career development

career development

continuous process of managing your learning, leisure, and occupation to obtain growth

career

journey relating to occupation, vocation, or profession that involves training or formal education

career plan

undertaking of assessing yourself, what you want to achieve, what you want in life, and the process on how to get there

continuous process of developing human resources for achieving optimum results

1. where am i now

2. where do i want to go

3. how will i get there

4. who can help me

four step process of career planning

1. where am i now

assessment of yourself at where you're currently at

recognizing yor talents, education, interests, skills, and values

2. where do i want to go

crucial to see yourself at the endpoint

what you will do next is to consider your carer goals and options

3. how will i get there?

what do i need to prepare myself to achieve my goals?

what resources to i need to accomplish my goals?

etc

4. who can help me?

finding the right people and resources to achieve your goals

resume

written document that summarizes your education, qalifications, work experiences, and credentials for a prospective employer

short 1-2pgs

CV

can extend beyond 3pgs

detailed background & qualifications

cover letter

short 1pg

create comprehensive view of yourself as an applicant

allows you to introduce yourself to potential employers, highlight your qualifications, showcase your motivation, reflect your voice and written communication skills

chronological resume

prioritizes your relevant professional experiences and achievements

fits for candidates with rich and consistent professional experiences

functional resume

highlights your skills and experiences, rather than your work history

fits for candidates who are changing career and have employment gaps and whose work history is not directly related to the job

combination resume

can be used if you have a few years of work experience after college

highlight the knowledge and skills you have acquired an early career pofessional

contact information

name

address

contact #

e-mail address

summary of qualifications

list of measurable accomplishments to prove that you qualify for the job

draws attention to relevant skills, valuable achievements, and capabilities

career objective

heading statement found in your resume

describes your professional goals in the job you are applying for

comprises only 2-3 sentences and is placed at top of rseume

relevant work experiences

one of the highlights of your resume. employees review your professional experiences on what kind of wrk you are doing and how well you handled them

hard skills

technical knowledge and competencies

soft skills

traits and personal habits that shape how you work and ability to work with others

certifications

help augment your qualification for the job

some sectors in the employment industry require certification and licenses

references

not necessary unless otherwise stated in job description

educational attainment

• name of school graduated

• adress or location

• degree obtained

• year of graduation

• relevant honors and recognitions