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Career <br />._&_ 11' <br />Informational Interviews People in positions doing the type of work identified in an <br />employee's Career Development Plan are valuable <br />contacts. Through an informational interview or job <br />shadow, an employee may find out more about the nature <br />of the work and the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed <br />to perform successfully in the job. Contacts within the <br />departments can be identified by HRRS staff. For more <br />information about information interviewing check <br />resources in the career development library. <br />Assessment Resources HRRS has a number of resources available to help <br />employees identify their job interests. Examples include <br />Career Information System programs, Skills, Myers- <br />Briggs Type Indicator, and the Career Assessment Guide. <br />Career Development Library HRRS has books and videos available in a lending library <br />on such topics as career exploration, interview skills, <br />resume writing, and job searching. <br />OPPORTUNrMS <br />Career Development Contacts Contacts offer employees an informal opportunity to learn <br />about the CDAP prior to contacting a supervisor or HRRS <br />staff. Contacts provide general program information to <br />employees and make referrals to HRRS staff; the EAP, <br />and/or other employees who have accessed the program. <br />City Sponsored Training The Coordinated Training Program Calendar lists in -house <br />training opportunities for all City employees. The <br />calendar is easy to access online, through a division's <br />administrative office, or by contacting HR.RS/Performance <br />& Development. Examples of classes include conflict <br />management, listening skills, _ and meeting skills. <br />Individual departments may also provide various training <br />opportunities, particularly in technical skills, for their <br />employees. Supervisory approval is required to attend <br />training through the Coordinated Training Program or a <br />training sponsored by another department. <br />(CDbooklet 11199) <br />P] <br />