Business Professional Development: Career Plan Evaluation Report

This report evaluates a career plan focused on a sales career, specifically an internship as a sales assistant at Woolworths. It outlines short-term, medium-term, and long-term career goals, emphasizing the importance of experience and continuous development. The report discusses the role of career management in achieving career success, referencing relevant literature and personal experiences. It also applies Maslow's Motivation Theory to the retail environment, highlighting how different needs can motivate employees. The document includes potential employer information and concludes with a reflection on the value of setting and pursuing defined career goals. Desklib is a platform where students can find similar solved assignments and study resources.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary...................................................................................................................3
Introduction................................................................................................................................4
2.0 My Career.............................................................................................................................4
3.0 Goal Setting..........................................................................................................................6
Reference:................................................................................................................................11
Appendix 1...............................................................................................................................12
Appendix 2...............................................................................................................................16
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Executive Summary
The present report deals with the evaluation of the career plan. I have decided to work as a
sales assistant intern in Woolworth. The report also provides an overview of the career goals
which are short, long and the medium term. Moreover, the most important motivation theory
has also been discussed here.
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Introduction
The present portfolio deals with the identification of the career goals and appropriate
organization in which I would like to pursue my employment position. I would like to work
in the retail organization as it want to pursue my career in sales. I would like to work as a
sales assistant for the internship. The organization that I have selected in this case is
Woolworth which is one of the leading supermarket in Australia. The present report has two
different sections like my career identity and goal setting. The report would critically analyse
my position and evaluate my career and shed light on career management and career success.
2.0 My Career
While carrying out my studies on graduation I made certain plans related to my studies and
numbers that I would obtain in the exam. I have planned my learning schedule that would
help me to get the right marks. I have studied in such a manner so that I can get distinction.
There is huge competition in the employment field and hence it is important to obtain the
correct marks so that I can be competitive enough to get the right job. There is huge amount
of competition which implies that the candidates needs to be prepared for the employee
requirements. In graduation, one needs to be prepared for gathering the required information
so that it can be used in employment. Hence, in graduation I have planned to score at least
75% so that I can be competitive enough in the employment field.
After completing the graduation, I have planned for an internship in which I will be working
as a sales assistant. However, later I would like to make improvements in my position. I want
to take up the role of the sales manager and control and regulate the sales of the organization.
I wants to pursue my career in the sales department and create sales plan for the organization.
Careers Literature
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McDonald and Hite (2014) commented that career refers to series of the activities or the
lifelong procedures. Career development is the management of the personal career in an intra-
organizational or inter-organizational scenario. The effectiveness of one’s career depends
upon the information gathered and used in the correct manner for managing the objectives of
career. Management of the career implies training of the new skills, undertaking the better
responsibilities, making changes in career either in the same organization or by moving to a
different organization. Career success is directly connected with the goals and objectives to
be set an individual. The process of career development begins with the self-actualization and
self-assessment as per the interest and the capabilities. The interests are then linked with the
current options to make sure that the career is managed according to the needs of the
environment (Crowley‐Henry et al. 2018). For attaining success in life, the individuals need
to train him or herself for acquiring the skills that they need for the options or the career
chosen by him or her. For the purpose of attaining the desired competency, it is essential to
perform effectively to attain the goals that have been set.
The findings in the literature section seem to be compatible with my personal experience. In
this case, it can be mentioned that career development is directly proportional to the growth
of the individual and satisfaction and thus it should be effectively managed by the individual
and is not left at the mercy of any individual. However, an important contrast that I have
found in this case is that the experience of the candidates play an essential role in the career
management and the career development process.
I like to work in a retail sector and hence I have selected Woolworth. I would like work as an
intern in this organization. I would like to work as a sales assistant and would like to gather
information and experience on this matter. The experience that I would gather as a sales
assistant would help me to guide me in my future career when I will be fully employed in an
organization. The internship would help me to gather information about the work and would
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help me in the process of gathering experience about the sales department in the organization
and the ways in which the sales can be managed. Sales are important part of the business
organization and hence as an aspiring sales manager I would like to gather significant
information from the work.
3.0 Goal Setting
SHORT-TERM
1 YEAR
EARLY CAREER
3-5 YEARS
MID-CAREER
10+ YEARS
LATE CAREER
20+ YEARS
DRAFT GOAL I would be
completing the
graduation and
at the same time
gather
information
about the work
and need to
complete the
work.
I would like to work
as an intern in the
Woolworth. I would
like to work as a
sales assistant in the
internship.
I would like to obtain
a stable of job. I
would like to sales
development officer.
I will be sales
manager in future
and would focus on
improving the sales
of the company.
