MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION TO CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
CONTENTS
1. Career Planning and Development
2. Need for Career Planning
3. Employability Skills
4. Steps in Career Planning
INTRODUCTION
Career planning is a systematic process of choosing a career path that matches an individual’s
interests, skills, values, and goals. In today’s rapidly changing world, selecting the right career
has become more important than ever. Career planning helps individuals understand themselves
better, explore different job opportunities, and make informed decisions about their future. It
provides a clear direction, reduces confusion, and prepares a person to face challenges in the job
market. By setting realistic goals and creating an action plan, career planning ensures continuous
growth, satisfaction, and long-term success in one’s professional life.
MEANING OF CAREER
A career is the long-term sequence of work-related experiences that a person undertakes
throughout life. It includes jobs, skills, growth, achievements, and professional identity.
MEANING OF CAREER PLANNING
Career Planning is the process through which an individual: Analyses their interests, skills,
values, and goals, Identifies suitable career options, Prepares a step-by-step path for choosing
and growing in a career. It is a systematic process that helps a person make informed career
decisions.
Career planning refers to the planning done by a person in terms of making a career choice,
advancing in that career and making a shift from the present career. It needs one's own SWOT
(Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and threats) analysis before making a career plan.
INTRODUCTION TO CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
CONTENTS
1. Career Planning and Development
2. Need for Career Planning
3. Employability Skills
4. Steps in Career Planning
INTRODUCTION
Career planning is a systematic process of choosing a career path that matches an individual’s
interests, skills, values, and goals. In today’s rapidly changing world, selecting the right career
has become more important than ever. Career planning helps individuals understand themselves
better, explore different job opportunities, and make informed decisions about their future. It
provides a clear direction, reduces confusion, and prepares a person to face challenges in the job
market. By setting realistic goals and creating an action plan, career planning ensures continuous
growth, satisfaction, and long-term success in one’s professional life.
MEANING OF CAREER
A career is the long-term sequence of work-related experiences that a person undertakes
throughout life. It includes jobs, skills, growth, achievements, and professional identity.
MEANING OF CAREER PLANNING
Career Planning is the process through which an individual: Analyses their interests, skills,
values, and goals, Identifies suitable career options, Prepares a step-by-step path for choosing
and growing in a career. It is a systematic process that helps a person make informed career
decisions.
Career planning refers to the planning done by a person in terms of making a career choice,
advancing in that career and making a shift from the present career. It needs one's own SWOT
(Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and threats) analysis before making a career plan.
