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— Think about any professionally-developed person in your field and share his/her professional path.   

 

— If you were him/her, would you keep the same path?

 

— What steps in your professional development are you planning to make after you graduate?

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professional development opportunities refer to the acquisition of skills and knowledge.

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Professional Development  is a means of supporting people in the workplace, to understand 

them.

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It can be a step on the ladder to higher qualifications or enhanced job prospects. 

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It requires a new knowledge and information.

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Young people who have a strong desire will always achieve their goals.

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The specialists who are working with young people should motivate and encourage them.

1.  If they offer me the job

a) you will achieve your goals.

2.  If you wanted to grow in your professional career b) you would be aware of news in this sphere and 

exchange ideas with scholars of this field.

3.  If  you  define  your  personal  development  plans 

beforehand

c) we wouldn’t have such problems.

4.  If you are professional in your field

d) you would continue learning.

5.  If you took part in an international conference

e) you will be introduced with a veriety of approaches 

to personal development including consultation, 

coaching,  mentoring,  reflective  supervision  and 

technical assistance.

6.  If she were more responsible for her duties

f) I’ll turn it down.

7.  If you go to schools specialized in career 

development

g) I would advice you to take an on-line course which 

is offered by local education agency.

8.  If you were really interested in professional 

development

h) you’ll manage to succeed in your career path.

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