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3 examples of Career Development metrics and KPIs

What are Career Development metrics?

Crafting the perfect Career Development metrics can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're juggling daily responsibilities. That's why we've put together a collection of examples to spark your inspiration.

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Examples of Career Development metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Youth Employment Support

  • 1. Employment Rate

    The percentage of trained youths who secure formal employment within a defined period.

    What good looks like for this metric: 60-70%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Enhance job matching with employer networks
    • Develop personalised career coaching programs
    • Provide job readiness workshops
    • Offer internship or apprenticeship opportunities
    • Strengthen partnerships with local businesses
  • 2. Average Time To Employment

    The average duration between program completion and securing a formal job.

    What good looks like for this metric: 3-6 months

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Streamline the job application process
    • Increase interviewing preparation support
    • Foster relationships with quick-hiring companies
    • Regularly update job market trends
    • Provide continuous job search support
  • 3. Retention Rate

    The percentage of youths who remain employed for at least six months in their first job.

    What good looks like for this metric: 70-80%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Implement follow-up support for new employees
    • Offer skill enhancement workshops
    • Encourage mentor-mentee relationships
    • Promote workplace adaptability training
    • Facilitate employee feedback sessions
  • 4. Salary Growth Rate

    The percentage increase in earnings for employed youths over a specified period.

    What good looks like for this metric: 5-10% annually

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Encourage negotiations for better starting salaries
    • Provide skill improvement sessions
    • Highlight high-growth career paths
    • Support networking events
    • Track industry salary trends
  • 5. Job Satisfaction Rate

    The percentage of youths reporting satisfaction with their employment within the first year.

    What good looks like for this metric: 70-85%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Conduct regular job satisfaction surveys
    • Provide career development opportunities
    • Encourage work-life balance
    • Facilitate peer support groups
    • Address workplace grievances promptly

Metrics for Fulfillment and growth

  • 1. Employee engagement score

    Measures the level of engagement employees feel towards their work, typically gathered through surveys

    What good looks like for this metric: 70-80%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Encourage open communication
    • Provide opportunities for feedback
    • Recognize and reward achievements
    • Offer professional development programs
    • Foster a positive work environment
  • 2. Employee retention rate

    Calculated as the percentage of employees who stay with the company over a specific period

    What good looks like for this metric: 85-90%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Create clear career paths
    • Provide competitive compensation
    • Ensure work-life balance
    • Foster a strong company culture
    • Conduct exit interviews
  • 3. Professional development participation

    Tracks the number of employees engaging in professional development activities

    What good looks like for this metric: 60-75%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Promote development opportunities
    • Subsidize costs of courses
    • Incorporate development into performance reviews
    • Provide time for learning
    • Highlight success stories
  • 4. Internal promotion rate

    Percentage of roles filled by internal candidates rather than external hires

    What good looks like for this metric: 15-20%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Identify and groom top talent
    • Offer leadership training
    • Create mentorship programs
    • Set clear promotion criteria
    • Monitor and address skill gaps
  • 5. Work-life balance score

    Evaluates how employees feel about their work-life balance, often measured through surveys

    What good looks like for this metric: 70-80%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Implement flexible work hours
    • Encourage taking vacations
    • Promote wellness programs
    • Regularly assess workloads
    • Provide support for remote work

Metrics for Completing BBA Degree

  • 1. GPA

    The grade point average (GPA) measures academic performance by averaging the grades received in all courses

    What good looks like for this metric: A typical benchmark would be a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Create a study schedule
    • Join study groups
    • Seek feedback from professors
    • Utilise campus resources like tutoring
    • Stay organised with assignments
  • 2. Course Completion Rate

    The percentage of courses successfully completed out of those enrolled

    What good looks like for this metric: Aim to complete at least 90% of enrolled courses

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Plan your course load effectively
    • Drop courses only if necessary
    • Use a planner to keep track of deadlines
    • Seek help early for difficult courses
    • Regularly review your academic plan
  • 3. Attendance Rate

    The percentage of classes attended compared to the total number required

    What good looks like for this metric: Maintain an attendance rate of 90% or higher

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Set alarms to avoid missing classes
    • Prioritise class attendance
    • Schedule classes at convenient times
    • Inform instructors of unavoidable absences
    • Participate in class to stay engaged
  • 4. Skill Development

    The acquisition of key skills related to the BBA curriculum, including communication, teamwork, and analytical skills

    What good looks like for this metric: Significant improvement in communication and analytical skills over the course of study

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Attend workshops and seminars
    • Engage in extracurricular activities
    • Take on internship opportunities
    • Request feedback on skills
    • Practise skills in real-world scenarios
  • 5. Extracurricular Involvement

    Participation in clubs, organisations, and activities outside of academic coursework

    What good looks like for this metric: Participate in at least two significant extracurricular activities

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Join clubs related to business
    • Volunteer for leadership roles
    • Attend networking events
    • Balance activities with academics
    • Seek diverse involvement opportunities

Tracking your Career Development metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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