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What is the main focus of Beukes (2009) employability model?
What is the main focus of Beukes (2009) employability model?
According to Beukes (2009), how does he define employability?
According to Beukes (2009), how does he define employability?
What is the purpose of career management in an organization?
What is the purpose of career management in an organization?
According to the course learning outcomes, which outcome focuses on recognizing international careers?
According to the course learning outcomes, which outcome focuses on recognizing international careers?
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What do employers appreciate in individuals, according to the passage?
What do employers appreciate in individuals, according to the passage?
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According to the passage, what should not be gained at the expense of essential knowledge?
According to the passage, what should not be gained at the expense of essential knowledge?
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What is considered valuable for success in international policy, development, and business analysis according to the passage?
What is considered valuable for success in international policy, development, and business analysis according to the passage?
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What is the main focus of the self-managed employability model?
What is the main focus of the self-managed employability model?
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According to Pool and Sewell (2007), what does employability emphasize?
According to Pool and Sewell (2007), what does employability emphasize?
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What is the primary focus of the 'Golden goals' stage in employability development?
What is the primary focus of the 'Golden goals' stage in employability development?
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What is the purpose of the 'Talk the Talk' stage in employability development?
What is the purpose of the 'Talk the Talk' stage in employability development?
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Which stage of employability development involves individuals applying their skills and knowledge in the work environment?
Which stage of employability development involves individuals applying their skills and knowledge in the work environment?
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What is the purpose of the National Career Advice Portal (NCAP) mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the National Career Advice Portal (NCAP) mentioned in the text?
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According to Beukes (2009), what does employability development include?
According to Beukes (2009), what does employability development include?
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What should individuals gain insight into during the 'Get your feet on the ground' stage of employability development?
What should individuals gain insight into during the 'Get your feet on the ground' stage of employability development?
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What is the primary emphasis of the 'Creative learning' stage in employability development?
What is the primary emphasis of the 'Creative learning' stage in employability development?
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Which stage of career development involves creating congruent, long and short-term career goals, and developing a plan for effective action?
Which stage of career development involves creating congruent, long and short-term career goals, and developing a plan for effective action?
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What does the SMARTER framework stand for?
What does the SMARTER framework stand for?
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What is emphasized in Career Development Stage 3: Creative Learning?
What is emphasized in Career Development Stage 3: Creative Learning?
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Why do workers need to develop new skills and competencies in the 21st century?
Why do workers need to develop new skills and competencies in the 21st century?
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What is involved in the self-presentation stage of career development?
What is involved in the self-presentation stage of career development?
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What can personal branding provide during the job search process?
What can personal branding provide during the job search process?
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What is important in the self-presentation stage of career development?
What is important in the self-presentation stage of career development?
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How can authentic personal branding help individuals in the job market?
How can authentic personal branding help individuals in the job market?
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What are the characteristics of the SMARTER framework?
What are the characteristics of the SMARTER framework?
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What is emphasized in Career Development Stage 2: Golden Goals?
What is emphasized in Career Development Stage 2: Golden Goals?
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What is the purpose of personal branding in the job search process?
What is the purpose of personal branding in the job search process?
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Why is creative learning important in career development?
Why is creative learning important in career development?
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Which competency supports the self-presentation stage of career development?
Which competency supports the self-presentation stage of career development?
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What is the primary skill required for individuals seeking careers in international affairs, according to the passage?
What is the primary skill required for individuals seeking careers in international affairs, according to the passage?
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What is the purpose of periodic self-audits mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of periodic self-audits mentioned in the text?
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What is a common characteristic of careers in international affairs, according to the passage?
What is a common characteristic of careers in international affairs, according to the passage?
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Which competency supports the competency trade-off stage of career development?
Which competency supports the competency trade-off stage of career development?
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What is the definition of employability according to Beukes (2009)?
What is the definition of employability according to Beukes (2009)?
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What is the primary focus of the Beukes (2009) employability model?
What is the primary focus of the Beukes (2009) employability model?
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According to the text, what does the employability model of Beukes (2009) emphasize?
According to the text, what does the employability model of Beukes (2009) emphasize?
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What is the purpose of career management in an organization according to the text?
What is the purpose of career management in an organization according to the text?
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What are the benefits of being a well-rounded, diverse individual in the international sphere, according to the passage?
What are the benefits of being a well-rounded, diverse individual in the international sphere, according to the passage?
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Why is intensive specialization in a region or an issue valuable, but should not be gained at the expense of essential knowledge?
Why is intensive specialization in a region or an issue valuable, but should not be gained at the expense of essential knowledge?
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What is the importance of career management in an organization?
What is the importance of career management in an organization?
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According to Beukes (2009), what are the five stages of employability development?
According to Beukes (2009), what are the five stages of employability development?
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What is the purpose of the National Career Advice Portal (NCAP) mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the National Career Advice Portal (NCAP) mentioned in the text?
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Why is it important for individuals to engage in formal and informal learning during the Creative learning stage?
Why is it important for individuals to engage in formal and informal learning during the Creative learning stage?
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What is the main focus of the 'Talk the Talk' stage in employability development?
What is the main focus of the 'Talk the Talk' stage in employability development?
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What is the purpose of the 'Walk the Walk' stage in employability development?
What is the purpose of the 'Walk the Walk' stage in employability development?
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According to Pool and Sewell (2007), what does employability emphasize?
According to Pool and Sewell (2007), what does employability emphasize?
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What is employability, according to Beukes (2009)?
What is employability, according to Beukes (2009)?
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What do individuals gain insight into during the 'Get your feet on the ground' stage of employability development?
What do individuals gain insight into during the 'Get your feet on the ground' stage of employability development?
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What is the SMARTER framework for?
What is the SMARTER framework for?
