Why is career planning important?

Rapidly changing workplaces and increasing numbers of career choices have made career literacy – – knowledge of one’s abilities and interests, and of the workplace — essential in successfully adapting to today’s job market. The earlier individuals understand their unique talents, the sooner they can apply that knowledge to make satisfying career choices. Given that roughly 70% of Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs (Gallup, 2017), the need for career planning is significant.