What is Career development ?

Career development is an organized approach used to match employee goals with the business needs of the agency in support of workforce development initiatives. In this process:

The purpose of career development is to:

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Enhance each employee's current job performance.
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Enable individuals to take advantage of future job opportunities.
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Fulfill agencies' goals for a dynamic and effective workforce.



Who's Responsible For It?


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Managers are responsible for linking the organization's needs to employee career goals, and can assist employees in the career planning process.
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Human Resources is responsible for designing career paths and employee development programs that help employees reach their goals.
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Each employee is responsible for planning and managing his/her career.