The document discusses the career development process, which involves four basic steps: self-awareness and assessment, career awareness and exploration, career decision-making, and career planning and placement. It describes each step, including using self-assessment to identify interests, abilities, and values in the first step, exploring career options and trends in the second step, setting goals and developing plans in the third step, and developing job skills and maintaining flexibility in the fourth step. The process is presented as a continuous cycle to re-evaluate goals and make adjustments over the course of one's career.

1. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Human Resource, Compliance and Improvement Division International Textile Limited

2. WELCOME We know that starting your first career , or changing careers, can be an overwhelming process. This presentation is designed to introduce you to some basic career development concepts, as well as to give you a preview of what the process will be like. Please sit back and enjoy the presentation.

3. WHAT IS A CAREER? A career is a person’s chosen profession or occupation. The general course or progression of your working life or your professional achievement. A career may include several jobs.

4. The Career Development Process The career development process involves four basic steps: Self -awareness and assessment Career awareness and exploration Career decision-making Career planning and placement

5. The Career Development Cycle The Career Development Cycle Self Awareness & Assessment Career Decision Making Career Planning & Placement Career Awareness & Exploration

6. SELF-AWARENESS AND ASSESSMENT The Career Development Cycle Self Awareness & Assessment

7. SELF-AWARENESS AND ASSESSMENT This first step is very important, it allows you to become aware, clarify and assess your : Interests Abilities and skills Aptitudes Values Priorities Aspirations Personality

8. CAREER AWARENESS AND EXPLORATION The Career Development Cycle Self Awareness & Assessment Career Awareness & Exploration

9. CAREER AWARENESS AND EXPLORATION In this step you have a chance to become aware of and assess: Occupational requirements Employment trends Community, family, leisure, and volunteer issues and needs Developments in current work environment Developments outside current work Global issues and implications

10. Career Awareness and Exploration Tools and Activities Becoming aware of the possibilities “out there” is essential in this step. To do so you may: Read newspapers and magazines Keep up with news via radio, TV, and internet Use Head Hunters and other internet resources Take guidance from career counselors Talk with experts in the field

11. CAREER DECISION MAKING The Career Development Cycle Self Awareness & Assessment Career Decision Making Career Awareness & Exploration

12. MAKING CAREER DECISIONS This is the step when you pull together the information you have gathered and you: Establish goals (career and educational) Make plans to attain those goals Implement plans step-by-step Evaluate goals and progress continuously Adjust as you and/or situations change Continue to evaluate and re-prioritize

13. CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT The Career Development Cycle Self Awareness & Assessment Career Decision Making Career Planning & Placement Career Awareness & Exploration

14. CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT This part of the process comes after you have developed the skills necessary to pursue your career. At this time you need to: Develop good interviewing and job search skills Once in a job: Continue to learn new skills Try to look at least five years ahead Maintain flexibility

15. The Cycle is Complete The Career Development Cycle Self Awareness & Assessment Career Decision Making Career Planning & Placement Career Awareness & Exploration

17. The Cycle is Complete Once you complete a cycle, a new world of possibilities may open for you. We wish you the best in your journey to a new and fulfilling career!