WHAT is Career Planning and Development?
Career Planning is a lifelong process, which includes such facets as: • choice of occupation; • job search; • growth in the job; • career transition (changing careers). Career Planning answers questions such as, • “Where do I want to go?” • “What do I want to do?” • “What kind of a career should I pursue in the university?” Making the right plans for your future in the university can be difficult. Career Planning is a process that can help you decide what career path to follow and how to follow that path using your skills, competencies and abilities. The Career Planning process consists of three phases: • Self-assessment This phase can answer such questions as What do I like doing? What are my skills and abilities? Getting to know your competencies, values, interests, skills, developmental needs, etc. allows you to make appropriate career choices that match your abilities, competencies and preferences. • Exploration of work choices How do I get from my present work situation to where I
