This individual development plan was intended to help me discuss my short and long-term goals as well as list the knowledge and skill required to achieve these goals. Also, what experiences am i able to do to help work towards these goals. It is good to list some of the people involved in helping with these goals because it shows credibility as well as understanding who can possibly help you in the near future.
| Goals | Knowledge and Skills | Activities and Experiences |
| Long-term 1. Work for USGS. 2. Work in wildlife conservation. 3. Pay off student loans. | Microsoft office, GIS and ArcGIS, research, data analysis, financial, knowledge in laws for conservation and wildlife. | Conduct research, gain more experience, work towards minor, cost-effective way to pay off loans, become more familiar with conservation laws. |
| Intermediate-term 1. Graduate Longwood 2. Begin Career 3. Work towards a small house/town house | Knowledge in classes, learn on steps for property, applications, become knowledgeable on funding. | Complete classes, learn more about mortgages, intern to help gain a career. |
| Short-term 1. Get good grades this semester. 2. Gain an internship for the summer. 3. Gain more experience for my career. | Skills and knowledge in the classroom, knowledge on internship possibilities, work towards research and publishing. | Experience in research and field studies, intern this summer. |
Support People and Their Roles:
USGS Company – helped informing me about internship opportunities
Dr. Labosier – helping me with minor and helping with possibility of internship at Twin Lakes
Dr. Gee – conducted research with this professor
Contingency Plan: Work as a wildlife conservation officer. This would be similar to my goal career, but it wouldn’t be as demanding.