> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://career-karma.gitbook.io/learn/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://career-karma.gitbook.io/learn/phase-3-complete-the-puzzle.md). # Phase 3: Create Your Roadmap ## Set your goals: Congrats on making it this far! This might seem like the easiest section but it's actually the most important step! We've helped thousands of people break into tech and the ones that succeeded have done this particular step. I guess what we're trying to say is **please make sure you do not skip it!** We know that things might change and new opportunities will come up. The biggest goal at this stage is **for you to define a rough outline of what your whole path is going to look like**. By now you should be equipped to answer these questions and have a rough idea what your roadmap would look like in this career transition. On a piece of paper please answer the questions below: * What is the dream company you want to work at? (try to be as descriptive as possible) * What city do you want to be in? * Are you planning on doing a bootcamp or not? (part-time, full-time, online or in-person) * In how many months are you aiming to achieve this goal by? * How much money do you want to making as a software engineer to live a comfortable lifestyle? * What are you willing to sacrifice to get to your goal? (going out, time with friends, watching TV, etc.) #### Next Steps: After you answer these questions, make a copy of the page in google docs, [**print and fill out this offer letter**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12jDschLbdBNZ-iuURcfovWrBDOvmBuPJI9TXwj6vddM/edit?usp=sharing)**. This is the most critical step.** Once you fill in the template **print it out and put it somewhere in your home where it's visible** so you can remind yourself of what's on the line. [**Finally, fill out this form**](https://goo.gl/forms/XcttYdm5NI5thHZh2) and we will add you to a peer circle that will help you practice and develop skills during the following *Bootcamp Prep* Stage. ### Let's break in! --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://career-karma.gitbook.io/learn/phase-3-complete-the-puzzle.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.