Career Planning and Development

Questions and Answers

What is one way to gain research and investigative skills?

Attend Job/Career Fairs and/or Career Panels

Get assistance from a counsellor

Talk to people who work in your areas of interest

Read occupational resources (correct)

What is one way to increase understanding of how abilities, interests, and values match career/academic requirements?

Practice making decisions by supervising a group of people

Talk to people who work in your areas of interest (correct)

Gain supervisory/leadership/teamwork skills

Attend Job/Career Fairs and/or Career Panels

What is one way to gain an appreciation for working with individuals from diverse cultures?

Get assistance from a counsellor

Talk to alumnus/a about your career goals

Work part-time or during summer

Attend relevant conferences and seminars (correct)

What is one way to develop conflict resolution skills?

Work part-time or during summer Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to enhance self-management skills?

Talk to alumnus/a about your career goals Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to obtain work-related transferable skills?

Work part-time or during summer Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the job search process?

Learning how to prepare resume and cover letters, and complete employment applications Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of career development does 'Transition' relate to?

Analyzing transition factors and setting goals and a timetable Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Career Time' in career development?

The distance and speed of an employee's career path Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Direction' in career development?

Assessing employee wants and organizational needs to find a common goal Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to gain competency in communicating in a professional manner?

Register with Career Planning and Placement Services Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Projected Outcome' in career development?

The calculation of the risks attached to a career goal Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a Public Health Nurse?

Improving the overall health of a community Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique characteristic of a Nurse Practitioner?

Having the power to write prescriptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of a Perinatal Nurse?

Helping people with pregnancy and childbirth issues Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nurse specializes in caring for patients with pregnancy and childbirth issues?

Perinatal Nurse Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an Ambulatory Care Nurse?

Providing care in a community setting Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nurse works with patients who have diabetes?

Diabetes Nurse Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical care nurse responsible for?

Providing care to patients in a critical condition Signup and view all the answers

What is a Case Management Nurse responsible for?

Coordinating patient care Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the career planning process?

Learning interests, abilities, skills, and work values Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a career?

An occupation held throughout a person's working life Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy can help improve self-confidence?

Demonstrating skill in overcoming self-defeating behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for strategic career planning?

Narrowing a general occupational direction into a specific one Signup and view all the answers

What type of classes are beneficial for gaining self-awareness?

Exploratory classes Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to assess personal traits and characteristics?

To align career choices with personal strengths Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a competency area relevant to career planning?

Understanding stress and time management Signup and view all the answers

In career planning, why is it critical to investigate education and training required?

To ensure alignment with personal goals and interests Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a registered nurse in a hospital setting?

To promote health and prevent disease Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for supervisors to explain the importance of growth to employees?

To support their career development Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of an outpatient nurse?

To perform examinations and give injections Signup and view all the answers

How should employees approach their career development?

Take necessary initiative and make it an ongoing process Signup and view all the answers

What services do occupational health nurses provide?

Nursing care in industrial settings for work-related injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for a productive feedback session between a supervisor and an employee?

Delivering essential and constructive feedback Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of home health nursing?

Providing nursing services in home environments Signup and view all the answers

What factors should an organization provide to support employee career development?

A supportive environment with necessary resources Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Career Planning Process

A career is the sequence of jobs held throughout one's working life, requiring willingness to get training to build skills for the future.
Career planning consists of activities and actions taken to achieve individual career goals, an ongoing process involving:
- Exploring interests and abilities
- Strategically planning career goals
- Creating future work success through learning and action plans
- Assessing interrelationship between self and occupational choice

Self-Awareness and Exploration

Start by:
- Learning interests, abilities, skills, and work values
- Listing accomplishments
- Understanding physical and psychological needs
- Assessing aspirations and motivation level
- Deciphering personal traits and characteristics
Strategies for gaining competencies:
- Take exploratory classes
- Identify personality style
- Demonstrate skill in overcoming self-defeating behaviors
- Identify symptoms of stress

Investigating the World of Work

Start by:
- Learning academic and career entrance requirements
- Learning related majors and careers to one's interests
- Investigating education and training required
- Learning skills and experience required
- Planning academic and career alternatives
- Learning job market trends
Strategies for gaining competencies:
- Read occupational resources
- Get assistance from a counselor
- Talk to people who work in areas of interest
- Attend job/career fairs and/or career panels
- Transferable skills should be gained

Career Development and Growth

Competency areas:
- Gain research and investigative skills
- Practice decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Increase understanding of how abilities, interests, and values match career/academic requirements
- Gain supervisory/leadership/teamwork skills
- Enhance self-management skills
- Obtain work-related transferable skills
- Develop conflict resolution skills
Strategies for gaining competencies:
- Attend relevant conferences and seminars
- Practice making decisions by supervising a group of people
- Talk to alumni about career goals
- Work part-time or during summer
- Learn how to prepare resumes and cover letters, and complete employment applications