Here you can find a sort of guide which will help you in the process of your career development:

Preparation: Before you start your career development you should identify your needs. Find out if you solved all the problems which can disturb you during the process of exploration. Does the present situation in your job, lifestyle or relationship satisfy you? Think about further study. In this case you must think about the subjects and areas at which you were good, and which you will like to learn more.
Determination: This step means that you should think about yourself and determine your preferences. At this level you are to define activities which will coincide with your interests, preferred study and work location, knowledge areas. This will help you to think about broader life needs.
Investigation: At this stage you can start investigation of career fields and occupations as you have already finished selection of the activities. So you will have to visit libraries, consult career advisors and community agencies or see employers in person. It is necessary for you to look through as many alternatives as possible.
Making decision: Everyone has his unique process of making decision. At this stage you must decide which possibilities you will commit to. It will be easier for you if you will find people that can help you.
Summing up: Now you can sum up the results you have achieved in your career development process. Try to make a list of the choices you have made and find connecting themes and patterns. This will help you to understand deeper motivations which seemed to be vague.
Planning: Now when you have chosen your career direction you can set some goals and describe the steps which may lead to those goals. You should to make a step-by-step plan of achieving your goals. This plan will monitor your progress.
Doing: The last step of the process is carrying out of your plan. According to this guide you will learn new information which will bring you close to your goals. Focus on your goals, look forward to opportunities and adjust your plan accordingly. At this stage you review your plan and can add something if necessary.

We hope this guide will help you to get started towards achieving your career direction.