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Career Planning and Development: Four stages of a career

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How has your concept of "career" changed over your lifetime? Consider the four stages of a career - what stage do you believe you are currently in and why? How might HRM help you in this stage?

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The expert examines career planning and development. The four stages of careers are determined. A website is provided for further information.

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Here is an excellent website that describes the 4 stages:

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2011/02/15/four-stages-of-a-successful-career

So let us look at a person as they pass through their life, and see how their concept of a career changes.

Imagine a person who is in school, and needs to work for money to pay for school. They might not have an idea of what career they want to follow, they just need to earn money. However, a certain job might create some interest in their mind, which might help them define what their career 'might' be.

As they finish school, people are anxious to start their career. They might not take their ideal job, but work ...

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