BA 2204 and BAS 324Human Resource Management

Developing careers

Instructor: Çağrı Topal1

Career developmentOngoing organized and formalized

effort that recognizes people as a vital organizational resource

Having a wider focus, longer time frame, and broader scope than training

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ChallengesWho will be responsible?How much emphasis is appropriate?How will the needs of a diverse

workforce be met?

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Phases: assessment-1Self assessment• Skills assessment exercises• Interests inventory• Values clarification

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Phases: assessment-2Organizational assessment• Assessment centers• Psychological testing• Performance appraisal• Promotability forecasts• Succession planning

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Phases: directionIndividual career counselingInformation services• Job-posting systems• Skills inventories• Career paths• Career resource centers

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Phases: developmentMentoringCoachingJob rotationTuition assistance

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