This is when, as People Professionals…we realise the VALUE of our commitment to CPD, Continuous Professional
Development & the value of including that extra P for Personal to create an active, vibrant process of Continuous Personal
Professional Development which includes:
REAL, vibrant CPPD activity which includes work on your PPR, Personal Private Record helps you to recognise & develop
your UNIQUE, VALUABLE interests, experience & developing expertise which can & will develop into your SPECIAL
INTERESTS.
It could help you enormously when you are applying for a new job or a promotion where that knowledge &
understanding is crucial.
There are several detailed stages in the Job Application Process which need attention & it might help your preparation
to reflect on some of the selectors’ KEY QUESTIONS which may be added to the selection criteria.
1. What can this person do for us?
2. What are her/ his UNIQUE SELLING POINTS?
3. What skills, knowledge & expertise can he/she bring to us, THAT WE DON’T HAVE TO PAY
FOR?
4. What league is she/he in?
5. What level has he/she functioned at EFFECTIVELY?
SO…let’s reflect on your Work Experience…
1. What are your UNIQUE SELLING POINTS?
2. Do you realise how valuable REAL experience is when it leads to enhanced professional
awareness & development?
When you feel the REAL URGE to think seriously about your
Career Development it helps to PAUSE, stand back & review your
objectives for the future in detail. Working through the FLOW
CHART on OBJECTIVE SETTING could help you concentrate & give
you time to reflect on your objectives as you see them now, when
you feel ready to meet challenges & opportunities for professional
growth
While reflecting on these Short , Medium & Long Term objectives,
it would be worthwhile to study a valuable, well used diagram
which has helped many groups & individuals to REFLECT,
EVALUATE & prepare for POSITIVE TRANSITION in terms of team,
organisational & personal change & development.
Work on the Transition Diagram may offer you a new perspective on
the experiences & professional growth which you are ready to
build on in the future! You may be wondering WHY this note is
PEPPERED with the word REFLECT !
It is a valuable & important part of Career Development.
1. to listen to your real hopes & dreams
2. to discuss your experience, skills, interests & Unique Selling Points with a People Professional, Career
Coach or Mentor
3. to visit the CIPD & People Management websites to explore the range of our professional work & influence
4. to reflect on the type of career pathways & vacancies which are published in our professional magazines &
websites
5. to explore the vacancies advertised in quality newspapers, like the Guardian
If & when you decide to apply for a vacancy you must give yourself time to REFLECT & PREPARE
CAREFULLY.