Career Development: Importance of Personal Branding and CV for Employability

Career Development
(Essay topic-Illustrate the gained knowledge on career)

Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................3
2. Career development & employability..........................................................................................3
a. Meaning of Personal Branding...........................................................................................3
b. The importance of Personal Branding for employability or career development..............3
c. Strategies for developing the above point..........................................................................4
a. Meaning of CV..................................................................................................................4
b. The importance of a CV for employability or career development....................................4
c. Strategies for developing the above point..........................................................................5
3. Assessment reflection.........................................................................................................5
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................7
References........................................................................................................................................8
Appendices.......................................................................................................................................8
Results of tests........................................................................................................................8

1. Introduction
Every learner has to undergo to evolve and develop their occupational status and this will
help the students to grow in their life in order to attain the targets. The main goal of the essay is
to highlight career development and the role of knowledge. In both personal and professional
lives, the concept of career development plays an essential role. It can be seen that without
proper career development one can not develop their overall performance as per his or her
capabilities. The learners will be able to achieve their desired goals and targets. For the
development, the learners are required to be focused on improving their skills mainly for the
career path so that they get clarity on their ideal job, required skills, and lifestyle. The essay will
outline the importance of career development and its plan career for both personal and
professional lives.
2. Career development & employability
The process of choosing a profession and enhancing the abilities in making progress in the career
path is called as career development. It is said to be the process of self-awareness, decision-
making, and investigation in the chosen profession. It is also a must to successfully navigate the
possibilities with the aim of selecting and training talents, interests and personalities. The two
topics which are chosen that are Personal Branding and Curriculum vitae (CV) are explained
below-
a. Meaning of Personal Branding
Personal branding is used by the learners to promote themselves with the mixture of skills and
experience that will be presented in front of the world. It involves the projection of an individual
to build their reputation in their field. Also, one can establish their image so that it will become
easier to build connections with different people.
b. The importance of Personal Branding for employability or career development
Personal Branding allows to reach new heights for the students and there is a direct link between
professional success and personal branding. The term is used mainly in creating the image of
people and in their careers. It is human nature they recognize people by their personal branding
and this is the method by which the individuals can make attempts to improve themselves.
Individuals will be able to create personal brand statements that incorporate their beliefs, talents,
interests, and mission. Another benefit is that due to personal branding, one can promote