Mentoring Agreement
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Mentoring Programme Guide
Docs + Word7 pages
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Career Ladder Framework
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Career Development Plan
Docs + Word8 pages
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Compare career development plan versions
 Mentoring Agreement |  Mentoring Programme Guide |  Career Ladder Framework |  Career Development Plan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Document | Document | Document | Document |
| Works in | Google Docs and Word | Google Docs and Word | Google Docs and Word | Google Docs and Word |
| Length | 3 pages | 7 pages | 6 pages | 8 pages |
| Style | Minimal | Editorial | Corporate | Editorial |
What a career development plan should cover
A career development plan maps where an employee wants to go and the steps that will get them there.
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Cover the target role, current strengths, skill gaps, learning actions, support needed, and review dates.
Let the employee write the first draft, because a plan they own is one they will follow.
Compare Mentoring Agreement, Mentoring Programme Guide, and Career Ladder Framework, all 3 to 8 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.
Questions
What is a career development plan?
A career development plan maps where an employee wants to go and the steps that will get them there.
What should a career development plan include?
Include the target role, current strengths, skill gaps, learning actions, support needed, and review dates. Let the employee write the first draft, because a plan they own is one they will follow.
Where should I start with a career development plan?
Start with Mentoring Agreement: A three-page agreement that sets mentoring goals, meeting rhythm, confidentiality and review dates in one place. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Mentoring Programme Guide.
How long is a career development plan?
The templates here are 3 to 8 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.
Which apps can I use for a career development plan?
Yes. These career development plan templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 4 templates are free, with no account or email needed.