Copyright © 2011 Pearson Canada Inc. Career Development Dessler & Cole Human Resources Management in Canada Canadian Eleventh Edition

Career Planning and Development process through which an employee becomes aware of personal career-related attributes and the lifelong series of activities that contribute to his or her career fulfillment Copyright © 2011 Pearson Canada Inc. 9-2

Roles in Career Development the individual, the manager and the employer all have roles in the individual's career development ultimately, however, it is the individual who must accept responsibility for his or her own career Copyright © 2011 Pearson Canada Inc. 9-3

Individual’s Role In Career Development accept responsibility for own career requires: ◦ self-motivation ◦ independent learning ◦ effective time and money management ◦ self-promotion networking is the foundation of effective career management Copyright © 2011 Pearson Canada Inc. 9-4

Manager’s Role In Career Development provide timely and objective performance feedback offer developmental assignments and support participate in career development discussions act as coach, appraiser, advisor, and referral agent Copyright © 2011 Pearson Canada Inc. 9-5

Employer’s Role In Career Development provide training and development opportunities offer career information and career programs offer a variety of career options Copyright © 2011 Pearson Canada Inc. 9-6

Factors That Affect Career Choices Identify Career Stage growth stage (birth to age 14): a period during which the person develops a self-concept by identifying with and interacting with other people, such as family, friends, and teachers. exploration stage (age 15 to 24): a period during which a person seriously explores various occupational alternatives. establishment stage (age 24 to 44): during this period, a suitable occupation is typically found and the person engages in activities that help him or her to earn a permanent place in the chosen field. maintenance stage (age 45 to 65): during this latter period, most efforts are now typically directed at maintaining the place that the person has created in the world of work. decline stage (retirement age):the period during which many people are faced with the prospect of having to accept reduced levels of power and resonsibility. Copyright © 2011 Pearson Canada Inc. 9-7

Factors That Affect Career Choices Identify Occupational Orientation Realistic orientation( physical activities)( forestry, farming and agriculture.) investigative orientation( cognitive activities) ( biologists, chemists and university professors) Social orientation( interpersonal)( clinical psychology, foreign service, and social work) Conventional orientation(careers in which it is expected that the employee subordinate his or her personal needs to those of the organization)( accountants,bankers) Enterprising orientation( verbal activities aimed at influencing others are attractive to enterprising personalities) (managers, lawyers, public relations executives) Artistic orientation(self-expression, artistic creation, expression of emotions, and individualistic activities)(artists, musicians, advertising executives) Copyright © 2011 Pearson Canada Inc. 9-8

Factors That Affect Career Choices Identify a Career Anchor – a concern or value you will not give up if a choice must be made: technical/functional managerial competence creativity autonomy and independence security service/dedication pure challenge lifestyle Copyright © 2011 Pearson Canada Inc. 9-9