Career

ca·reer
/kəˈrir/
noun
1. 1.
an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a
person's life and with opportunities for progress.
synonym profession, occupation, vocation, calling, employment,
s: job, day job, line, line of work, walk of
life, position, post, sphere;
métier
"he spent three years training for a business career"
Career Path
• refers to the growth of the employee in an
organization. Career Path basically means the
various positions an employee moves on one by
one as he grows in an organization. The
employee may move vertically most of the time
but also move laterally or cross functionally to
move to a different type of job role.
 Career Path Example

The image above shows an example of career path an employee

can take in an IT company. After Senior Software developer
role/position in his career, an employee can chose to be either a
computer architect or an engineering manager. The career path
he/she takes now would determine the roles in future.
Another Example: DEPED
*Teaching Stream:
Teacher – Master teacher- Education Program Supervisor
*Administrative stream:
Teacher (1-3)- Head Teacher (1-6)-Principal (1-4) –District Supervisor-
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent- Superintendent

From teaching, stream, one can shift to administrative track.

Examinations Needed: LET, principal’s Test, CESWE (+3), Superintendents Test
Eligibilities needed, second level (LET), Third level (CESE)
How to Make a Career Path Plan

• Career pathing is the process used by an employee

to chart a course within an organization for his or
her career path and career development. Career
pathing involves understanding what knowledge,
skills, personal characteristics, and experience are
required for an employee to progress his or her
career ​laterally, or through access
to promotions and/or departmental transfers.
• Career pathing requires an employee to take an
honest look at his or her career goals, skills,
needed knowledge, experience, and personal
characteristics. Career pathing requires the
employee to make a plan to obtain what is
necessary for each of these areas to carry out his
or her career path.
How to Develop a Career Path

• You can develop a career path by taking a look at

your desired job/jobs within your organization.
Then, chart a course through jobs and departments,
with the help of your supervisor or manager and
Human Resources staff, that is the most likely career
path that will let you achieve your goal.
• Recognize that obtaining the job you desire may
require lateral moves, departmental transfers, and
job promotions along the way if you are to achieve
your goal.
• Attaining your desired goal will also require that you
develop skills, pursue employee development
opportunities, and obtain certain experiences as you
progress along your career path through your
organization.
• Coaching from your supervisor
and mentoring assistance from a more experienced
employee, probably an employee with a position
above yours on the organizational chart, will help.
Additional Considerations in Developing a Career
Path Plan

• You need to decide on your career goals and

desired jobs. While coaching and mentoring may
help you arrive at several possible career options, a
complete career exploration is your own task outside
of work. You can contact career professionals at your
college career services offices, local community
colleges, or research online where career
information and career tests and quizzes abound.
• Put your career path plan in writing. If you are lucky
enough to work within an organization that has
an employee performance and/or career
development process, the written plan is an integral
component. If not, put your own plan in writing and
share it with your supervisor, human resources, and
involve others. Writing down your goals is an integral
part of achieving them.
• You own your career path plan. You can seek assistance
from others, but you are the fundamental recipient of the
rewards earned by following a planned career path. You are
responsible for seeking a mentor, applying for internal job
openings, and developing the skills and experience necessary
for you to achieve your goals. Never forget this significant
fact: you own your career path plan. No one will ever care as
much as you do.
Tips for Finding Your Career Path

• Always Be Learning: Today’s job market moves quickly. To keep up, you
need to be prepared to add to your skill set constantly. Not sure which
skills are most in demand in your industry? Take a look at the LinkedIn
profiles of your peers – especially those who have the next job above
yours. You’ll learn which hard and soft skills you’ll need to advance.
• Pay Attention to Industry News: What will your job be like in five years –
or 10? No one knows for sure, but if you keep up with the news, you’ll get a
sense of the occupational outlook for your job and which employers are
likely to remain in the game.
• Network, Network, Network: Networking isn’t just for job seekers.
Connecting with your peers can help you identify whole new directions for
your career – even if you’re not interested in job hopping at the moment.
• Make Plans (But Be Flexible): Don’t hold too tightly to your career
plan when developing your career path. Be open to opportunity and
keep your ultimate goals in mind. What’s important to you? What do
you enjoy about your job and career – and what would you prefer to
minimize at your next gig?
• Be Ready for a Career Shift. Perhaps your working in a declining
industry or simply tired of working at the same old thing for what
seems like a long time. It may be time to consider making over your
career, and moving in a different direction.
• Don’t Be Afraid of a Lateral Move: Sometimes, you need to move
sideways (or even backward) to get ahead. If a job offers you a chance
to develop skills or connections that will be valuable later on, feel free
to consider a lateral move.
Madalas natin marinig sa pagsamba:
• Tayo ang nagpaplano, ngunit ang Diyos ang
nagpapatupad.
Maraming Salamat po.