Career Decision Log Template
A reusable career decision template covering promotions, new roles, sabbaticals, and relocations. Make deliberate career moves with structured thinking.
A reusable outline for career moves: promotions, new roles, sabbaticals, or relocations.
What's inside
- Prompted fields that capture your current role, desired change, and timeline.
- Guided questions to articulate the stakes, uncertainties, and support you need.
- Action checklist to validate assumptions before you commit.
- Framework recommendations based on decision type (quit, accept, negotiate).
How to use it
Duplicate the template inside the Decision Log, fill in the prompts, and tag it with your desired decision date.
Review it weekly. If a new opportunity appears, spin up a second entry to compare paths side by side.
After you decide, set a 90-day revisit reminder to check if the decision aged well.
When to use this template
- You're evaluating a job offer and need to compare it systematically.
- You're considering quitting and want to clarify your reasons.
- You're planning a career change and need to map out the transition.
- You're negotiating a raise or promotion and want to organize your case.