a 6-month career plan using the IKIGAI framework, your target role’s missing requirements, and two pivot scenarios based on your transferable skills.

Frequently Asked Questions about career-planning

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I create a long-term career strategy for technical roles?

Build a long-term career strategy by translating personal strengths and role requirements into structured planning using frameworks like IKIGAI, skills assessments, and OKR-style goal setting.

What is the best way to plan a career pivot for technical professionals?

Plan a career pivot by following a concrete checklist to identify transferable skills, build portfolio proof, network, and map transition steps for new technical roles.

How do I set OKR-style goals for career development?

Set OKR-style career goals by translating aspirations into actionable targets and mapping concrete next steps for growth using structured quarterly planning frameworks.

Can I use the IKIGAI framework to map my career progression?

Use the IKIGAI framework to translate aspirations into actionable targets and build level-based progression models for structured career planning.

How do I build a personal board of directors for career mentorship?

Curate a personal board of directors by selecting mentors across technical, career, industry, and personal domains to accelerate decision-making and career growth.

How do I conduct a skills assessment for career planning?

Conduct a skills assessment by performing a periodic inventory of technical and soft skills every 6 months to select what to grow next for career advancement.