Career Direction System | 7 Printable Career Planning & Job Search Tools
Career decisions can feel overwhelming when you are trying to figure out what you want, what you qualify for, how your experience translates, where to apply, how to interview, and whether an offer is actually right for you—all at the same time.
The Career Direction System brings together seven practical printable tools to help graduate students, postdocs, researchers, and early-career professionals move from career uncertainty toward clearer direction and more intentional decisions.
Use the system to explore your next career season, define where you want to go, understand your skill gaps, translate academic experience for employers, manage your job search, prepare for interviews, and evaluate opportunities before saying yes.
Includes 7 Printable Tools
1. Career Season Self-Assessment
2. 5-Year Vision Map
3. Skill Gap Analysis
4. Academic-to-Industry Translation
5. Job Search Pipeline Tracker
6. Job Interview Playbook
7. Offer Evaluation Worksheet
Use them individually as different career questions arise or together as a practical system for navigating an academic-to-industry transition, active job search, or broader career change.
System Pricing
$19 when purchased separately
System price: $15 — save $4
Digital download only. No physical item will be shipped.
You will receive printable PDF files available for download after purchase. Colors and print quality may vary depending on your printer, paper, and screen settings. Files may not be resold, redistributed, shared, uploaded, reproduced for resale, or claimed as your own. Use is limited to the license stated on this product page and within the downloaded materials. Due to the digital nature of this product, purchases are generally nonrefundable after download. For technical download issues, contact gradlab.compass@gmail.com. For educational and instructional purposes only.
Career Direction System | 7 Printable Career Planning & Job Search Tools
Career decisions can feel overwhelming when you are trying to figure out what you want, what you qualify for, how your experience translates, where to apply, how to interview, and whether an offer is actually right for you—all at the same time.
The Career Direction System brings together seven practical printable tools to help graduate students, postdocs, researchers, and early-career professionals move from career uncertainty toward clearer direction and more intentional decisions.
Use the system to explore your next career season, define where you want to go, understand your skill gaps, translate academic experience for employers, manage your job search, prepare for interviews, and evaluate opportunities before saying yes.
Includes 7 Printable Tools
1. Career Season Self-Assessment
2. 5-Year Vision Map
3. Skill Gap Analysis
4. Academic-to-Industry Translation
5. Job Search Pipeline Tracker
6. Job Interview Playbook
7. Offer Evaluation Worksheet
Use them individually as different career questions arise or together as a practical system for navigating an academic-to-industry transition, active job search, or broader career change.
System Pricing
$19 when purchased separately
System price: $15 — save $4
Digital download only. No physical item will be shipped.
You will receive printable PDF files available for download after purchase. Colors and print quality may vary depending on your printer, paper, and screen settings. Files may not be resold, redistributed, shared, uploaded, reproduced for resale, or claimed as your own. Use is limited to the license stated on this product page and within the downloaded materials. Due to the digital nature of this product, purchases are generally nonrefundable after download. For technical download issues, contact gradlab.compass@gmail.com. For educational and instructional purposes only.
