PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT DURING YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE OBJECTIVES • DEFINE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT • EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT • IDENTIFY THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO HAVE A SUSTAINABLE PROFESSIONAL CAREER WHAT IS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT  IT REFERS TO ONGOING PROCESS OF ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES THAT ENHANCE AN INDIVIDUAL’S PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH IMPORTANCE : LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT • ALLOWS YOU TO HAVE A BETTER FUTURE IN TERMS OF YOUR CHOSEN CAREER • GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITIES TO HONE AND MASTER YOUR SKILLS • PROVIDES CONTINUITY AND A DIRECTION ON YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAREER AND/OR PROFESSION • CREATES ENTHUSIASM ESPECIALLY IF THERE ARE POSITIVE RESULTS IN YOUR ACTION ITEMS (LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT) WAYS TO HAVE A SUSTAINABLE PROFESSIONAL CAREER Acquire a mentor Have a Role Model Study Set Goals Professional Acquaintances Volunteer ACQUIRE A MENTOR  A MENTOR IS SOMEONE WHO KNOWS YOU VERY WELL FROM YOUR STRENGTH TO YOUR WEAKNESSES. THEY ALSO GIVE A PERSONALIZED ADVICES TO HELP YOU. HAVE A ROLE MODEL  A PERSON WHO YOU WANT TO EMULATE IN TERMS OF CAREER AND/OR LIFESTYLE STUDY  KNOWLEDGE IS NO LONGER CONFINED IN THE BOOKS AND DOES NOT HAVE TO ALWAYS COME FROM A PROFESSOR.  TAKING AN ONLINE COURSES TO STAY UP-TO-DATE AND ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS TO FIND NEW OPPORTUNITIES IF NEEDED SET GOALS  A GOAL IS A DESIRED OUTCOME OR ACHIEVEMENT THAT AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP AIMS TO ATTAIN WITHIN WITHIN A SPECIFIC TIMEFRAME.  IT SERVE AS A GUIDING PRINCIPLE, PROVIDING DIRECTION AND MOTIVATION TOWARDS A DESIRED FUTURE STATE. S • Specific M • Measurable A • Attainable R • Realistic T • Timely PROFESSIONAL ACQUINTANCES  ARE INDIVIDUALS YOU’VE MET IN A PROFESSIONAL SETTING, BUT WITH WHOM YOU DON’T HAVE A CLOSE OR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP.  THEY ARE PEOPLE YOU KNOW BY NAME BUT YOU WOULDN’T REALLY CONSIDER THEM AS A FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES WHY ESTABLISH PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS? 1. YOU GAIN ACCESS TO INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES 2. IT PROVIDES AN AVENUE FOR SKILL ENHANCEMENT 3. IT PROVIDES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 4. YOU ESTABLISH LASTING FRIENDSHIPS VOLUNTEER  THE ACT OF FREELY OFFERING YOUR TIME AND SKILLS TO HELP OTHERS OR SUPPORT A CAUSE WITHOUT EXPECTING ANY FINANCIAL COMPENSATION.

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