Career planning is a process by which one selects career goals and the path to those goals. It involves a clear selection of career goals and career paths.
Career goals
Career goals are the desired future positions an employee strives to reach as a part of career.
Career path
Career path is the sequential patter of jobs during a career. It can cover a period of 30 years or more till retirement of the employee. It takes a long term perspective of the job.
Career planning is a continuous process. HRM should facilitate it by providing career education, information and counselling to employees for career planning purpose.
1. Career education
Career education increased employee awareness about career planning through a variety of educational techniques, such as:
- Workshops and seminars about career planning
- Memoranda and position papers about career planning
- Speeches about career planning
2. Career information
Career information provides information to employees about career planning. Such information can be available through Human Resource Information System. HR specialists can advise about career goals and alternative career paths.
3. Career counselling
Career counselling is done by professional counselors. They listen to employees and provide job-related information. They help employees to uncover their career interests. Employee self-assessment and environmental assessment is made during for career counseling.