Development of Professional Career

Running Head: DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL CAREER
DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL CAREER
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The purpose of the study is to delve deep into the subject of attainment of the
professional development during the initial period of employment. In this context this study
attempts to provide answers of two vital questions related to the benefits of a new employee
from mentoring and engagement in skill enhancement activities.
Answer to Question 1
During the initial periods of employment, I will be benefitted by if he or she is
mentored by a proficient senior employee. As a newly joined person I will be unaware of the
systems or procedure of the work of the organisation, the mentor may guide me by
elaborating the process of work and the things he or she should not do. As a novice employee
I will also be benefitted by having valuable tips for time management from the mentor. The
mentor will also make me learn tricks which will make my work easier. Again, there may be
cases, in which I may face failures and feel demotivated. In this case I will receive a dose of
motivation, inspiration from my mentor. As a newly employed person I will also know about
the methods to improve the quality of my performance from the mentor (Jakubik Eliades and
Weese 2016). Again, as a novice employee, I may face challenging situation regarding the
understanding of any specific task, or, in case of meeting deadlines; in such cases I will get
every possible assistance from my mentor. For example, if I become mentally stressed due to
the workload, the mentor will help me by suggesting a quick refreshment options like having
lunch together in a good restaurant nearby, during tiffin breaks (Arora and Rangnekar 2014).