Career Planning

Course suitable for:
This programme is for you if you want to explore new career opportunities that are interesting, enjoyable, and progressive. Completion of some pre-course work will be required so that the duration of the programme can focus on developing a career strategy. Learning methods include discussion, individual and practical exercises, group activity and role-play (where appropriate). You will be encouraged to draw on your own experiences as well as those of the trainer. On completion, you will be given your own personal behavioural profile and career development plan, and will have a better understanding of the process needed to take control of your career.

Introduction and objectives

• Why do I work?
• What do I expect from work?

Career planning

• Why plan, or at least think about my career?
• Taking ownership

Work preferences

• Types of work
• Exploring work preferences and personal values

What am I good at?

• Assessing skills, knowledge and experience

Identifying options

• What jobs are available?
• What options do I have?
• Assessing options

Creating a plan

• Gathering relevant information
• Mapping a path
• Conducting interviews to gain further insight

Starting to make a decision

• Assessing the 'attractiveness' of each job
• Reviewing constraints
• Assessing the realism of each choice

Taking the first steps

• Clarifying actions needed
• Marketing yourself
• Preparing a CV
• Setting goals
• Monitoring and adapting career plan as needed

Psychometric profile

• Receive a personal behavioural profile to help identify underlying behavioural styles and possible suitability for various types of job

Review of programme

• Other Recommended Programmes
• Our Learning Consultants will identify further areas for improvement and development according to individual needs