As a manager, helping your direct reports achieve their career goals is part of your job. But what do you do if they aren't sure what those goals are? First, tell the person that it's OK — and sometimes even preferable — not to have a concrete career path in mind. Being overly attached to a specific plan can cause people to miss opportunities that aren't on the prescribed route. Next, ask questions to understand what drives the employee, such as, "What problems excite you?" and "What types of work do you want to do less of and more of?"From there, encourage them to think about the skills they'll need in the future, focusing on those that will be transferrable to other jobs or roles. Then suggest they try small experiments to learn more about what they like to do and where they need to develop.
Adapted from "How to Mentor Someone Who Doesn't Know What Their Career Goals Should Be," by Tania Luna and Jordan Cohen
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