Introduction
The reason for writing this 5- year career development plan is to achieve my long-term goals of becoming prominent HR personnel. Though the interests lie in the same field, the goal cannot be realized in the current position which is the HR supervisor and in the same company. This, therefore, calls for such a plan to know the current position and thereafter identify the suitable organization in which I can realize the goal.
Career Goals and Objectives
My career goals and objectives are to be advanced in the same field of HR. These goals and objectives include a reasonable salary that should amount to 300,000 yearly. I also look forward to work in an environment that will result in high and quality performance. As a VP of HR, one of my objectives is to have people working for me or to be in a managerial position. In this position, my goals will include ensuring the promotion and provide career opportunity growth emphasizing qualification merit and high performance.
I will also be responsible for ensuring effective communication among the employees to encourage solving of work problems whenever they arise. Besides, while heading the department I will see to it that it attracts and retains those employees that exhibit professionalism by motivating them and at the same time ensuring cost-effectiveness. My other objective is to ensure that the organization adheres to labor laws as well as creating a work environment that ensures high and quality performance. Finally, my department will provide an opportunity for compensation and other benefit packages.
Possible Promotional Opportunities for Career Growth
The possible promotional opportunities for career growth and development can only be realized in a different organization. This is because my current company is small in structure and besides it has complex bureaucracies when it comes to promotion.
In the new organization, I hope to move from the branch HR manager to the overall VP of HR personnel in the 5- year duration.
To increase the promotional opportunities, I will ensure that the people who are in charge of a promotion view me as a professional who is capable of handling the responsibilities of that particular position. Also, I will identify the qualities they are looking for and try to cross-check alongside those I possess. In case they fall short of that then, career development will be achieved through learning and training. This will bring in new knowledge and skills that will enhance performance in the organization (Conway, 2004).
Methods for Career Management
As an HR personnel, I take different methods to manage my career. In the next 5 years, I will look for a better job than the current one which is an HR supervisor. A better job in this case means a VP of HR. This will mean increased pay as well as the opportunity for learning and training. Education will improve my skills and knowledge and thus increasing my promotion opportunities. I also ensure high and quality performance by regularly assessing the available workforce to ensure competence. Besides, I research the organization’s needs thus obtaining the necessary training. The training offered in the organization will be assessed to ensure its effectiveness.
This is because good training results to well informed and accountable employees who are high performance in an organization. Communication is another method of career management that I will adopt. As HR personnel I will ensure that I establish an open communication system. This will enable the employees to air out their work grievances. The management will also be able to give immediate feedback hence good performance (Boxall and Purcell, 2000).
An Inventory of Current Skills, Abilities, Training, and Education
Currently, I exhibit a good knowledge of computer operations. I have sales and marketing abilities as well as high education such as a diploma and a degree in human resource management. Besides, I have undergone training such as leadership and job training. All these experiences will enable me to perform my duties as a VP of HR in the future.
Job Satisfaction Attributes
In 5 years, I am looking forward to a VP of HR job that has good pay, managerial opportunity, and a good working environment that will ensure performance. The job should also come with other benefits such as promotion opportunities and compensation programs. It should favor me in terms of working hours and the place of work.
Three Action Steps to Reaching Stated Career Goals and Objectives
Based on the trends in the market, I intend to be competitive and hard-working and to have exceptional working integrity. When faced with challenges, I intend to use my composure to ensure that I go through it whole and complete. Also, I would like to be a team player and to greater skills concerning the work, I am doing. I intend to know my organization well to be in a better position to have an actionability (Becker and Gerhart, 1996).
Potential Barriers to Reaching Stated Career Goals
There may be countable vacancies in the positions I am looking for. This means the period meant for acquisition may be extended until such an opportunity comes up. Moreover, there may be a lack of finances for training and education which is crucial in realizing these goals.
Analysis of the Effect of Career Training Programs
Career training programs are very important. This is because they will equip me so that I will be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the new position that I will acquire. Apart from enhancing my knowledge and skills, the training program will enable me to identify the organizations that require such training hence potential employer as well as promotion opportunities.
Conclusion
The career development plan is important in realizing career goals. It helps an individual to know the current abilities, skills, and education as well as the requirements of many organizations. It also helps in evaluating the current position and whether it is the best channel to the long term career goals.
Reference
Becker, B. & Gerhart, B. (1996). The Impact of Human Resource Management on Organizational Performance. Academy of Management Journal, 39(4): 779-801.
Boxall, P. & Purcell, J. (2000). Strategic human resource management: where have we come from and where should we be going? International Journal of Management Reviews, 2(2): 183.
Conway, E. (2004). Relating career stage to attitudes towards HR practices and commitment: Evidence of interaction effects? European Journal of Work & Organizational Psychology, 13(4): 417-446.
