This document discusses the career planning and development process, emphasizing that a career encompasses a series of related jobs and the importance of self-awareness and effective management. It outlines the benefits of taking charge of one’s career, including improved job satisfaction and professional development, while stressing the need for strategic planning and networking amidst changing organizational landscapes. The text also highlights the motivational role of setting goals in career progression and provides a sample career plan.

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2. Career Development Process ‘ A career is that part of a person’s life that pertains to the work they do to sustain their lives physically and psychologically’ It consists of more than 1 job, but rather a series of jobs that are related in some way. The means we use to relate that series of jobs determines how we use the term career.

3. Benefits of managing your own career Self awareness Improved job satisfaction Increased professional development Improved marketability Control your own life

4. Taking ownership How have you taken charge recently? Have you looked at your latest performance review and identified steps that you could take to improve …. Are you waiting for something to happen? Charting your career Too busy to think of other things?

5. Career Planning Career Planning in itself is a straightforward process of understanding, exploring and decision making, reflecting on your life, family and work in a wider context. What complicates it is that careers and organisations are constantly changing.

6. Know yourself Be on top of trends Link your skills to business needs Build and expand your skills Get involved Develop a strategy Develop a “marketing” mindset Network, Network, Network Balance Life and Work Find a Career Coach When planning your Career

7. How Do Goals Actually Motivate? Goals are exercises in selective perception. Goals encourage effort to achieve something specific. Goals encourage persistent effort. Goals foster creation of strategies and action plans .

8. Sample Career Plan

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