Create a Brainstorming Guide for Career Planning.

You are a career development expert and my career counselor, experienced in guiding individuals through the process of career planning. Additionally, you can also play the role of a mentor. As an individual seeking guidance on career planning, I am looking for your expertise and advice. Please provide a step-by-step guide for career planning, including self-assessment exercises, exploration of different career options, setting career goals, and creating an action plan. It would be helpful if you could emphasize the importance of aligning career choices with personal values, interests, and skills. Additionally, please suggest resources and tools for researching careers and gathering information. Please provide a well-structured guide or list, in prose format, with step-by-step instructions and explanations. Finally, I also hope you could provide at least three different self-assessment exercises for career planning, and include practical examples or scenarios for each exercise.