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Sinead

Hi All,

This is my first post on the forums so I'm hoping that I've come to the right place!

It's that time of year again, and I've just had my end of year review with my Head of T&D who is my line manager. She has asked the inevitable question of where I want to be in 12 months and how I'm going to get there and I've immediately come up blank.

As a bit of background, I've worked as a T&D officer for around 8 years, I've got my CIPD qualifications and am currently working for a company who have different UK locations. I am the only T&D presence in my office, with no plans or real opportunity to expand the proposition.

My current role is quite varied already, as I'm currently:

- Designing, reviewing and delivering monthly induction
- Leading development programmes (middle management, senior leadership)
- Supporting the design/delivery/assessment of in-house apprenticeships

My manager is not really interested in me gaining any further qualifications but wants me to have a clear career plan for myself.

I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or experience in this type of situation? I just have no idea what the next step in my career would be!

Thank you so much in advance!

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  • Hi Sinead
    It sounds like you are quite happy in your role and that you enjoy it very much. Are there any short courses in T&D that take your fancy? It would also be good for your CPD.
    There is nothing wrong with not wanting to 'climb that career ladder' if you are happy where you are but it may be worth giving the question some serious thought of whether you plan on staying with your current company or perhaps move on into a more managerial role with a new company? If not, I would just say this to your boss and be completely honest.
    Remember that just because your manager isn't really interested in you gaining further qualifications, if that is what YOU want to do, then go for it.
    Lisa
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  • Hi Sinead
    It sounds like you are quite happy in your role and that you enjoy it very much. Are there any short courses in T&D that take your fancy? It would also be good for your CPD.
    There is nothing wrong with not wanting to 'climb that career ladder' if you are happy where you are but it may be worth giving the question some serious thought of whether you plan on staying with your current company or perhaps move on into a more managerial role with a new company? If not, I would just say this to your boss and be completely honest.
    Remember that just because your manager isn't really interested in you gaining further qualifications, if that is what YOU want to do, then go for it.
    Lisa
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