SPECIFIC This goal is
specific as it
would help to
manage career
and obtain
information
about the sales
department and
the process of
work.
I would like to work
as an intern in
Woolworth. I would
work in an
organization and
would assist the
customers in making
the right purchase.
The career goal is
specific as it would
help to develop my
career in the sales
department and would
further motivate me to
develop my career in
future career and be
the ultimate goal of
becoming sales
manager.
This goal is specific
as it would to fulfil
my ultimate goal. I
would like to work
as a sales manager
in the organization
and would improve
the sales of the
organization
through the
development of the
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effective strategy.
MEASURABL
E
I would be
accomplishing
the graduation
within 1 year. I
would be
carrying out my
studies for
obtaining 75%.
I would work as an
intern for six hours
in a day. I would be
working as a
member of the team.
I will also carry out
my studies for 5
hours so that I can
complete my studies.
I would work eight
hours per day. This
would help to pursue
my career in sales
organization.
I would like to
work for eight
hours. This would
help me to develop
my career and fulfil
my dreams and the
objectives.
ACHIEVABLE This objective is
attainable when I
would get the
certificate and
would get 75%.
This objective is
attainable when I
will be gathering
experience about the
work in sales. This
would help me to
gain certificate about
the experience that I
have gathered while
working.
This career goal would
be attained when I will
be able to reach a
particular salary and
would be able to
gather the required
knowledge and
understanding that
would help me in
making further
improvement in my
career.
This objective
would be attained
when I would
become the most
important and
successful sales
manager of the
organization and
would be able to
attain the most
important role and
enable the
organization to
attain success.
RELEVANT This goal is
relevant as it
would help to
accomplish my
objective to
pursue my career
This goal is relevant
as it would help to
gather information
about the sales
department that
would be effective
This goal is relevant
because it would help
to improve my role
and understanding as a
member of the sales
department.
This goal is
effective as it
would be effective
accomplish the
ultimate goal.
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in the sales
department,
for my future career.
TIME-BOUND The time which
is assigned for
the goal is 1
year.
This would take
another one and half
year
This would take five
years.
This goal would
take another 5
years.
FINAL GOAL I would be
completing the
graduation and
at the same time
gather
information
about the work
and need to
complete the
work.
I would like to work
as an intern in the
Woolworth. I would
like to work as a
sales assistant in the
internship.
I would like to obtain
a stable of job. I
would like to sales
development officer.
I will be sales
manager in future
and would focus on
improving the sales
of the company.
Retailing is a key economic activity in Australia that employs more staff as compared to any
other industry of the nation. The nature of employment within the industry is quite distinctive
from the rest of the economy. There is a higher percentage of part-time staff and women
employees as compared to male staff. Hence, in this case the motivation theory that would be
used is the Maslow’s Motivation Theory.
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Figure 1: Maslow’s Motivation Theory
(Source: Stoyanov, 2017)
As per this theory, I would be motivated by the different needs that my organization would
prove to improve my contribution. The five needs are important in this case as it would
influence to get promotion and obtain the needs.
The five career goals that are selected in this case are listed below:
 Defining the work goals
 Do not getting comfortable
 Maintain professional network
 Considering the opportunity
 Becoming the leader
Conclusion
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The present report has helped me to gather information about my career goals and the
ways I would attain success in future.
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Reference:
Crowley‐Henry, M., Benson, E.T. and Al Ariss, A., (2018). Linking Talent Management to
Traditional and Boundaryless Career Orientations: Research Propositions and Future
Directions. European Management Review.
McDonald, K.S. and Hite, L.M., (2014). Contemporary career literature and HRD. Handbook
of human resource development, pp.351-368.
Stoyanov, S., (2017). A theory of human motivation. Macat Library.
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Appendix 1
Potential employer 1:
Company: Woolworths
Contact person: Caryn
Position title: Sales and marketing executive
Poster address: Woolworths House, 93 Longmarket Street, Cape Town, 8001
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone number: [phone]
Email: NA
Organisation website: https://www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/page/about-us/
Overview of organisation: Woolworths is the best supermarket retailer of Australia
Opportunities and benefits:
Career prospects: Working at Woolworths Group gives a really potential career opportunity.
It is one of the best organisations in Australia and New Zealand and therefore, working in this
organisation will enhance my ability to get employment in international corporations
Opportunities: The main opportunities include improvement of skills, team working skills,
communication and interpersonal skill improvement by engaging as an employee within this
organisation.
Distinctive features: Woolworth Group has own training and development programs and
therefore provides great career growth opportunities.
Potential employer 2: Coles
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