career planning

'career planning' receives 18,100 monthly searches globally. That's strong demand without overwhelming competition, which is an attractive combination for sellers.

There are 2,487 Etsy listings competing for 'career planning'. Relative to the search demand, that's low saturation. Well-optimized listings can rank on the first page without needing an extensive sales history — this is the kind of keyword where newer shops can gain a foothold.

'career planning' has a keyword difficulty of 18/100 (easy). The low difficulty makes it accessible for shops of all sizes. Even without extensive reviews, you can rank well with a properly optimized listing.

Prices for 'career planning' products range from $0.99 to $199. The median is $8.99 and the average is $17.29. The gap between average and median tells you there are outliers pulling the average up — the median is a more reliable benchmark for what most buyers actually pay. 59% of listings fall in the Under $10 range, which is where most buyer expectations are set.

United States generates 20% of searches for 'career planning'.

Since 'career planning' is a broad, short keyword, Etsy will match it against thousands of listings. Your title needs to lead with this keyword followed by descriptive modifiers that signal exactly what you sell. Given the low difficulty, a complete listing with good photos and all 13 tags filled should be enough to reach the first page. Focus on getting your first few sales and reviews to lock in your position. Good supporting tags to use alongside 'career planning' include 'career planner' and 'career development'.

The cost per click for 'career planning' is $1.99. Low advertiser activity combined with low organic competition suggests this keyword may be overlooked by larger sellers. That's often where the best opportunities are — less noise, more targeted buyers.

Search volume rose 23% between October 2025 and September 2026. A 23% increase on an already high-volume keyword signals growing opportunity — but expect more sellers to notice. Getting established now gives you a head start before competition catches up. Search interest was highest around November 2025.