SMARTER Career Goals Quiz

12 Questions

Explain the concept of self-managed employability model.

Self-managed employability model is a career-oriented approach to managing continuous learning and reintegration into changing contexts.

What does employability emphasize?

Employability emphasizes human flexibility, adaptability, and lifelong learning.

How is employability defined?

Employability is a set of skills, knowledge, understanding, and attributes that increase the likelihood of securing satisfying and successful employment.

List the five stages of employability development.

The five stages of employability development are: Get your feet on the ground, Golden goals, Creative learning, Talk the Talk, and Walk the Walk.

What is the focus of the 'Get your feet on the ground' stage?

The focus is on individuals auditing their competencies in relation to labor demands and employment opportunities to develop a goal orientation.

What does the 'Golden goals' stage entail?

The 'Golden goals' stage involves individuals setting specific career goals to effectively capture and assess progress in a quantifiable manner.

What is involved in the 'Creative learning' stage?

The 'Creative learning' stage involves individuals engaging in formal and informal learning to acquire new skills and knowledge.

What is the purpose of the 'Talk the Talk' stage?

The purpose is for individuals to develop self-presentation skills to effectively communicate their competencies to potential employers.

What is the objective of the 'Walk the Walk' stage?

The objective is for individuals to apply their skills and knowledge in the work environment to demonstrate their employability.

What resources does the National Career Advice Portal (NCAP) provide?

The NCAP provides online assessments and learning pathways to assist individuals in conducting a realistic audit and alignment.

What is the expected launch date of the National Career Advice Portal (NCAP)?

The expected launch is at the end of March 2013.

What framework should goals in the 'Golden goals' stage follow?

Goals in the 'Golden goals' stage should follow a basic framework for development.

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)