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Career & Career Development

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Definition: Career
A sequence of positions or job held by a person during the course of his working life OR The pattern or series of work related experiences that span the course of the persons life

(Source SHRM-Santosh Gupta)

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Traditional Notion

Contemporary Notion

Vertical Advancement Increase in salary

Utilizing an individuals full potential Challenges Meaningful work Greater Responsibility

Soure :SHRM-Tanuja Agarwala Pg 577

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Comparison of Traditional Career and Protean Career:

Dimension Traditional Career Protean Career

Goal
Psychological contract Mobility Responsibility for Management

Promotions
Salary increase Security for commitment Vertical Company

Psychological success
Employability for flexibility Lateral Employee

Pattern Expertise Development

Linear and expert Know how Heavy reliance on formal training

Spiral and transitory Learn how Greater reliance on relationships and job experiences
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Career Planning: A systematic process by which one selects career goals and the path to these goals. Career Development: Refers to the activities & processes undertaken by the organization to help employees attain their career objectives. Career Management: is a continuous process that involves setting personal career goals, developing strategies for achieving these goals, and revising based on work & experience.

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THE GOAL: MATCH INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATION NEEDS --------------------------------IDENTIFY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND REQUIREMENTS -------------------------------- Opportunities & Requirements Identify future competency needs. Establish job progressions/career paths. Balance promotions, transfers, exits, etc. Establish dual career paths.

HRs Role in Career Development

The Goal: Matching Encourage employee ownership of career. Create a supportive context. Communicate direction of company. Establish mutual goal setting and planning

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INSTITUTE CAREER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES ----------------------------------- Career Development Initiatives Provide workbooks and workshops. Provide career counseling. Provide career self-management training. Give developmental feedback. Provide mentoring.

GAUGE EMPLOYEE POTENTIAL -------------------------------- Gauge Employee Potential Measure competencies (appraisals). Establish talent inventories. Establish succession plans. Use assessment centers.

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Balancing Individual and Organizational Needs

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Identifying Career Opportunities and Requirements

Competency Analysis
Measures three basic competencies for each job: knowhow, problem solving, and accountability.

Job Progressions
The hierarchy of jobs a new employee might experience, ranging from a starting job to jobs that require more knowledge and/or skill.

Career Paths
Lines of advancement in an occupational field within an organization.
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Dual Career Tracks: Xenova System

Scientist

Senior Scientist

Section Leader

Research Associate

Department Head

Principal Scientist

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