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susan silva
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« on: August 25, 2009, 08:28:06 am » |
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Does your company support career development? If so, how? If not, what do you feel about that.
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gee4
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« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2009, 08:53:32 am » |
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Yes my company does (especially for graduate engineers) and this would be discussed at an annual review with a line manager. As I was only made permanent 6 months ago, I haven't had an annual review yet, so haven't been through the process.
Smaller organisations may not always have the financial means to support career development so my question would be.......do you feel you have missed out on career development?
In previous companies I have worked for, there was no professional development for administrative staff so in that regard I don't feel I have missed out since I don't know any different, but I have undertaken and added to my own areas of expertise over the years.
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laurafmcdermott
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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2009, 12:56:56 pm » |
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Our company has extensive on-line training that anyone has access to as long as manager gives the time to do so. Our annual review process includes development planning that can include the on-line training as well as other company training via webex and/or in person depending upon the office you are in. My manager also personally supports my development and I am currently taking coursework through the local university to receive a certificate in project management. This has definitely been one of the perks of being bought out by a large company.
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Atlanta Z3
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« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2009, 02:09:51 pm » |
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Yes, we have an online university with mandatory classes for all. Continuing education is encouraged, but that is part of keeping licenses current and a necessity.
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countrigal
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« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2009, 02:13:41 pm » |
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This one definitely supports career development. The whole idea is that you will be promoted up the chain and they will replace the lower levels. Doesn't matter where you come in -- Admin, File room, Mail room, or like me, VSR -- promotion is expected. For a VSR, you come on at one level, advance to the next level one year later, the next level the next year, and at the end of year 3 you test for the next promotion. As a VSR, they hire you on as a GS-07/09/10 target 11, which means you go GS-07, GS-09, GS-10 and test for the 11. Once a GS-11, then you start looking for a job change for promotion. Mine came in as a move into management, but others make a move from VSR to RVSR (another team in the claims process - and a promotion). When you come on board as a File or Mail clerk, they start working with you to get you qualified for the VSR role. Entry level positions are Mail, File and VSR, and we seem to always be promoting from one or the other.
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Cathy S
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2009, 11:03:05 am » |
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Yes - being in the Education Sector it is fairly much a given that it does. The options over the past 4 years have been expanded and there are regular changes in the provision to accommodate a very diverse group of employees.
The majority of development options for Secretarial staff are IT training modules (classroom or online) and soft skills courses. However there is the possibility of completing units towards a BA degree and there are a couple of one year long courses which are aimed at developing managers.
Outwith the direct provision there are funds available each year to contribute towards external courses that are relevant to an individual's role which is usually paid 1/3rd by the Employer, 1/3rd by the department and 1/3rd by the employee.
I have been fortunate - I gained my LCCI PESD through career development with a previous employer and have benefitted from many soft skills courses at my last employer. However I have worked in smaller companies where there was little investment in career development for the staff; in these companies it is either no development or fund it oneself which isn't always possible.
In Scotland there are Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs) available to many people which are small contributions towards training courses and of course if one is self-funding other contributions can be helpful. ILAs are available in England as well but with slightly different rules - not sure about the rest of the UK ...
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sanpet
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« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2009, 08:53:26 am » |
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My company supports training even when money is tight. We have college programs, internal training opportunities, conferences and seminars. They know how important it is to stay ahead of the game.
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masaba
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2009, 07:30:52 pm » |
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My company supports career development however for one to qualify, the course one chooses to study should help them become better at work and contribute positively to the company. It is also a requirement for anyone supported during the study to continue serving the company after completion. For instance, a course that lasts less than nine months will require one to serve for at least a year, while a course that runs for over nine months will call for one to serve for up to three years.
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