SMARTER Career Goal Setting
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What is the main focus of Beukes (2009) employability model?

  • The impact of government policies on employability
  • The individual's self-managed approach to employability (correct)
  • The development of academic qualifications for employability
  • The organization's role in managing employability
  • According to Beukes (2009), how does he define employability?

  • The sustained employment opportunities for individuals
  • The application of a range of skills in one developmental stage
  • The government's role in enhancing individual opportunities
  • The continuous development of a series of skills (correct)
  • What is the purpose of career management in an organization?

  • To limit individual opportunities for career growth
  • To enhance individual opportunities through continuous development (correct)
  • To restrict access to employment opportunities
  • To promote government policies on career development
  • According to the course learning outcomes, which outcome focuses on recognizing international careers?

    <p>Outcome 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do employers appreciate in individuals, according to the passage?

    <p>Curiosity, drive, and passion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what should not be gained at the expense of essential knowledge?

    <p>Intensive specialization in a region or an issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered valuable for success in international policy, development, and business analysis according to the passage?

    <p>Diverse perspectives and multidisciplinary ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the self-managed employability model?

    <p>Managing continuous learning and reintegration into changing contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Pool and Sewell (2007), what does employability emphasize?

    <p>Human flexibility, adaptability, and lifelong learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the 'Golden goals' stage in employability development?

    <p>Setting specific career goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Talk the Talk' stage in employability development?

    <p>Developing self-presentation skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of employability development involves individuals applying their skills and knowledge in the work environment?

    <p>'Walk the Walk' stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the National Career Advice Portal (NCAP) mentioned in the text?

    <p>To assist individuals in conducting a realistic audit and alignment of their competencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Beukes (2009), what does employability development include?

    <p>'Get your feet on the ground', 'Golden goals', 'Creative learning', 'Talk the Talk', and 'Walk the Walk' stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should individuals gain insight into during the 'Get your feet on the ground' stage of employability development?

    <p>Their interests, skills, competencies, and labor market information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary emphasis of the 'Creative learning' stage in employability development?

    <p>'Creative learning' objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of career development involves creating congruent, long and short-term career goals, and developing a plan for effective action?

    <p>Stage 2: Golden Goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the SMARTER framework stand for?

    <p>Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based, Ethical, and Recorded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in Career Development Stage 3: Creative Learning?

    <p>Importance of lifelong learning and using all available resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do workers need to develop new skills and competencies in the 21st century?

    <p>To adapt to the changing world of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is involved in the self-presentation stage of career development?

    <p>Negotiating a trade-off agreement between competencies and an organization's compensation package</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can personal branding provide during the job search process?

    <p>Advantage in standing out in a crowded job market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important in the self-presentation stage of career development?

    <p>Effective communication and articulating skills, strengths, and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can authentic personal branding help individuals in the job market?

    <p>Help individuals stand out in a crowded job market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of the SMARTER framework?

    <p>Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based, Ethical, Recorded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in Career Development Stage 2: Golden Goals?

    <p>Creating congruent long and short-term career goals and developing a plan for effective action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of personal branding in the job search process?

    <p>Articulating one's unique value to potential employers to stand out in the job market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is creative learning important in career development?

    <p>Using teams and adapting to learning challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which competency supports the self-presentation stage of career development?

    <p>Effective communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary skill required for individuals seeking careers in international affairs, according to the passage?

    <p>Thorough understanding of international relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of periodic self-audits mentioned in the text?

    <p>To help individuals realign themselves based on newly acquired competencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of careers in international affairs, according to the passage?

    <p>Frequent movement and transition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which competency supports the competency trade-off stage of career development?

    <p>Business acumen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of employability according to Beukes (2009)?

    <p>Employability is defined as 'the application and continuous development of a range of skills through a series of reiterative developmental stages that enhance the individual’s opportunities for accessing and sustaining employment opportunities'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Beukes (2009) employability model?

    <p>The primary focus of the Beukes (2009) employability model is a self-managed approach to employability, promoting the individual as the active agent in developing and sustaining their employability through a series of reiterative developmental stages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what does the employability model of Beukes (2009) emphasize?

    <p>The employability model of Beukes (2009) emphasizes a self-managed approach to employability by focusing on the individual as the active agent in developing and sustaining their employability through a reiterative series of development stages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of career management in an organization according to the text?

    <p>The purpose of career management in an organization is to enhance individual opportunities through active management and continuous development, promoting a self-managed approach to employability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of being a well-rounded, diverse individual in the international sphere, according to the passage?

    <p>Employers appreciate individuals with demonstrated curiosity, drive, and passion, who can look at issues from a variety of perspectives and incorporate multidisciplinary ideas in international policy, development, and business analysis and prescriptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is intensive specialization in a region or an issue valuable, but should not be gained at the expense of essential knowledge?

    <p>Intensive specialization can be valuable, but it should not be gained at the expense of the essential knowledge necessary to effectively operate in the broader international sphere, as employers value individuals who can apply multidisciplinary ideas in international policy, development, and business analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of career management in an organization?

