DAV CENTENARY COLLEGE

Assignment of Human Resource Management

Submitted by: Submitted To:

Shivang Kumar Mrs. Ankita Mohindra
BBA-4th semester
Roll no.-3142210056
Section-B
What is Career?
The word ‘career’ basically means an individual’s professional
journey for a long time through learning and experience. It can
also be a sequence of jobs performed by individuals for living.
It is about achieving a social status in a profession which
constitutes a career. Career is a long time process.
What Is Career Planning?
Career planning can be defined as a systematic process by which one
decides his/her career goals and the path to reach these goals. For
example, one young man decides upon an academic career and
establishes the following sequence of positions.
(1) Ph. D. degree by age 26,
(2) Lecturer by 27,
(3) First book published by 30,
(4) Reader by 35,
(5) Professor and the head of the department by 40,
(6) Dean of the school by 45, and
(7) Vice Chancellor of a university by 55.
 Features of Career Planning and
Career Development:
1. It is an ongoing process.
2. It helps individuals develop skills required to fulfil different career
roles.
3. It strengthens work-related activities in the organization.
4. It defines life, career, abilities, and interests of the employees.
5. It can also give professional directions, as they relate to career goals.
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Career Planning Process
• 1. Self-Assessment: The first step in the process is self-assessment to be done
by the individual to understand his or her skills, areas of interest etc.

• 2. Research on Careers: The second step in the process is to understand the

career options, companies available, growth options in career etc.

• 3. Set Career Objectives: The next step in the career planning is to set short-
term as well as long-term career goals for oneself, and to have a clear career
path.

• 4. Learn & Improve Skills: The fourth step in the process is to keep acquiring
new skills and knowledge to be in line with career objectives and with industry
requirements.
• 5. Preparation of CV: The next step in the planning process is to be fully
prepared in terms of CV, cover letter, recommendations etc.

• 6. Job Search: The sixth step is to short-list the companies where an

individual is seeking a job & start applying.

• 7. Revise Career Goals: The last step in the career planning process is to
continuously evaluate the career goals and again do a self-assessment to
build a strong career path.