Post on 19-Aug-2014
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What is your 5-year career plan?
The workplace Today is very different from the workplace a
decade ago
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Job titles and role descriptions change frequently
Job titles and role descriptions change frequently
Ever heard of a Chief Listening Officer, a Creative Technologist, or a
User Experience Professional?
a career is less likely to be at a single organisation or occupation over a lifetime
Source: http://www.getsmarter.co.za/getsmarter-2014-career-guide
a career is less likely to be at a single organisation or occupation over a lifetime
South Africans hold, on average, 13,5 jobs over a lifetime
Source: http://www.getsmarter.co.za/getsmarter-2014-career-guide
a career is less likely to be at a single organisation or occupation over a lifetime
South Africans hold, on average, 13,5 jobs over a lifetime
organisations have become less hierarchical and more de-linear
Source: http://www.getsmarter.co.za/getsmarter-2014-career-guide
a career is less likely to be at a single organisation or occupation over a lifetime
South Africans hold, on average, 13,5 jobs over a lifetime
organisations have become less hierarchical and more de-linear Career advancement is no longer defined by
vertical movement within one organisation
Source: http://www.getsmarter.co.za/getsmarter-2014-career-guide
a career is less likely to be at a single organisation or occupation over a lifetime
South Africans hold, on average, 13,5 jobs over a lifetime
organisations have become less hierarchical and more de-linear Career advancement is no longer defined by
vertical movement within one organisation
adaptability, versatility and indispensability characterise the
modern job role
Source: http://www.getsmarter.co.za/getsmarter-2014-career-guide
a career is less likely to be at a single organisation or occupation over a lifetime
South Africans hold, on average, 13,5 jobs over a lifetime
organisations have become less hierarchical and more de-linear Career advancement is no longer defined by
vertical movement within one organisation
adaptability, versatility and indispensability characterise the
modern job role 48% of South african employees seek out opportunities for continuous learning to keep
themselves current and adaptable
Source: http://www.getsmarter.co.za/getsmarter-2014-career-guide
…there will no doubt continue to be changes over the next 5 years.
If anythIng Is certaIn, It Is that change Is certaIn. the world we are plannIng for today wIll not exIst In thIs form tomorrow. - PhiliP Crosby, businessman and author
change can impact your career planning…
If you don’t plan for it.
SO, hOw dO yOU develop a career plan when so much about
ThE fUTUrE IS UnCErTAIn?
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career planning: old vS. new
Traditionally, a career plan involves visualising yourself in a specific role or position in 5 years time
Traditionally, a career plan involves visualising yourself in a specific role or position in 5 years time
It meant establishing a long-term goal and planning specific steps over time to make that happen
Traditionally, a career plan involves visualising yourself in a specific role or position in 5 years time
It meant establishing a long-term goal and planning specific steps over time to make that happen
Today however, seeing what your career or job role will look like in five years time is a tricky task
Traditionally, a career plan involves visualising yourself in a specific role or position in 5 years time
It meant establishing a long-term goal and planning specific steps over time to make that happen
Today however, seeing what your career or job role will look like in five years time is a tricky task
The role you’re aiming for might not even exist by then, and as such your plan needs to be more agile
the modern career plan involves:
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Establishing long-term direction
Establishing long-term direction
using short-term goals to stay on track
Establishing long-term direction
using short-term goals to stay on track
making regular refreshes along the way
Establishing long-term direction
using short-term goals to stay on track
making regular refreshes along the way
Investing in keeping yourself relevant and current
Establishing long-term direction
using short-term goals to stay on track
making regular refreshes along the way
Investing in keeping yourself relevant and current
The modern career plan means your overall
5-year goal might change numerous
times.
After all, the way you define career success today, might change tomorrow
Establishing long-term direction
using short-term goals to stay on track
making regular refreshes along the way
Investing in keeping yourself relevant and current
The modern career plan means your overall
5-year goal might change numerous
times.
a modern career Is a path on whIch we buIld our autonomy, strIve for mastery and alIgn (and re-alIgn) wIth our purpose. - sam PaddoCk, Co-Ceo of Getsmarter
SO, whErE do you STarT?
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Step 1: develop your long-term personal and
professional vision
Step 1: develop your long-term personal and
professional vision
Ask yourself where you hope to be in five years and what you hope to have achieved in that time
Step 2: Set short-term goals
Step 2: Set short-term goals
Make your goals specific, but broad enough to cater for change
Step 2: Set short-term goals
Make your goals specific, but broad enough to cater for change
This could include defining your desired salary bracket, role description, key responsibilities, working hours,
and personal goals
Step 3: devise a continuing learning plan
Step 3: devise a continuing learning plan
Ensure you move with the times and stay relevant by keeping your skill set and knowledge current and validated
Step 4: regularly question what is likely to change
over the next 5 years
Step 4: regularly question what is likely to change
over the next 5 years
This could include job titles, industry changes and new skill requirements. Make sure your long-term direction caters for this
Step 5: Continuously check-in with and realign your
goals with your definition of career success. Is it...
Step 5: Continuously check-in with and realign your
goals with your definition of career success. Is it...
I want to start my own business
Step 5: Continuously check-in with and realign your
goals with your definition of career success. Is it...
I want to start my own business
I want to be CEO
Step 5: Continuously check-in with and realign your
goals with your definition of career success. Is it...
I want to start my own business
I want to be CEO
I want to change industries or professions
Step 5: Continuously check-in with and realign your
goals with your definition of career success. Is it...
I want to start my own business
I want to be CEO
I want to change industries or professions
I want to make myself more marketable
Step 5: Continuously check-in with and realign your
goals with your definition of career success. Is it...
I want to start my own business
I want to be CEO
I want to change industries or professions
I want to make myself more marketable
I want to take on more responsibilities
Step 5: Continuously check-in with and realign your
goals with your definition of career success. Is it...
I want to start my own business
I want to be CEO
I want to change industries or professions
I want to make myself more marketable
I want to take on more responsibilities
I want to earn a higher salary
Step 5: Continuously check-in with and realign your
goals with your definition of career success. Is it...
I want to start my own business
I want to be CEO
I want to change industries or professions
I want to make myself more marketable
I want to take on more responsibilities
I want to earn a higher salary
I want to broaden my skill set and value
Step 5: Continuously check-in with and realign your
goals with your definition of career success. Is it...
I want to start my own business
I want to be CEO
I want to change industries or professions
I want to make myself more marketable
I want to take on more responsibilities
I want to earn a higher salary
I want to broaden my skill set and value
I want to get promoted
Step 6: and finally Stay committed. write a professional manifesto for the next 3 to 5 years
Step 6: and finally Stay committed. write a professional manifesto for the next 3 to 5 years
Give it to colleagues, friends and families and ask them to hold you accountable to your goals
A career plan can be seen as your roadmap to getting you where you want to be in
five years time.
it is the direction you will choose to move in, the decisions you will make, and the
milestones you need to hit along the way, in order to achieve the success you want.
your future starts now.
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