Guide
Get Where You Need to Go - A Guide to Professional Development
Have you ever wanted to further your career or expand your skill set but had no idea where to start?
Look no further! This guide is filled with tips and hints to help you identify the skills that will get you where you want to go. But not only that, it’s also filled with practical advice which will help you put thoughts into action and make sure you develop those skills.
So, whether that is a diploma, practical skills, soft skills or even a refresher of your current skills, this guide will help you on your way to broadening your horizons.
It is broken it into four sections:
- Gathering information - how to discover what skills you need
- Assessing your skills and finding suitable training – how to assess your current skill set and decide what you should develop
- Planning for success – how a Professional Development Plan can keep you focused
- Putting your skills into practice – why it’s important to put your skills into practice as soon as you can
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