Career Mapping

Your Career Journey

A guide to determining your professional path

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Content

INTRODUCTION

• Career Jungle Gym
• The 3 Steps of your Career Journey

Career Conversations

• AMP Conversations
• Manager 1:1s
• Mentorships

Professional Development Plan

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• Self-Reflection
• Goal Setting with AMP
• Exploring Opportunities
• Evaluating Roles
• Drafting a Plan

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Execution

• Selecting Learning Content & Trainings
• Applying for Positions
• Transitioning to a New Role

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Resources

Introduction

At WMG we are committed to empowering our employees to drive their professional development and embark on a journey that aligns with their personal goals and career aspirations. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and fellow employees at each stage of their career to foster a culture and build a future rooted in equity and inclusivity.

Career Jungle Gym

Progressing in a world that is fast-changing and unpredictable requires you to be flexible, agile, and open-minded. Rigid "career ladders" may not be as practical as a career jungle gym that encourages individuals to make horizontal or diagonal moves in order to gain new skills and experiences that will prove beneficial for long-term success. There are opportunities for our employees to move between labels, corporate and shared services in order to maximize breadth and depth of experience.

Your next move is as easy as 1 2 3...

Professional Development Plan

Execution

Career Conversations

Career Conversations

Career conversations are planned, constructive, and frequent discussions between you and your manager or mentor intended to guide you in your professional development. Conversations should be ongoing and driven by you.

Career Conversations

Mentorships

AMP

Manager 1:1s

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AMP Conversations

AMP conversations are opportunities outside of your regular 1:1 meetings for you and your manager to focus on your professional development. The AMP process is goal orientated and conversations should help create alignment, clarity & purpose.

• Schedule your AMP conversation with your manager and come prepared by reviewing the conversation guide
• Discuss your successes and learnings
• Take notes and document/update your goals in Workday
• Conversations should be scheduled (at least) four or two times a year*

Performance and Career Conversations

*AMP is a global process. In some countries the AMP conversations are twice a year, in April & October

AMP Conversation Guide

Manager 1:1s

Tips for Effective Meetings

Regular meetings with your manager can be an effective way to measure your progress and help you stay on track in your development. Discussions should be a safe space for open and honest feedback. They are an opportunity to show you are invested in your professional growth and voice how your manager can best support you in your journey.

Schedule a reoccurring meeting and hold your manager accountable

Come prepared with topics you want to discuss

Don't just focus on status updates

Send questions/work in advance if time is needed to review

Take notes and follow up

Mentorships

Mentors act as a trusted advisor and can help you develop new skills, broaden your professional networks, and navigate your career journey.

WMG Mentorship Programs

• Mentoring is a hugely important tool that we can offer people at WMG to aid with their career progression, get in touch with your local People Team to know more

Initiating a Mentor Relationship

Finding a Mentor

• Go to industry events
• Leverage your networks

• Join a mentorship program

Asking your Mentor

1. Do your homework: How can this person help you achieve your goals. What experience or skills do they have that would make them a good mentor for you?
2. Know yourself and your career plan: What kind of support are you looking for a mentor to provide? Identify your strengths, weaknesses, and current goals to help clarify areas where a mentor can provide guidance.
3. Come with a plan: Think about the logistics of the relationship. How often will you meet? Will it be in person or virtual?

Warner Music Mentoring Guide

Being a Model Mentee

Set ongoing personal & professional goals

Seek to understand through active listening

Focus on continuous self-development

Invest the success of the mentoring relationship

Check, challenge and support each other

Bring passion and enthusiasm to the conversations

Be yourself by acting authentically and respectively

Warner Music Mentoring Guide

Professional Development Plan

Your professional development plan is a blueprint for your career journey. Informed by your self-reflection and AMP conversations, your plan is a tool to document your goals, hold yourself accountable, measure your progress, prioritize your efforts, and stay focused on your development.

Professional Development Plan

Drafting a Plan

Exploring Opportunities

Self-Reflection

Evaluating Roles

Goal Setting

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Self-Reflection

Before you begin to map out your career journey, it is important to understand where you are today. This clarity will help you choose an opportunity aligned with your goals and draft a development plan that is effective.

Lists for Reflection*

• Strengths
• Interests
• Areas for development
• How you want to feel in your next role
• What do you want out of your next role
• Values

*Lists adapted from "How to Develop Your Career Plan" by Careercake

AMP- Setting & Achieving Goals

Setting goals allows you to take control, prioritize your development, measure your progress, and stay focused.

The Process

1. Identify performance, development and career priorities
2. Document your goals and enter them in Workday
3. Work on actions towards the achievement of your goals

AMP 2.0 – Helping You Achieve Your Goals

AMP Snapshot – Setting Goals For Success

• Give your goals meaning
• Measure your goals
• Manage your goals

THINK About...

AMP Goal Setting Guide

Exploring Opportunities

As a company that is focused on inclusion and belonging, WMG prioritizes and supports your career development and mobility. We encourage you to seek career opportunities that may be suitable for your experience and interests and are aligned with your professional goals.

How to apply...

