A career is a sequence of positions/jobs held by a person during the course of working life. According to Edwin B. Hippo “a career is a sequence of separate but related work activities that provide continuity, order and meaning to a person’s life”.
Career of an employee represents various jobs performed by him during the course of his working life. This is described as career path.
In the case of an ordinary worker, the career path includes the following jobs positions: Unskilled Worker – Semi-skilled Worker – Skilled Worker – Highly Skilled Worker Assistant Foreman – Foreman.
Employees (of all categories) want to grow in their careers as this provides more salary, higher status and opportunity to use knowledge, education and skills effectively. An individual with potential joins a firm not for job but for development. An organization has to provide better opportunities to its employee in their career development and also use their efficient services for the benefit organization. A proper linking between career of an employee and organizational needs is essential. This gives benefits to employees and the organization.
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