Developing Job Skills
- 1. Developing Job Skills Learning Objectives Identify personal and professional career goals Analyze strengths and opportunities for growth Develop a self-assessment plan Poll I am responsible for my own personal/professional development A. True B. False 1
- 2. Analyzing Your Existing Skills What are your experiences and achievements to date? Which are your strongest skills? Which ones do you most enjoy using? Which are your challenges and how do you know this? Methods of Developing Job Skills Volunteer Read Books on Professional Development Extracurricular Activities Part-Time Work Attend Professional Development Conferences Get a Mentor Continued Education Commitment Developing and enhancing job skills requires time and a level of commitment. Low commitment inhibits employee development 2
- 3. Personal Barriers Fear Lack of Motivation Contentment Skepticism Lack of resources Poll What are Your Barriers? A. Fear B. Lack of Motivation C. Contentment D. Skepticism E. Lack of resources F. Other Enhancing Your Job Skills Opportunities to learn, practice, perform Revised, realistic expectations Delegation of challenging assignments Special projects Job change (additional scope, responsibilities) Coaching and feedback on specific skills 3
- 4. Enhancing Your Job Skills Cont. Mentoring Sharing of knowledge, experience (from you or others) Observing/ Apprenticing with competent associates Motivated self-study Training on essential skills and competences Success Story: TAKING ON NEW CHALLENGES IN CHILDCARE Janes Story SWOT Analysis I N T E R Your Your N Strengths Weaknesses A L E X T E Opportunities Threats R In Your Career In Your Career N A Field Field L 4
- 5. Conclusion Taking the time to engage in continuous development of your job skills will give you that competitive advantage over others. Take pride in your career development and reap the rewards Resources Reaching Your Potential: Personal and Professional Development by Robert K. Throop and Marion B. Castellucci Human Relations: personal and professional development by David A. DeCenzo, Beth Silhanek Planning and organizing personal and professional development by Chris Sangster - Gower http://www.becomeyourverybest.com/ Resources Contact your EAP or Work-Life Program for Assistance 5
- 6. Thank You! Questions??? 6