Feb 27 2009
Career Discussion Do’s and Don’ts - Part 1
Career Discussion Do’s and Don’ts
Here are the Do’s:
Recognize Their Talents
• Do understand individuals out and find out what makes them interested.
• Do give positive encouragement, nurturing and support.
• Do ask open-ended, probing questions, using words like what, who, where, why and when.
Offer Your Perspective
• Do ask individuals to assess themselves and ask others for their opinions.
• Do give specific, concrete, positive feedback with examples.
• Do clarify organizational standards and expectations.
Discuss Trends
• Do provide information on organization vision & mission, industry, and professional trends.
• Do allow talented individuals to access and expand into your network.
• Do discuss your insight on how current opportunities and challenges may affect their careers.
Discover Multiple Options
• Do discuss multiple, SMART career goals.
• Do encourage individuals to envision their future and realize their dream.
• Do help set individual goals that are aligned with organization and business needs.
Action Plan
• Do suggest available resources and job activities.
• Do get individuals to commit and take action.
• Do empower them to help strengthen and improve their plans.
