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Career development is a concept to be considered thoroughly, if one is to understand both common paths and essential aspects of advancement; an analysis which will benefit both the established and the burgeoning executive.
In essence, career development should be filtered through the striated lens of the following conditions:
- Intelligent personal management of learning and education
- Establishing a well-balanced approach toward work, leisure, and transitions
- A professional demonstration of determination and competency
To properly identify and evaluate those who would offer the most value to your enterprise, it is best to consider some key issues.
Motivation for Independent Advancement
The rare qualitative mixture of ambition and competence seem to grow in tandem, which perhaps, is less than coincidental. Yet, it pays to bear in mind that there are two sides to this equation: One side reflects the fact that ‘career development’ is a term that may apply to anyone, at any stage. It is, after all, a lifelong process for anyone engaged in a professional pursuit. The other is highly specific, and pertains to one’s development in a single career (reflected more so now in a professional specialization than the more common single-employer paradigm that was dominant through the 1950’s).
Positive and talented individuals who take their professional development seriously are noted most easily by the strategic planning and actionable implementation of their goals. While these characteristics may not be immediately evident by an individual’s resume alone, we can certainly expect a face-to-face interview to bring them to life.
The Importance of Career Development
Few things are more important to a robust, productive, and lucrative career than developing a solid plan. Consider, what demonstrates a prospective employee’s potential more than the display of the continual assessment of their interests, skills, values, and opportunities?
We are looking for individuals who show that they give the matter of proper balance to a healthy life and healthy career seriously.
To see the real value represented in this subject, we need only look to see its market impact. The fact that career counseling, consulting, and placement is an industry unto itself speaks volumes toward that assurance. In fact, many modern companies entirely devoted to Career Development, expanding their outreach networks on a global level.
We Never Stop Growing
It’s a simple fact of life and business: We either continue to grow or we stagnate; it is always one or the other.
Not only does a focus on Career Development assure your enterprise of high-quality and talented employees (with, not incidentally, much higher rates of retention) but it’s also a profoundly relevant practice for even the highest offices in the executive suites.
In such cases, it never hurts to review some of key components in Executive Career Planning:
- Always be mindful of opportunity for promotions
- Never stop building your list of credentials, accomplishments, and competencies
- Be a catalyst of change and innovation
- Always be working on your personal brand and network
At SC&C, we offer Career Analysis to help professionals from all walks of life focus in on their potential and define the strongest value-add strategies.