Planning an Effective Career Why people at all stages of their career should stop and think about where they are headed…..
GILES KEAY I MANAGING DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTIVE, MRICS, FRCSA
Do I have a career path? Have you ever asked yourself this question? Can anyone really plan their future accurately? Or, do you just let chance take you on its ride?
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lanning your own career should be a crucial decision for everyone, no matter your role or level. It is often only really thought of as important for those entering the workforce as apprentices, graduates and school leavers but it is important to consider at every stage of your career. There are many factors including market demands, skill mismatch, changes in personal situations and overall engagement and enjoyment that can alter the path along the way and that can often mean that you have more than one vocation on your journey, but each step takes you to the next.
How Important Is a Defined Career Path? Employee
Obtaining a great career does not happen by sheer luck. Careers that are truly satisfying are often obtained because of hard work, strategy, the right attitude and by having a plan. A “career path” refers to the invisible road that will involve growth and development leading you towards your ultimate objective. That’s why, it is very important that you have a clear track in your mind – future positions, responsibilities, remuneration – and to identify the areas where you need to improve, build skills and competencies to be able to obtain your goals.
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Although the stage in which you are at may affect career path decisions, creating a plan early will help you to be able to continually re-evaluate your career path. Most employees, if not all, envision a stable and meaningful career until retirement. It enables employees to accomplish the steps needed in the