1. Career Management A Roadmap for Planning Your Career

2. What it is: Specific criteria Planned moves into a different position (budgeted) Employee initiated tool Management tool Budgeting tool

3. On-going program that integrates the needs of the employee with the needs of the City Employees have a part in planning their future and the department’s future Growth of skills and individual abilities What it is:

4. Tool for investing training dollars based on business need Model for defining career success Part of the performance review process Upgrading standard of service to citizens What it is:

5. Mandatory Automatic Based solely on longevity Compensation step program Guaranteed promotion Getting more money for doing the same thing or job What it isn’t:

6. There must be a business need Funds and position changes are budgeted Support from the department management Commitment from the employee What it takes to make it happen:

7. Employee Responsibility City Responsibility Joint City/Employee responsibility

8. Employee Responsibility City Responsibility Joint City/Employee responsibility

9. Job Expectations (Output, Production, Performance Expectations) Quantity of output Quality job performance

10. Attendance & Punctuality You were hired for a job that needs to be done. The City needs you here to do that job Be on time (work, meetings, training)

11. Work Habits Demonstrated positive work habits such as: –Initiative –Teamwork –Time management –Quality performance –Customer service –Attendance Compliance with rules and regulations

12. The City is committed to making sure employees have the training and skills needed to perform the duties of their current position –It is the management team’s responsibility to provide you with the training and development needed to be successful in your current position. –It is the employee’s responsibility to successfully complete that training and development. Job-Specific Training & Development

13. Certifications The job description will list specific certifications required for a position There may be a time limit to acquire certifications as a condition of employment Professional Certifications

14. Work Experience Past Current Future – develop and demonstrate capability in a function outside of your normal job

15. Periodic assessment of desire to advance or move to other work disciplines Research the options –Evaluate promotional opportunities, transfers and new careers through written resources and through people working in different departments or organizations –Seek feedback from mentors on demonstrated and desired skills and traits Self-Assessment of Career Direction

16. Learn how to get there –Take the steps necessary to transfer, be promoted or change jobs –Follow up on job postings –Take advantage of training offered by the City of Sarasota –Complete needed training before you are asked to do so –Be willing to develop skills and traits for future jobs on own initiative and time Self-Assessment of Career Direction

17. Refer to Career Ladders and job descriptions for educational requirements Tuition reimbursement may be available Formal Education (current/future job needs)

18. Formal annual performance evaluation Event driven/interim feedback Current job performance improvement Development opportunities for current position Career path opportunities Coaching/Feedback from your Supervisor

19. Most training for personal growth/career advancement will be on the employee’s time Tuition reimbursement may be available for career advancement Future Job(s) Training & Development

20. Gather information about a specific job interest from those who work in that discipline Seek additional performance coaching and feedback from someone OTHER than your immediate supervisor –Human Resources –Advisors at learning institutions Networking & Mentors

21. Fellow workers, supervisors and employees from other departments and organizations can be a source of information to guide you Networking & Mentors

22. New Assignment

23. Career Ladders

24. Training & Development Catalog

25. As an employee you will need to be prepared to decide what you are willing to do in order to progress Follow the Model Next Steps: