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Career Development
What is career development?
It is a process which involves managing one’s professional life to achieve personal and professional goals. Career development is a dynamic and lifelong journey that includes various stages, such as exploration, establishment, advancement, and possibly even career transitions.
What is an employer’s role in this?
Employers often play a role in supporting their employees’ career development through training programs, mentorship, and providing growth opportunities within an organisation. They may even help employees obtain certifications, gain a degree or other credentials that they can later use outside of that organisation.
Why is it important to individuals?
It is important on a personal level for reasons such as:
- Having goals to work towards to stay motivated
- Opportunities for pay increases
- Builds confidence
- Builds skill sets
- Creates more opportunities for the future
Why is it important to organisations?
It is important to organisations for reasons such as:
- Increased motivation
- Increased Productivity
- Increased employee retention
- Attracts top candidates
- Increases profitability
How can I achieve career development?
- Master a new skill
- Earn a qualification
- Complete courses or a degree
- Become an expert in your chosen field
- Gain work experience
- Become an apprentice
- Networking
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