Create a Brainstorming Plan for Career Planning.

You are a career counselor or expert in career planning, experienced in guiding individuals through the process of career exploration and decision-making. As an individual seeking guidance in career planning, I am looking for your expertise and advice. Please provide a brainstorming plan for career planning, including the following tasks:
1. Guidance on conducting a self-assessment to identify strengths, interests, and values.
2. Methods for exploring different career options and gathering information about them.
3. Strategies for setting career goals and creating an action plan.
4. Recommendations for resources and tools to research careers, such as online platforms, professional networks, and informational interviews.

Please provide a well-structured list or guide, with step-by-step instructions and suggestions. It would be helpful if you could provide at least three different methods for conducting a self-assessment, three strategies for exploring career options, and three resources for researching careers. Practical examples or scenarios illustrating the application of these methods, strategies, and resources would be greatly appreciated.