What is career type in SAP PA-TM - Talent Management?

SAP Term: career type

• Component: PA-TM

• Component Name: Talent Management

• Description: States the type of career, for example, a functional career or a management career with personnel responsibility.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  Career type is a feature of SAP Talent Management (PA-TM) that allows an organization to define the career paths of its employees. It is used to define the different types of career paths available to employees, such as technical, managerial, or administrative. It also allows organizations to define the different levels within each career type, such as junior, mid-level, and senior. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Career type can be used to create a career path for each employee. This can be done by assigning a career type to each employee and then defining the different levels within that career type. For example, an employee may be assigned the technical career type and then have levels such as junior, mid-level, and senior defined for them. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a career path for an employee, it is important to consider their individual skills and experience. This will help ensure that the career path is tailored to their individual needs and goals. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that career paths can be changed over time as an employee’s skills and experience evolve. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP Talent Management (PA-TM) also includes features such as job profiles, competency profiles, and succession planning which can be used in conjunction with career types to create comprehensive career paths for employees. Additionally, SAP SuccessFactors Learning can be used to provide employees with training and development opportunities that are tailored to their individual career paths.