What to look for...

Where to search...

• Engage with your Manager & People Team Representative
• Submit your application in the Career worklet in Workday*

• Positions that allow you to pursue what you are curious & passionate about
• Experiences that provide you with knowledge & skills aligned with your goals

Workday

Go-Contribute Slack Channel

TIP

THINK About...

Try to not limit your search by focusing only on more senior roles as a lateral move may be more beneficial in your long-term journey.

*If you need assistance with your application or to learn more about the position, we encourage you to reach out to the TA Partner assigned to the role

Internal Transfer Guidelines

Evaluating Roles

At WMG you're expected to grow yourself with the support of our leaders. In that spirit, we encourage our people to apply for new opportunities and-to the best of our ability-will provide resources to facilitate the transition. To ensure you receive adequate support, you first need to understand what you need, how those needs can be met, and a timeline for when they need to be fulfilled. Follow the below steps to critically evaluate potential opportunities and draft a suitable priorities plan.

• Prioritize training & learning opportunities
• Draft a plan to achieve your next milestone within your desired timeframe

• Identify the skills & experience gaps
• Determine if those attributes are required to be eligible to apply

• Revisit your self-reflection
• Compare your strengths & areas for improvement to the job description

THINK About...

Progress intentionally

Progress efficiently

Progress effectively

Drafting a Plan

Now that you have taken the time to self-reflect, set your goals, and identify and evaluate potential opportunities, it is time to put it all on "paper" and create a plan. Documenting and prioritizing the steps in your career journey will help you stay focused, accountable and motivated. When drafting your plan, choose a method that works best for you to ensure you remain engaged with the process and continue to leverage this tool throughout your journey.

Tools for Planning

Journal/Diary

Whiteboard

Excel

Software

THINK About...

*If you are interested in attending training on Career Development Plans, reach out to your People Team Partner

Execution

Once you have drafted your development plan, it is time to take action and start working towards your goals. Execute with an open mind and be patient with yourself. Strive for progression not perfection and you will continue to see results.

Selecting Learning Content & Trainings

External Training

Workday Learning

Learning at WMG

• WHAT is it: A comprehensive offering of fully-developed and customizable learning experiences
• HOW to navigate it: Reflect on your priorities and identify courses based on learning objectives
• WHO can help: Reach out to your People Team Partner or the Learning & Development Team*

• WHAT is it: Training or courses offered outside of WMG
• HOW to navigate it: If internal resources cannot fulfill a training need, you can request support pursuing an external offering
• WHO can help: Reach out to your People Team Partner to initiate the process

• WHAT is it: An extensive catalog of external and internally generated content covering a vast array of topics
• HOW to navigate it: Think of your AMP goals or areas for development and filter your search by language and topic

• WHO can help: Reach out to the Learning Team if you need assistance finding relevant content

*Learning Team Contact Info Amercias: learning@wmg.com & UK: learninguk@warnermusic.com

Applying for Opportunities

GO Contribute Assignments

Full-Time & Temp Positions

• Fill out the "GO Contribute Application" accessible via the GO-Contribute Slack Channel
• Email your line manager and relevant People partner or Talent Partner (US/UK) informing them they have applied

• Submit your application in Workday
• If your experience and educational background closely match the job requirements, the TA Partner will contact you for an interview
• If you're not minimally qualified, you will also be notified
• We encourage you to inform your Current Leader that you've applied
• You may request that your application for a position be kept confidential and we will do our best to honor this request
• You do not need to notify anyone until there is mutual interest with the Hiring Leader.
• If you are under consideration for an opportunity, you are required to notify your Current leader

Go Contribute

Internal Transfer Guidelines

Transitioning

Your manager should understand and encourage your career and development goals. We recommend acting with transparency throughout the process to the degree you are comfortable. Open communication and trust between you and your manager will help create a positive constructive experience.

It will be important for you t be an active participant in this process and voice your questions and needs for a smooth transition and to ensure you are set up for success.

If your transfer is imminent, your manager and the Hiring Leader will negotiate the "transfer date" and will work with you, the TA Partner and your People Partner on your transition.

If you are selected as a finalist, the TA Partner will work with your People Partner to facilitate conversations between the Hiring Leader, your manager, and you to discuss your transition to the new role and determine the transfer date.

Tools for Planning

Excel

Internal Transfer Guidelines

Resources

Facilitator-Led Training

Finance Career Catalog

Guides

Videos

Videos

Mentoring at Warner Music

Career Jungle Gym

Finding a Mentor

Performance & Career Conversations

Being a Good Mentee

Developing your Career Plan

Helping you Achieve your Goals

Setting Goals for Success

Facilitator-Led Training

Learning at WMG

Establishing Priorities & Career Development Plans

Maximizing Impact

Fine-Tune your Brand

Elevating Your Presence

Reach out to the Learning Team at learning@wmg.com or learninguk@warnermusic.com for a complete list of offerings

Guides

AMP Conversation Guide

Warner Music Mentoring Guide

Warner Music Mentoring Guide

Internal Transfer Guidelines

Go Contribute