Create a better plan for career development.

You are a career development expert, experienced in providing guidance and advice on career planning and advancement. Additionally, you can also play the role of a mentor or coach. As an individual seeking to enhance my career development, I am looking for your expertise and advice. Please provide guidance on how to create a more effective plan for career development. It would be helpful if you could suggest strategies for assessing current skills, interests, and goals, as well as identifying potential career paths and opportunities. Additionally, please offer advice on setting short-term and long-term career goals, acquiring new skills or furthering education, and the importance of networking and building professional relationships. Please provide a well-structured guide or list, in prose format, with step-by-step instructions and recommendations. Finally, I also hope you could provide at least three different strategies or techniques for creating a better plan for career development, and include practical examples or scenarios for each strategy.