developing business practice –302lon career development strategies unit: 7 knowledgecast: 1
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Developing Business Practice –302LON
Career Development Strategies
Unit: 7 Knowledgecast: 1
In this Knowledgecast, we will:
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of independence in learning and the need for a ‘growth’ mindset
• Evaluate own skills, competencies and attitudes required for a successful work experience
• Develop an effective employment and career development strategy
Module Learning Outcomes
Module Overview
Unit
1 Developing as a learner
2 Working independently and with others
3 Academic writing
4 Critical thinking, reading and taking notes
5 Using data in your studies
6 Business and management research
7 Career development strategies
8 Effective self marketing tools
9 Successful work experience
10 Personal Development Planning
Based on:
Cameron (2009)
Career Strategy: Define Your GoalsAll Jobs
Possible Jobs
Desirable Jobs
Career Strategy: Review Your Strengths
Career Strategy: Identify Your Reality
STRENGTHS – Plan to build on these
WEAKNESSES – Plan to develop these
OPPORTUNITIES – Plan to make the most of
these
THREATS – Plan to avoid them
or resolve them
1. State clearly WHAT do you want
2. WHEN, WHERE and with WHOM do you want this?
3. What will you SEE, HEAR and FEEL when you have achieved this?
4. Are you in control of the changes you need to make to achieve this?
5. Is the outcome worth what it takes to get it?
6. What are the consequences in your life if you achieve this goal?
Career Strategy: Create Your Vision
Career Strategy: Know the Job Market
Entrepreneur opportunity
Non-graduate
level entry
My Options
Identifying employers by:
- Employer directories- Alumni destinations- Press coverage of changes- Your network- Recruitment agencies- SMEs (Small to Medium Sized
Enterprises)
Career Strategy: The Hidden Job Market
Approximately
70% of vacancies
are never advertised
Based on:
Cameron (2009)
5 Key Strategies for Career Success
Know your skills and strengths
Contact potential employer
s
Present yourself
professionally
Present yourself successf
ully
Positive Thinking
• Fixed Mindset
= Intelligence is innate, unchangeable, and fixed at birth
• Growth Mindset
= Intelligence can be developed through effort and persistance
Source:
Dweck (2007)
Career Skills: Positive Mindset
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Career Skills: Positive Mindset
Fixed Mindset
• Chooses the safe options in their studies and career
• Worries about the possibility of failure
• Concerned that they are seen as less intelligent
• Finds it difficult to ask for help or feedback
Growth Mindset
• Actively seeks out new challenges
• Welcomes opportunities to develop themselves
• Responds positively to feedback
• Feels comfortable asking for help or feedback
Source:
Dweck (2007)
In our next Knowledgecast, we will look at:
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of independence in learning and the need for a ‘growth’ mindset
• Evaluate own skills, competencies and attitudes required for a successful work experience
• Develop an effective employment and career development strategy
What are we going to cover next?
In this Knowledgecast, we have looked at:
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of independence in learning and the need for a ‘growth’ mindset
– Developing a growth mindset to support your career development strategy
• Evaluate own skills, competencies and attitudes required for a successful work experience
– Know your skills and strengths as a key phase to develop your strategy
• Develop an effective employment and career development strategy– Identify the 5 key strategies to develop and implement a strategy to achieve
your goals
Knowledgecast Summary
Independence and Reflection:
the ingredients for successful learners?
Prepare and deliver a Group Presentation.
Group Presentations – Cohort One• You have 10 minutes to deliver your presentation• Time will be allocated for questions from the audience• Every member of the presenting group will be required to participate
Seminar: Regular Assignment 2
Independence and Reflection:
the ingredients for successful learners?
Prepare and deliver a Group Presentation.
Group Presentations – Cohort Two• You have 10 minutes to deliver your presentation• Time will be allocated for questions from the audience• Every member of the presenting group will be required to participate
Group Activity: Regular Assignment 2