Life Design Lab Resources

The Hero’s Journey Framework

The hero’s journey is a common narrative structure that involves a hero who goes on an adventure, learns a lesson, …

Stakeholder Mapping

Stakeholder Mapping

Stakeholder maps are a design thinking tool that helps you identify people who might have an interest (i.e., …

Career Closet

The Career Closet: Embodying Your Expression,
Confidence and Clarity seeks to expand social capital for
JHU students through making connections, …

Linkedin Checklist

Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile
Step 1: Start with the Basics
Key Elements Your Profile Should Have:
Step 2: Engage with …

Industry Timelines

Industry Recruitment Timelines
Key Highlights
Recruitment Timeline Overview (2024-2025)
Industry
Peak Recruitment Timeline
Biotech/Pharma
September to December, with offers by …

Skills Inventory

Skills Inventory

Identifying and effectively communicating your skills is a vital part of life design and career readiness. According to …

Ikigai

A Holistic Framework for Life Design

The Japanese concept of ikigai, or “reason for being,” integrates personal fulfillment with professional …

Workview/Worldview

Workview

A workview addresses critical issues related to what work is and what it means to you. It is not …

How Might I

Core Ideas
Examples
Career

“How might I leverage my skills to find a job that aligns with my passions?”

Relationships