“On average we spend 95,000 hours or approximately 45 years in the workforce.”
Finding a new role in a new organisation or even a new role in the same business requires a strategic approach to your career plan. Undertaking intentional learning and development can equip you with the requisite skills, knowledge, and adaptability needed to firstly be considered, and secondly to thrive in a role. It also fosters a proactive mindset essential for navigating the complexities of your next job.
Each of us will have our own career story and creating an individual development plan to support your current and future career will set you up for success.
Personally, I commenced at OnTalent almost five years ago, joining the Careers, Leadership Development and Consulting Team as a Client Partner. I quickly developed a strategic career plan and embraced all learning and development opportunities including self and company-funded learning and development from the get-go.
Yes, I know how privileged I was to kick off my learning journey with access to our own Career Development Program (Amplifi) it was amazing to have this platform and resources at hand. The program gave me the framework to set the foundation for my future learning, which I was able to anchor to my vision, values, and skills attained to support my career purpose and goals.
Over the past few years, I have completed a Cert IV in Training and Assessment which enabled me to develop and deliver career-related training and workshops to support my role and others in their career transition and development.
In late 2022 I took on a new challenge as the Client Services Manager and enhanced my technical and people skills by attending a multitude of self, team and organisational leadership workshops. This included completing various short courses with the OnTalent network, LinkedIn Learning, and other online learning platforms. I’ve stayed abreast of new trends and important advancements through various publications, research papers and attended specific industry-based training and networking events with the likes of GIA, AIM, AHRI, and RCSA.
Without these opportunities to enhance or gain new skills I would not be as effective as I’ve been in my current role.