    <p>Career management is the process of planning and managing one's career, which is essential for individuals seeking to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively operate in the broader international sphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Beukes (2009), what are the five stages of employability development?

    <p>The five stages of employability development are: Get your feet on the ground, Golden goals, Creative learning, Talk the Talk, and Walk the Walk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the National Career Advice Portal (NCAP) mentioned in the text?

    <p>The purpose of the NCAP is to provide online assessments and learning pathways to assist individuals in conducting a realistic audit and alignment of their interests, skills, and competencies with labor market information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for individuals to engage in formal and informal learning during the Creative learning stage?

    <p>It is important for individuals to engage in formal and informal learning during the Creative learning stage in order to acquire new skills and knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the 'Talk the Talk' stage in employability development?

    <p>The main focus of the 'Talk the Talk' stage is for individuals to develop self-presentation skills to effectively communicate their competencies to potential employers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Walk the Walk' stage in employability development?

    <p>The purpose of the 'Walk the Walk' stage is for individuals to apply their skills and knowledge in the work environment to demonstrate their employability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Pool and Sewell (2007), what does employability emphasize?

    <p>Employability emphasizes human flexibility, adaptability, and lifelong learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is employability, according to Beukes (2009)?

    <p>Employability is a set of skills, knowledge, understanding, and attributes that increase the likelihood of securing satisfying and successful employment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do individuals gain insight into during the 'Get your feet on the ground' stage of employability development?

    <p>Individuals gain insight into their interests, skills, and competencies, as well as labor market information, during the 'Get your feet on the ground' stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SMARTER framework for?

    <p>The SMARTER framework is for setting specific career goals to effectively capture and assess progress in a quantifiable manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should individuals gain at the 'Golden goals' stage?

    <p>Individuals should set specific career goals at the 'Golden goals' stage to effectively capture and assess progress in a quantifiable manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary emphasis of the 'Creative learning' stage in employability development?

    <p>The primary emphasis of the 'Creative learning' stage is for individuals to engage in formal and informal learning to acquire new skills and knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does employability development include, according to Beukes (2009)?

    <p>Employability development includes the five stages: Get your feet on the ground, Golden goals, Creative learning, Talk the Talk, and Walk the Walk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the relationship between business acumen and the competency trade-off stage of career development.

    <p>Business acumen supports the competency trade-off stage, where individuals make a trade-off between their competencies and the organization's remuneration package.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of periodic self-audits in the context of career development?

    <p>Periodic self-audits help individuals realign themselves based on newly acquired competencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the key skills required for individuals seeking careers in international affairs.

    <p>Key skills include a thorough understanding of international relations, economics, finance, trade, and quantitative analysis, proficiency in a second language, excellent analytic skills, effective communication, the ability to work independently and in teams, and demonstrated intellectual curiosity, imagination, drive, and creativity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of international careers mentioned in the passage?

    <p>International careers have become common, involve crossing boundaries of traditional employment, are nonlinear, and frequently involve movement and transition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is effective communication linked to the self-presentation stage of career development?

    <p>Effective communication, including expressing oneself clearly and listening attentively, supports the self-presentation stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of self-presentation in career development?

    <p>Self-presentation involves verbal and nonverbal actions and is a stage supported by the competency of communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the significance of career realignment based on newly acquired competencies.

    <p>Career realignment helps individuals adapt to changes and align themselves with their updated skill set.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trade-off involved in the competency trade-off stage of career development?

    <p>Individuals make a trade-off between their competencies and the organization's remuneration package.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do international careers differ from traditional employment?

    <p>International careers involve crossing boundaries of traditional employment and frequently involve movement and transition, making them nonlinear in nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the competency that supports the self-presentation stage of career development?

    <p>The competency of communication supports the self-presentation stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of expressing oneself clearly and listening attentively in career development?

    <p>Expressing oneself clearly and listening attentively are essential components of effective communication, which is crucial in career development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the seven components of the SMARTER framework for career development?

    <p>Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based, Ethical, and Recorded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Career Development Stage 2: Golden Goals?

    <p>Creating congruent, long and short-term career goals, and developing a plan for effective action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Career Development Stage 3: Creative Learning emphasize?

    <p>The importance of lifelong learning, using all available resources, and documenting evidence of development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do workers in the 21st century need to develop new skills and competencies?

    <p>For the changing world of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is involved in the self-presentation stage of career development?

    <p>Negotiating a trade-off agreement between competencies and an organization's compensation package, personal branding, and effective communication and articulating skills, strengths, and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can authentic personal branding help individuals in the job market?

    <p>It can help individuals stand out in a crowded job market by reflecting true character and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential consequences of false self-presentation in personal branding?

