Our careers and work take up so much of our lives; the more we can do to enjoy them, the better. In fact, research by wellbeing expert and best-selling author Tom Rath shows that career satisfaction plays a major role in overall wellbeing.
As ASTD's new Community of Practice Manager for Career Development, I look forward to connecting you with the high quality tools, content, and resources you need to advance and develop your T&D career.
This community is your link to career development experts and practitioners with leading-edge advice and resources in the area of career planning, the job search, personal and organizational career development as well as the T&D job market.
In addition, this community will help you grow as a T&D professional. Come here to find out what it takes to be a T&D star today by learning more about the new ASTD Competency Model. ASTD members can use the newly revised Career Navigator assessment tool, which is based on the new Competency Model, to learn about their own professional skills gap and build a personal development plan. In addition, you can check here for the latest in credentialing, competencies, and education programs to help you grow professionally.
And --when you’re ready to look for that next job, your first stop should be the ASTD Job Bank, the leading source of opportunities for T&D professionals. You can also sign up for career coaching with ASTD approved coaches and for resume and other career services through the ASTD’s Job Bank’s Career Center for more individualized help.
So….need more information on a particular career-related topic to help you better manage or advance your career? We want to know! Please drop me a line and email me at careerdevelopment@astd.org or look me up and connect with me on LinkedIn. Look forward to hearing from you!
Phaedra Brotherton, CPRW, CDF
Community of Practice Manager,
Career Development