Chapter 17Career ManagementNelson amp; Quick.ppt

Chapter 17Career ManagementNelson Quick Why Understand Careers If we know what to look forward to, we can be proactive in planning As managers, we need to understand the experiences of our employees and colleagues Career management is good business--It makes financial sense Career/Career Management Career - the pattern of work-related experiences that span the course of a person’s life Career Management - a lifelong process of learning about self, jobs, and organizations; setting personal career goals; developing strategies for achieving Career: Paradigm Shift The New Career Personalities and Choices Personalities and Choices Conflicts During Organizational Entry Realistic Job Preview (RJP) Realistic Job Preview - both positive and negative information given to potential employees about the job they are applying for, thereby giving them a realistic picture of the job The Career Stage Model Establishment: tasks of thenewcomer Negotiate an effective psychological contract - an implicit agreement between an individual and an organization that specifies what each is expected to give and receive in the relationship Manage the stress of socialization Anticipatory socialization - gather information Encounter phase - learn job demands Change acquisition phase - begin to master demands Ease the transition through individual organizational actions Advancement: Strive forAchievement Career Path - a sequence of job experiences that an employee moves along during his or her career Career Ladder - a structured series of job positions through which an individual progresses in an organization Advancement: Mentoring Mentor - an individual who provides guidance, coaching, counseling, and friendship to a protégé Career functions provided by a mentor Sponsorship Facilitating exposure and visibility Coaching Protection Advancement: Mentoring Psychosocial functions provided by a mentor Role modeling Acceptance and confirmation Counseling Friendship Characteristics of good mento