Practical Career Planning Course – Certificate Awarded by IPMA of UK →

1. Career Planning – Introduction

This introductory session would discuss about importance & reasons why career planning is needed, as well as advantages. It will also give introduction on general principles of career planning and general overview of the various topics of this course.

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2. The Digital Age – Major Job Market Developments & Industry Trends Including Technology, Investment Banking Sectors

The Instructor would provide a review of key industry trends, developments, opportunities etc. in job markets of selected industries, including investment banking & the new technologies. An overview of the various key job roles for companies & skills essential for career success would be elaborated.

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3. Essential Factors in Planning Your Career – Step-by-step Guidelines

Various external & internal considerations for your career planning would be highlighted. Other practical topics would be; Push & pull factors; How to set your career paths; Factors in choosing your first job?

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4. Potential Career - Selecting Suitable Industries & Jobs

Key topics covered will include: What are the general & specific factors to consider in choosing a job?; How to open up greater opportunities & diversify options for your future career? ; What are positive and negative factors to bear in mind in career planning? ; What are general & specific demand for talents?

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5. Caveats & Potential Pitfalls to Avoid for Your Career

This session pertains to: What you need to pay special attention to in your studies, internship, deciding your career paths, & job application? How to reduce the chances that you would eventually end up in selecting a potentially non-satisfying job for you? In planning your career, potential risks in different areas & practical examples would be cited.

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6. Achieving a Satisfied & Successful Career in Longer-term

How to realistically increase the chances you have selected the suitable career path for yourself? How to build a solid foundation to become high flyer for success in your whole career?

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7. Q & A Session

Live Question & Answer Session by The Instructor

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