Which term describes the ongoing process of identifying career goals and the means to achieve them?

• A. Career Planning
• B. Career Development
• C. Training and Development
• D. Compensation Programs

Answer: (A)

Career planning is the ongoing process of identifying your career goals and the steps needed to reach them. It starts with self-assessment to understand your strengths, interests, and values, then exploring options, setting specific goals, and outlining concrete actions such as training, job rotations, stretch assignments, mentoring, and networking. In CHRA performance management, it ties development activities to performance objectives and succession planning, helping both the employee and the organization map a clear path forward. Training and development are about building skills; career development covers broader growth opportunities, while compensation programs concern pay and benefits, not the planning of career paths.