- The opportunities and resources I have available to develop my skills and areas of opportunity
- The fulfilment of my development plan
- How do you compare your company development
plan to the market
1. International exposure: Consider the possibility of a position or major project in another country.
- The chances I have of getting an international
assignment are consistent with my individual goals
- The company's plans regarding my international
transfer and/or assignment/project"
- Fulfilment of established plans
2. Career communication: Consider the clarity and depth of discussion about your career plan.
- The career plan the company has for me
- The open and candid discussion with my
supervisor regarding my career plan within the company
- Fulfilment by the company of the timeframes
for my career plan
3. Challenging job: Consider the level of challenge you have in your position/accountabilities
- The opportunity to learn new skills in my job
- The sense of personal achievement I get
from my job
- The opportunity for my job challenges
to develop me at both a personal and professional level"
4. Job rotation: Consider the commitment to move you to other positions within the local company.
- My chances to rotate to different departments
in my functional area
- My chances to rotate to different functional areas
5. Supervisor Coaching: Consider the commitment of your boss to give you the necessary time and coaching
to develop you in your current job and prepare you for positions of great responsibility.
- Capability and effectiveness of my supervisor
to coach/develop me
- Feedback from my supervisor regarding my
performance and development
- My level of trust in my direct supervisor
6. Worklife Balance: Consider the balance between your work and personal life.
- Ability to satisfactorily balance work commitments
with personal commitments
- Working arrangements are flexible and
accommodate personal needs.