Career Development

1. An award given after completing a shorter program that concentrates on a specific skill or knowledge base
3. A career trajectory defined by shifts job changes every five to ten years. This person is motivated not by power but learning new things
7. A career concept focused on rapid movement up the corporate ladder. Success is measured in the level one has reached and in essence the power, responsibility, and influence one has achieved.
8. This person is motivated by being known as the best among his or her peers. This career concept is considered the most stable and historically dominant career path. They view success as a lifelong commitment to a chosen profession
11. The stage before gaining permanent employment. Typical age is 21-25 years of age. This period is when a lot of expectations of careers are developed.
12. A degree given after completion from a four-year college or university. This degree normally requires 120 credit hours
13. Frequent job changes often into unrelated job fields every 3 to 5 years. This person values independence and variety.

2. The initial job search, applying for a job, and accepting your first long term position. Typical age range is 25-35 years of age.
4. For those that have successfully progressed through mid stage this is an opportunity for less demanding work. Typical age is 45-55 years of age.
5. A degree awarded to a student after completion of two additional years in a specialized program after completing a bachelors program
6. After several decades of working this group is looking at retirement and enjoying their time outside of their careers. Typical age is 55-65
9. This stage is characterized by career stability and progression or a transition into a new field or profession. Typical age is 35-45 years of age
10. A degree given after completion of a two-year program normally at a community college or junior college. This degree normally requires 60 credit hours