Your career needs regular tune-ups to stay in good shape, just like a car requires check-ins to run smoothly. Our Career Maintenance Checklist is a free, fillable PDF that makes your 12-month career plan simple and actionable. With a dashboard-style layout, it lists tasks to keep you sharp and connected.
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Why Use a Career Checklist?
A career maintenance plan is like a car’s service schedule: consistent small steps prevent stalls and spark progress. Whether you’re a marketer, coder, or educator, this checklist organizes tasks to fit your busy life, helping you avoid burnout while advancing steadily. Created by Made for Lives, it’s your go-to tool for staying on track without overwhelm.
What’s in the Career Maintenance Checklist?
The Career Maintenance Checklist breaks tasks into monthly, quarterly, and annual actions, inspired by car upkeep for clarity and impact.
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Its clean, car-inspired design makes checking off tasks feel like ticking off a service list, keeping your career engine purring.
How to Use the Career Maintenance Checklist
- Download: Grab the Checklist.
- Check Off Tasks: Mark actions like “Network” in a PDF editor or printout.
- Build Habits: Follow monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks for growth.
- Share Progress: Post wins on X with #CareerMaintenance.
Pair it with our 12-Month Career Maintenance Tracker to log progress, or use the Career Maintenance Infographic to visualize tasks like upskilling.
Make Maintenance Easy
The checklist’s tasks—like posting on LinkedIn or journaling wins—turn big goals into bite-sized steps. Keep it on your desk or phone for quick checks. For more tips, see our guide on why to treat your professional development maintenance like your car maintenance.
Start Your Career Tune-Up
Ready to keep your career in gear? Download the Career Maintenance Checklist and combine it with the tracker and infographic for a full career maintenance plan. Share your journey with #CareerMaintenance on X!