21st century speaks competition in every arena of life. Personal or professional life there is an overflow of competition. Business world, science and technology, discovering arena, social and political sector all are brimming with an antagonism in people to lead ahead of others. And in such a situation if one is not focused and organized in his life. is not decisive about his future ultimately if he doesn’t know even has a news of his to tomorrow then is sure to be left out in this of rat race. Therefore it is a must for every individual to plan for his future, decide on what he wants to do in life, and set up a goal for oneself so that the mind is focused in a single direction and doesn’t fluctuate further onto unsuitable tracks and this is what is known as career planning.

Career planning enables us to make use of the opportunities at hand along with a satisfaction of choice maintaining the balance of our capabilities as well. Career planning is a process which lasts us a lifetime. It enables us to take a decision for ourselves which makes a mark for our entire life. Career planning determines what we are going to in our life. it’s a decision making process which revolves around three basic things:

1. YOUR CAREER INTERSTS
2. YOUR EFFICIENCY AND CAPABILITY
3. YOUR DESIRED WORK AMBIENCE and FINANCIAL GOAL

These are the three factors on which most people need to plan their career. The three most preferred reasons for career planning.

Though it may seem simple but it is not that simple also to plan a career. Career planning is a kind future management done to secure your today and tomorrow as well and to stand somewhere. It is a necessity because the growing competition in the world prompts us to do better and be organized so that we can also be a part of the ongoing "RAT RACE". It is indeed a must because it teaches us to tune up easily with the ups and downs which occur between our choices and our work. Career planning is not only about finding yourself a good job and good money but it is also to with self- satisfaction particularly and about choosing a career which gives you enough incentive for growth and development.

There are mainly three main factors to be taken note of like:

ASSESING YOURSELF…..

( Find out about your skills and talents, preferable subjects, values, test aptitudes,)

GOAL/AMBITIONS

(realize your goals, things you are passionate about, know what sets your pulse racing, your aims, your dream position, know your ideals and find out why they are your ideals)

CAREER RESOURCES

(gather information about different careers and decide where can you fit yourself, the most comfortable and desired work environment etc.)Remember one thing that "WHAT YOU SOW SO SHALL YOU REAP" . So if you desire to reap a rose to plant the seeds of cactus. One decision lasts a lifetime. Once decide it is difficult to alter things. Career is determines character a good career means a good character a satisfaction at the end of the day that you have achieved what you wanted and ultimately a happy life and a secure future all by yourself!!