Once you are settled into your role and are ready for new challenges, you can develop a professional development plan (PDP). Your PDP will help you identify areas of strength (and opportunities for improvement), develop goals, set a timeline and milestones, and encourage you to track and evaluate your progress. Whether you are creating a PDP to advance within your current role, to switch roles or companies, or simply achieve a better understanding of your industry, your professional development plan should be an actionable plan for success.

While we know that mentorship provides guidance for young professionals as they navigate their careers, mentorship also allows established leaders to glean valuable insight into the next generation of professionals. It is important to see mentorship as a two-way relationship which provides encouragement and accountability by both participants. This Article discusses three benefits of mentorship and how to get the most out of your mentorship experience.

While many skills will be dictated by career milestones and areas of responsibility, there are a few key skills that you can hone upon entering professional life.  For this article, we consulted a few of the most prominent resources for career development to determine the most in demand skills for 2023, and how you can leverage them to make an impact as a young professional.