(Podcast) Career Planning and Development

Episode 5 provides you understanding of the two phases in the early career stage, namely, establishment and achievement phases. It also identifies the various organisational and individual actions that can be taken, in both phases.

Episode 3 elaborates on the theories of the job selection process. Job selection is a matching process that evolves over time as people develop. It involves making decisions amid the influences of one's social background and current environment. It also discusses job selection process, in relation to women and minority groups.

Episode 4 discusses theories and research on the selection of organisation. It also discusses employeeÊs expectations of an organisation, before and after joining an organisation. You will learn the concept of realistic job preview in an organisation selection process. This topic provides you with understanding on the processes involved in an organisation and individual entries.

Episode 6 discusses the issues and challenges in the middle and late career stages. It also explains the meaning of career plateau, obsolescence and the considerations in mid-career change. In this topic, you will learn about productivity, maintenance in the final career stage and retirement programmes. This topic identifies various organisational and individual actions that can be taken, in both career stages.

Episode 8 discusses the application of career management model in respect of career exploration. The basic principles and various activities of career exploration will be identified and discussed. This topic introduces two major theories in self-exploration and various self-exploration programmes initiated by organisation and individuals.

Episode 9 examines the application of career model in respect of career goal setting, career strategy development and career appraisal. It discusses the meaning, components and implications of career objectives towards organisation and employees. It also identifies the types of career strategies and provides guidelines for career appraisal effectiveness.

Episode 1 explains the concepts of career development, management and career planning, as well as the importance of understanding career management.

Episode 7 explains the concepts of career management and development, definition of career and the needs to understand career management.