Career Planning and Development: Learning Through Experience Sharing

Description

Career Planning & Development – Learning Through Experience Sharing is an insightful and practical guide designed to help students, professionals, and career aspirants understand the evolving landscape of career growth. Drawing from decades of rich academic, administrative, and industry experience, the authors present a valuable blend of theory, real-life examples, case studies, and personal reflections that illuminate the realities of career planning.

The book provides a deep understanding of essential concepts such as career decision-making, skill development, personality growth, workplace behaviour, leadership qualities, and long-term professional planning. By combining academic knowledge with years of hands-on experience, the authors guide readers on how to build a sustainable and successful career in today’s competitive world.

This book stands out for its experience-based approach—offering lessons learned from years of working in the fields of education, management, HRD, banking, training, and public sector organizations. It encourages readers to understand their strengths, explore opportunities, and adopt a proactive mindset for personal and professional development.

Ideal for students, fresh graduates, working professionals, and anyone seeking structured career guidance, this book serves as a trusted mentor for building confidence, enhancing employability, and achieving long-term career success.

Key Features

A practical, experience-driven approach to career development

Covers personality development, HRD, leadership, and professional skills

Includes real-life examples, case studies, and experience-sharing insights

Written by highly experienced academicians and industry professionals

Provides guidance on career decision-making, planning, and long-term growth

Suitable for students, job seekers, young professionals, and trainees

Easy-to-understand language with clear explanations and actionable advice

Bridges theoretical understanding with real-world professional challenges

Author Information

Prof. (Dr.) Roop Krishen Khar

Dr. Khar is a distinguished academician and research scientist with extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He has held key positions for over 35 years at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, including Dean, HOD, and Dean Students Welfare.
He has supervised numerous Ph.D., M.Pharm, and research projects and has published more than 450 research papers with a cumulative impact score of over 22,000 citations.
Dr. Khar has authored eleven textbooks, including the widely known Leon Lachman’s Text Book of Industrial Pharmacy. He has been involved with national and international scientific bodies and has significantly contributed to pharmaceutical sciences and academic development in India.

Dr. I.K. Kilam

Dr. Kilam holds advanced master’s degrees in Applied Physics and Management and has extensive experience in HRD, career planning, and management development.
He served 34 years in Punjab National Bank, handling leadership roles like Deputy General Manager and coordinating training activities across India.
He has conducted extensive training programs on HRD, HRM, entrepreneurship, and personality development and has authored articles, research works, and books including Banking Differently and My Career Story.
Dr. Kilam also taught MBA students and contributed significantly to institutional development at various educational institutions.