In an advance and competitive world of work today, many working professionals opt to continue with lifelong learning and pursue further studies for various reasons. Some may want to continue studies merely for their own sake – that is what they see as their personal or professional growth per se. Others see the association between level of education and employment that leads to a clearer path towards higher salary wages and/or the reality of attaining higher positions. Doing postgrad studies will also be an opportunity for others to widen linkages, to know other professionals and personal contacts that may become of benefit to them in the same field or expertise they are in. For each person, the reasons will probably be quite complex. And for working professional, more often, it becomes challenge. Due to the advancement of scientific and technological evolution and global economy that requires new knowledge, skills and competencies, many working professionals are involved in learning activities in order to survive and to be competitive. The number of adult learners at graduate schools increased dramatically over years. Each has their different goals and despite this varying goals, an individual who has goals also considers the status of his/her career development with respect to any of the abovementioned reasons. Where is his/her career path heading to?
Career development theories have become a noted focus of research nowadays. One of the very influential theorist of
Every day, in our life we learn new things, from school, friends and by ourselves. Take an example of me, my transformative educational experience had thought me skills that I can use for my rest of my life career. However, Frank Bruni said in his statement that “if a person wants to do something in his life, then he/she can start with little experience”. Throughout the year, I gain more knowledge of the world we live in and become aware of my career.
Study and work outside open our minds to real questions, and real analysis toward out life decisions, and what it is even better, new friends come with the package of a great experience as to be
Focus 2 Assignment – Reflection Upon completing the Focus 2 career assessment program, I am quite impressed at the quality of information it presents. It allowed me to not only look at careers that would fit my personality, but also those that take into consideration the fields I am already interested in. Also, as with any form of self-assessment, there were strengths and weaknesses that I did not expect based on how I feel I live my life currently. Beginning chronologically, the program had me complete two subjective, current measures of my professional career.
Career development is the process of the personal development at the workplace. It’s a part of human development that lasts over one’s lifetime. Which includes education and training. There are several factors and interactions that influence career development. This paper will view the concept of Krumboltz theory and how it plays a part in my personal life.
Career Exploration Paper There a lot of things I want in life and good career where I can help people is one of them. I feel as if the following jobs will allow me many opportunities to help many people in various settings. The first job I was interested in is being a dog trainer.
College and career readiness are when a student has achieved skills, behaviors, and knowledge to successfully complete college courses. The basic skills and behaviors are an academic path in which a child has a layout from middle school to ensure when he/she enters college, they do not have to take remedial courses. Remedial courses are basic skills courses for students who lack adequate preparation for college-level courses. There is nothing wrong with a remedial course as it aids in a foundation to getting back on track. These courses are credit-bearing but will cost.
Furthermore, there is something to be said about a culture of college graduates that are holding that diploma because of reasons that are larger than just “because I want to make money”. By having more graduates with this kind of mentality, we will see a larger shift of professionals in the world that have more depth, meaning, and purpose to their existence in their careers. This not only affects the workforce, but also can influence the climate of the
For this facilitation I collaborated with Ashley, Camille, Christina, and Sharon. Our topic was career paths and continuing education. Our scenario
The lessons that I’ve learned throughout the course made me more confident when assisting job seekers and students with selecting their prospective careers. From the very beginning, this course has taught me how to use my available resources when assisting with career choices. Those resourceful tools include the Occupational Outlook Handbook and Fastweb. With these tools, I learned out to effectively select a career, outline the expected job vacancy, find funding for secondary education, and access scholarship opportunities. During the group presentations, I learned about the foundations of career development, ethic and legal guidelines, assessments, and how to prepare for work; as well as how to effectively counsel in business settings and private practices.
Career education programs are the primary method used for providing career development assistance to students. Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. Students will also understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, and the world of work. In addition, the program aim is to help students improve academic competence, graduate from high school, develop employability skills and implement a career plan and participate in a career pathway in preparing for post-secondary education and
Houle (1989), emphasizes that every professional has a need to be able to carry out their duties according to the highest possible standards of character and competence and one way to meet this is to engage in a lifelong study and to achieve its greatest potential, continuing education must fulfill the promise to its name and be truly be continuing and not casual, sporadic or opportunistic. This fact means essentially that it must be self-directed and each professional must be the ultimate monitor of his or her own learning, controlling the stable or shifting design of its continuity. Houle further argues that continuing education must be based not only on content oriented goals of keeping up with the new development; it must also be designed to facilitate changes in life patterns or career lines. Accordingly, Fryer (1997) states that learning at the workplace will need to accommodate the needs and interests of a variety of stakeholders, including employees, employers, customers, government and providers.
In our challenging society career planning needs careful implementation of knowledge, skills, and education. Post-secondary education particularly in community colleges are designed to deliver the students theoretical aspects of the subjects in broad spectrum together with their basic applications in practical settings. The learning outcomes of post-secondary education play key role in career settings by broadening one’s knowledge about majors, applying skills in practical settings and developing the values and ethos in working places. Biotechnology and industrial microbiology in Centennial College facilitates the study of biology, chemistry and applied technologies in the field of food, chemical, pharmaceutical and genetic technology. Students
My Future Reality I have already crossed 40 and my career progress is in very good shape. The picture below can sum it up: I am currently between principal consultant and Manager as my current job title is Head of IT Operations and I report to IT manager. For the future reality, I believe this word cloud is the best fit: This depicts the career progression via innovative ideas coupled with leadership skills I have learned in this course.
Task 1 1.1 - Describe the benefits of personal and professional development There are many benefits to personal and professional development. Firstly, it helps the individual get sense of direction. The individual gains self-awareness, meaning they are clearer on where they are and what they want to achieve. They also gain an understanding of the organisations plans and expectations for them.
When I was growing up, multiple people questioned me about my future career, and others even pressured me into certain careers. All the influences I have had over time have formed my idea of the perfect occupation, that fits my personality and interests. The careers I have based my future life plans are a pharmacist or a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Both of these careers require a great deal of school and hard work. My decision of these careers was influenced by both of them being within the medical field, and also both focus on helping people.