2. C AREER D EVELOPMENT CYCLE CDC Self- Assessment Explore Option Narrow Option Implem ent Goals

3. 6 S TAGES OF MODERN C AREER D EVELOPMENT ASSESMENT INVESTIGAT ION PREPARATIO N COMMITMEN T RETENTION TRANSITION

4. S TAGES OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT Exploratory Stage: It begins when the new employee joins the organization. Employee finds himself in a mismatch condition which cannot be set right by the induction programme. It takes time for him to adapt to the organization & his job

5. Establishment Stage: Employee expects feed back from his superiors. Feed back enables the new employee to know the effectiveness of his perfomance. Feedback provides a sense of accomplishment to the employee.

6. Maintenance Stage: This is a Mid-Career stage for employees who strive hard to retain their established name & Fame. The organization need to renew & Update the skills of its employees. This is a crucial stage unless the organization adopts suitable career development plan

7. Stage of Decline: At this stage employees usually get ready for their retirement. The organization should provide the employee with a suitable development programme. Helps the employee to prepare mentally for retirement.

8. A DVANTAGES OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT Reduces employee turn over. Improves employee morale Enables the organization to man the promotional vacancies internally. Provides better utilization of employee skills. Makes the employee adaptable to changing situation.

9. Reduces industrial disputes related to promotional matters. Employee loyalty& commitment towards the organization can be increased. Ensures equitable promotional decisions even for women & minorities in the organization.