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It\u2019s often been said that \u2018every pot has a lid\u2019, or \u2018every lock has a key\u2019. What this means is that there is something for everyone. Similarly, when it comes to careers, the familiar that we hear about every day, or the more obscure career paths we wouldn\u2019t think of like a mattress tester (talk about a dream job), there is someone out there who is made for that position. For some people, finding a career they will spend years in is easy. Not so for many others. National Career Development Month is the perfect opportunity to stop, assess and find out what type of lid you are and what kind of pot you fit on. We\u2019re here to help.<\/span><\/p>\n

National Career Development Month (USA)<\/b><\/h2>\n

November is National Career Development Month. Since its inception in 1999 by the National Career Development Association, NCDM has worked to promote career development, growth, and planning for people of all ages. November provides you with the opportunity to assess all aspects of your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many people don\u2019t realise that their career is in their hands. It can be challenging and indeed sometimes easier to just go with the flow and get any paycheck. But for the number of years, you will spend in a job, it\u2019s worthwhile to take time and own your career development.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is career development?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Career development refers to the various actions an individual can do to <\/span>charter their career path<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s a structured process that individual\u2019s use to choose a career, enhance their skills, and move forward on the chosen career path. This is a tailored strategy that focuses on matching an employee\u2019s skills and abilities to the tasks of an organisation. It\u2019s a lifelong process that involves learning, evolving, and aligning one’s personal needs with their physical or psychological needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why career development is important<\/b><\/h2>\n

The biggest reason career development is important is because well, it\u2019s your career. If you\u2019re not growing, you\u2019re dying. It\u2019s a tad dramatic but the point is when you don\u2019t grow in any area of your life, you begin to feel stagnant. And feeling stagnant is one way to drain your vigor, affect your mental health, and reduce your engagement and productivity at work.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n