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According to the text, what should individuals gain at the 'Golden goals' stage?
According to the text, what should individuals gain at the 'Golden goals' stage?
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What is the primary emphasis of the 'Creative learning' stage in employability development?
What is the primary emphasis of the 'Creative learning' stage in employability development?
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What does employability development include, according to Beukes (2009)?
What does employability development include, according to Beukes (2009)?
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Explain the relationship between business acumen and the competency trade-off stage of career development.
Explain the relationship between business acumen and the competency trade-off stage of career development.
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What is the purpose of periodic self-audits in the context of career development?
What is the purpose of periodic self-audits in the context of career development?
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Describe the key skills required for individuals seeking careers in international affairs.
Describe the key skills required for individuals seeking careers in international affairs.
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What are the characteristics of international careers mentioned in the passage?
What are the characteristics of international careers mentioned in the passage?
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How is effective communication linked to the self-presentation stage of career development?
How is effective communication linked to the self-presentation stage of career development?
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What is the role of self-presentation in career development?
What is the role of self-presentation in career development?
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Explain the significance of career realignment based on newly acquired competencies.
Explain the significance of career realignment based on newly acquired competencies.
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What is the trade-off involved in the competency trade-off stage of career development?
What is the trade-off involved in the competency trade-off stage of career development?
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How do international careers differ from traditional employment?
How do international careers differ from traditional employment?
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What is the competency that supports the self-presentation stage of career development?
What is the competency that supports the self-presentation stage of career development?
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What is the importance of expressing oneself clearly and listening attentively in career development?
What is the importance of expressing oneself clearly and listening attentively in career development?
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What are the seven components of the SMARTER framework for career development?
What are the seven components of the SMARTER framework for career development?
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What is the focus of Career Development Stage 2: Golden Goals?
What is the focus of Career Development Stage 2: Golden Goals?
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What does Career Development Stage 3: Creative Learning emphasize?
What does Career Development Stage 3: Creative Learning emphasize?
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Why do workers in the 21st century need to develop new skills and competencies?
Why do workers in the 21st century need to develop new skills and competencies?
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What is involved in the self-presentation stage of career development?
What is involved in the self-presentation stage of career development?
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How can authentic personal branding help individuals in the job market?
How can authentic personal branding help individuals in the job market?
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What are the potential consequences of false self-presentation in personal branding?
What are the potential consequences of false self-presentation in personal branding?
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Study Notes
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Self-managed employability model is a career-oriented approach to managing continuous learning and reintegration into changing contexts (Beukes, 2009)
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Employability emphasizes human flexibility, adaptability, and lifelong learning (Beukes, 2009; Savickas, 2009; Spill, 2002; Van der Heijden, 2002)
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Employability is a set of skills, knowledge, understanding, and attributes that increase the likelihood of securing satisfying and successful employment (Pool and Sewell, 2007)
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Employability development includes five stages: Get your feet on the ground, Golden goals, Creative learning, Talk the Talk, and Walk the Walk (Beukes, 2009)
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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)
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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)
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Creative learning stage: individuals engage in formal and informal learning to acquire new skills and knowledge (Beukes, 2009)
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Talk the Talk stage: individuals develop self-presentation skills to effectively communicate their competencies to potential employers (Beukes, 2009)
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Walk the Walk stage: individuals apply their skills and knowledge in the work environment to demonstrate their employability (Beukes, 2009)
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The self-presentation stage of career development is supported by the competency of communication.
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Verbal and nonverbal actions are involved in self-presentation.
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Effective communication includes expressing oneself clearly and listening attentively.
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Business acumen, the ability to make good judgments and take quick decisions in one's occupation, supports the competency trade-off stage.
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In the competency trade-off stage, individuals make a trade-off between their competencies and the organization's remuneration package.
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Periodic self-audits can help individuals realign themselves based on newly acquired competencies.
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International careers have become common and involve crossing boundaries of traditional employment.
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Careers in international affairs are nonlinear and frequently involve movement and transition.
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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.
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Self-managed employability model is a career-oriented approach to managing continuous learning and reintegration into changing contexts (Beukes, 2009)
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Employability emphasizes human flexibility, adaptability, and lifelong learning (Beukes, 2009; Savickas, 2009; Spill, 2002; Van der Heijden, 2002)
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Employability is a set of skills, knowledge, understanding, and attributes that increase the likelihood of securing satisfying and successful employment (Pool and Sewell, 2007)
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Employability development includes five stages: Get your feet on the ground, Golden goals, Creative learning, Talk the Talk, and Walk the Walk (Beukes, 2009)
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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)
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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)
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Creative learning stage: individuals engage in formal and informal learning to acquire new skills and knowledge (Beukes, 2009)
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Talk the Talk stage: individuals develop self-presentation skills to effectively communicate their competencies to potential employers (Beukes, 2009)
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Walk the Walk stage: individuals apply their skills and knowledge in the work environment to demonstrate their employability (Beukes, 2009)
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The SMARTER framework (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timebased, Ethical, and Recorded) is a set of goals for career development.
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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.
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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.
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In the 21st century, workers need to develop new skills and competencies for the changing world of work.
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Creative learning involves using teams and adapting to learning challenges.
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In the self-presentation stage, individuals negotiate a trade-off agreement between their competencies and an organization's compensation package.
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Personal branding, articulating one's unique value to potential employers, can provide an advantage during the job search process.
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Effective communication and articulating skills, strengths, and values are important in the self-presentation stage.
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Authentic personal branding, reflecting true character and values, can help individuals stand out in a crowded job market.
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False self-presentation in personal branding can have negative consequences.
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Test your knowledge of the SMARTER framework for setting career goals and its application in career development. This quiz covers the basic concepts and applications of setting specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-based, ethical, and recorded career goals.