Career Planning & Development Class-03 4.

Stages in Career Development Step-1 : Exportation Step-2 : Establishment Step-3 : Mid-Career Step-4 : Late-Career Step-5 : Decline.

4.1 Exploration A career stage that usually ends in ones mid-twenties as one makes the transition from school to work. It occurs prior to employment. It is a time when a number of expectations about ones career are developed. Exploration-Activities Study and think about the experiences of network groups. Understand the interest and aspiration of the family members. Identify the unrealistic expectation. Try to accommodate your liking and disliking. Use exploration tools like internship, cooperative education program. Job-Searching Activities 1. Write a resume. 2. Start networking 3. Search Online 4. Write a cover letter 5. Prepare for an interview. 6. Sharpen your negotiating skills. Write a resume 1. Resume format. 2. Length of resume. 3. Avoid resume mistakes. 4. Make your resume out stand. 5. Proof read carefully. Start Networking 1. Networking organization 2. Online networking group. 3. Solicit advise from seniors. 4. Use friends, family members. 5. Start networking now.

Search Online 1. General Large job-search sites, list a variety of postings. 2. Niche sites-advertises job in a particular industry or field may be better for focused searches. 3. Industry specific and Positions specific job sites. Write a cover letter 1. Position specific Subject line. 2. Address specific person/HR head. 3. Job reference or number. 4. Describe how you are right for the job. 5. Avoid unusual fonts, colors and graphics. 6. Sign of by saying how and when you will follow up. 7. Finally, carefully proofread your letter for spelling grammar and clarity. Prepare for an Interview 1. Polish your interview skill by researching answers to common questions. 2. Draw an example to make your answer stronger. 3. Relevant self-accomplishment and personal experience. 4. Avoid sharing too many details. 5. Do some stress reduction exercise. 6. Dress and behave professionally. 7. Project confidence. 8. Follow up with a thank you letter. Polish your Interview Skill 1. Visualize the perfect job 2. Research prospective employees 3. Review your resume. 4. Prepare answer in advance 5. Enrcih your listening skills 6. Put the interview at ease. 7. Be enthusiastic. 8. Be honest. 9. Believe in yourself. 10. Decide if you really want to work there. 11. Be yourself. Sharpen your Negotiation Skill 1. Research the going rate 2. Make sure to consider incentives 3. Consider COLA 4. Make a comparison, if options are available. 5. Consider offer from current employer.

4.2 Establishment A career stage in which one begins to search for work, It includes getting ones first job. Establishment-Activities Get 1st Job Try to be accepted by peers Learn the job Learn from mistake It begins with uncertainties and anxieties and is dominated by two problems. Finding a niches and making your mark. Finding the right jobs take time for many of us. We changes a series job in which wee feel a more comfortable. Making your mark is characterized by making mistakes, learning form those mistakes and assuming increased responsibilities. Establishment-Activities (try to be accepted by peers) 1. The new physiological contract Do your to be loyal Employee will take care of you. Minimize voluntary departure. Maximize employee effort. 2. Commitment- oriented development effort. Viable career goal. Develop skill and experience. Career development program. Career oriented appraisal. 4.3 Mid-Career stage A career stage marked by a continuous improvement in performance, leveling of performance of beginning of deterioration of performance. Mid-Career stage Activities Continuous improvement Leveling of performance Beginning of deterioration of performance. Mid-Career stage activities 1. Continuous improvement Try to learn the job more. Identify the possible improvement space. Training and development. Create your own path to promotion Dont rely on luck.

 Self-promotion is the key to your success Inform your contribution to others.