Training and Development Specialists
On the Job
Training and Development Specialists develop training programs and hold training to improve employees' performance on the job. They may analyze training needs.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.
- Train personnel on managerial topics.
- Train personnel to enhance job skills.
- Conduct surveys in organizations.
- Update professional knowledge.
- Advise others on human resources topics.
- Develop training materials.
- Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
- Monitor financial indicators.
- Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Working with a group or team.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Sitting.
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