    <p>Negative consequences, such as credibility damage and loss of trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Self-managed employability model is a career-oriented approach to managing continuous learning and reintegration into changing contexts (Beukes, 2009)

    • Employability emphasizes human flexibility, adaptability, and lifelong learning (Beukes, 2009; Savickas, 2009; Spill, 2002; Van der Heijden, 2002)

    • Employability is a set of skills, knowledge, understanding, and attributes that increase the likelihood of securing satisfying and successful employment (Pool and Sewell, 2007)

    • Employability development includes five stages: Get your feet on the ground, Golden goals, Creative learning, Talk the Talk, and Walk the Walk (Beukes, 2009)

    • Get your feet on the ground stage: individuals audit their competencies in relation to labor demands and employment opportunities to develop a goal orientation (Beukes, 2009; Linnenbrink & Pintrich, 2000)

      • Individuals should gain insight into their interests, skills, and competencies and labor market information (Spill, 2002; McQuaid, Green, & Danson, 2005)
      • The National Career Advice Portal (NCAP) will provide online assessments and learning pathways to assist individuals in conducting a realistic audit and alignment (SAQA and DHET, expected launch at the end of March 2013)
    • Golden goals stage: individuals set specific career goals to effectively capture and assess progress in a quantifiable manner (Beukes, 2009; Linnenbrink & Pintrich, 2000)

      • Goals should follow a basic framework for development (Linnenbrink & Pintrich, 2000)
    • Creative learning stage: individuals engage in formal and informal learning to acquire new skills and knowledge (Beukes, 2009)

    • Talk the Talk stage: individuals develop self-presentation skills to effectively communicate their competencies to potential employers (Beukes, 2009)

    • Walk the Walk stage: individuals apply their skills and knowledge in the work environment to demonstrate their employability (Beukes, 2009)

    • The self-presentation stage of career development is supported by the competency of communication.

    • Verbal and nonverbal actions are involved in self-presentation.

    • Effective communication includes expressing oneself clearly and listening attentively.

    • Business acumen, the ability to make good judgments and take quick decisions in one's occupation, supports the competency trade-off stage.

    • In the competency trade-off stage, individuals make a trade-off between their competencies and the organization's remuneration package.

    • Periodic self-audits can help individuals realign themselves based on newly acquired competencies.

    • International careers have become common and involve crossing boundaries of traditional employment.

    • Careers in international affairs are nonlinear and frequently involve movement and transition.

    • Key skills for individuals seeking careers in international affairs include a thorough understanding of international relations, economics, finance, trade, and quantitative analysis, proficiency in a second language, excellent analytic skills, effective communication, the ability to work independently and in teams, and demonstrated intellectual curiosity, imagination, drive, and creativity.

    • Self-managed employability model is a career-oriented approach to managing continuous learning and reintegration into changing contexts (Beukes, 2009)

    • Employability emphasizes human flexibility, adaptability, and lifelong learning (Beukes, 2009; Savickas, 2009; Spill, 2002; Van der Heijden, 2002)

    • Employability is a set of skills, knowledge, understanding, and attributes that increase the likelihood of securing satisfying and successful employment (Pool and Sewell, 2007)

    • Employability development includes five stages: Get your feet on the ground, Golden goals, Creative learning, Talk the Talk, and Walk the Walk (Beukes, 2009)

    • Get your feet on the ground stage: individuals audit their competencies in relation to labor demands and employment opportunities to develop a goal orientation (Beukes, 2009; Linnenbrink & Pintrich, 2000)

      • Individuals should gain insight into their interests, skills, and competencies and labor market information (Spill, 2002; McQuaid, Green, & Danson, 2005)
      • The National Career Advice Portal (NCAP) will provide online assessments and learning pathways to assist individuals in conducting a realistic audit and alignment (SAQA and DHET, expected launch at the end of March 2013)
    • Golden goals stage: individuals set specific career goals to effectively capture and assess progress in a quantifiable manner (Beukes, 2009; Linnenbrink & Pintrich, 2000)

      • Goals should follow a basic framework for development (Linnenbrink & Pintrich, 2000)
    • Creative learning stage: individuals engage in formal and informal learning to acquire new skills and knowledge (Beukes, 2009)

    • Talk the Talk stage: individuals develop self-presentation skills to effectively communicate their competencies to potential employers (Beukes, 2009)

    • Walk the Walk stage: individuals apply their skills and knowledge in the work environment to demonstrate their employability (Beukes, 2009)

    • The SMARTER framework (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timebased, Ethical, and Recorded) is a set of goals for career development.

    • Career Development Stage 2: Golden Goals (Career goal clarity) involves creating congruent, long and short-term career goals, and developing a plan for effective action.

    • Career Development Stage 3: Creative Learning (Formal and informal learning) emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, using all available resources, and documenting evidence of development.

    • In the 21st century, workers need to develop new skills and competencies for the changing world of work.

    • Creative learning involves using teams and adapting to learning challenges.

    • In the self-presentation stage, individuals negotiate a trade-off agreement between their competencies and an organization's compensation package.

    • Personal branding, articulating one's unique value to potential employers, can provide an advantage during the job search process.

    • Effective communication and articulating skills, strengths, and values are important in the self-presentation stage.

    • Authentic personal branding, reflecting true character and values, can help individuals stand out in a crowded job market.

    • False self-presentation in personal branding can have negative consequences.

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