Career Competencies Research Articles

Antecedents Of Career Optimism, Career Success, And Competence For Career Sustainability As A Professional Lecturer In Indonesia

This study aims to examine the relationship between the variables of career optimism, career success, and competence on career sustainability directly and indirectly in private universities in Indonesia. This study uses quantitative methods with structural equation modelling analysis techniques. The result is that career optimism has no effect on career competence, but career optimism has a positive effect on career sustainability. Furthermore, the results of indirect testing found that career competence is not able to intervene in the relationship between career optimism variables and career sustainability, but career success is able to strongly mediate the relationship between career optimism variables and career competence and strongly moderate the relationship between career optimism variables and career sustainability. The implication of this research is that all lecturers are expected to start thinking about their career sustainability, either by improving their abilities or taking higher education to reach a professional level as lecturers and educators.

Young Gamers Outside Education, Employment or Training: Translating Computer Gaming Skills to Job Relevant Competencies

9.5 per cent of people aged between 15 and 29 in Norway are ‘not in education, employment or training’ (NEET) (Statistisk sentralbyrå, 2022). NEET status is generally associated with several negative factors, such as lack of social mobility, poverty, negative socioeconomic status and persistent exclusion from education and work life (Wrigley, 2017). Work exclusion represents a significant challenge on both a macroeconomic level and for the individuals who experience work exclusion. The perspective of computer games as learning tools has resulted in an increased interest in how games can generate positive changes in the player (Gee, 2007; McGonigal, 2012). From the perspective of career guidance, it is central to look at whether the positive changes and the learning such change implies can be used to develop career competencies and skills that are attractive for the world of work. This paper reports on a project to develop, conduct, study and evaluate an occupational training program for 15 young gamers between the ages of 18 and 30 classified as NEET. The research question for the project is how participants in a work preparation course experience computer gaming as an arena for developing career competencies and skills and how these skills and competencies may contribute to the participants’ employability

Brazilian student-athletes' perceived possession of dual career competencies

Dual career is defined as a career with the major foci on sport and studies or work. Dual career competencies are all the skills and attitudes that allow athletes to balance their educational development to their sports careers. This study aimed to investigate the differences in perceived possession of competencies (Dual Career Management; Career Plan; Emotional Awareness; Social Intelligence and Adaptability) between Brazilian student-athletes of both sexes, types of educational institutions (TEI) – private and public, and educational level (EL) – secondary and higher education. 745 Brazilian student-athletes (Mage = 17.3 ± 5.4; 54% female; 8% student-athletes with disabilities) completed the Brazilian version of the Dual Career Competency Questionnaire for Athletes. The results showed statistically significant outcomes in the main effect for sex and EL. Female student-athletes from public TEI (M = 4.23 + 0.38) presented higher perceived possession for Dual Career Management when compared to male student-athletes from the same categorization of TEI (M = 4.03 + 0.04). Female student-athletes from private TEI reported lower perceived possession for Emotional Awareness (M = 3.73 + 0.04). The results of this investigation can support (1) coaches, family, stakeholders in general and the student-athletes themselves in better grasping and optimizing their attitudes towards dual career and (2) researchers advance knowledge in this very recent area in Brazil. Keywords: dual career, student-athlete, competencies, education, sports training

Exploring How Career Competencies and Psychological Mobility Lead to Career Success

Exploring How Career Competencies and Psychological Mobility Lead to Career Success

Factors Affecting Organizational Commitment in Catering Industry: Haidilao as a Case Study

Organizational commitment is crucial for organizational development. This study analyzes the case of Hai Di Lao to explore the factors influencing organizational commitment in the restaurant industry. The research methodology includes an online survey, yielding 418 valid responses. The results indicate that both results orientation and employee orientation significantly impact organizational commitment through mediating variables: career goal progress, career competence development, promotion rate, and salary growth. Specifically, results orientation significantly affects career goal progress, career competence development, promotion rate, and salary growth, while employee orientation also significantly influences these career-related outcomes. This study emphasizes the critical role of career competence development, promotion opportunities, and salary growth in enhancing employee loyalty, providing empirical evidence for HR managers and organizational leaders in the restaurant industry to design effective retention strategies. Additionally, it recommends that future research adopt longitudinal methods to explore other potential mediating variables, such as job satisfaction and work-life balance, on organizational commitment.

Exploring the Benefits of Boundarylessness: Pathways From Boundaryless Career Orientation to Insecurity and Engagement

The increasing demand for flexibility and adaptability among workers underscores the necessity to explore the outcomes of enhanced proactivity in employees. This study explores the role of job crafting and career competencies (i.e., knowing why, knowing how, and knowing whom) in the relationship between boundaryless career orientation and opposite indicators of subjective career success (i.e., work engagement and job insecurity). Data collected on a sample of 1431 Italian workers (75.5% females; Mage = 37.95) were tested using nested models via Structural Equation Modeling. The results provided support for a significant serial mediation pathway from boundaryless career orientation to work engagement and perceived job insecurity through the subsequent role of job crafting and career competencies. This study sheds light on the protective role of a boundaryless career orientation in fueling a proactive attitude to navigate the progressive fading of traditional career paths and employment stability while sustaining workers’ engagement.

Developing a model for life skills training through the enhancement of academic, personal, social, and career competencies for middle school students

Developing a model for life skills training through the enhancement of academic, personal, social, and career competencies for middle school students

Increasing the chances of career success abroad: the role of cultural orientations in the relationship between international students’ protean career orientation, career competencies and perceived employability

ABSTRACT A successful school-to-work transition is a foundation for long-term career success. Yet, in an increasingly globalized world of work, there is still little understanding of this process in the context of international students – skilled migrants whose school-to-work transition may be complicated by the cross-cultural transition. This study aimed to answer the research question: to what extent are international students’ individualism/collectivism and acculturation orientations related to the indirect relationship between a protean career orientation and perceived employability via career competencies? To answer this question, we conducted a quantitative study among 302 international Master’s students in the Netherlands. Our findings showed that having a protean career orientation is related positively to perceived employability via career competencies. Contrary to our expectations, international students’ individualism/collectivism cultural orientation did not moderate this indirect relationship. However, surprisingly, high individualism was negatively associated with career competencies. Regarding acculturation orientations, we found that host culture orientation did not impact the indirect relationship between a protean career orientation and perceived employability, while high home culture orientation strengthened this relationship. Together, these findings show that both career and cultural orientations may play a role in international students’ career competencies development and employability and, thus, their career success abroad.

Authentic leadership – a source of tacit knowledge sharing and career competence in service sector

PurposeThis study aimed to examine the correlation between authentic leadership and career competence, exploring the mediating roles of tacit knowledge sharing and employee service innovative behavior.Design/methodology/approachData were collected using convenience sampling and a time-lagged design from the Pakistani banking sector. The time-lagged design was employed to gather data at two different points in time. SPSS statistical software was used for descriptive analysis, and hypotheses were tested using Mplus.FindingsThe results demonstrate that authentic leadership has a significant positive impact on tacit knowledge sharing. This knowledge sharing, in turn, positively impacts employee service innovative behavior, which subsequently enhances career competence. Furthermore, tacit knowledge sharing mediates the relationship between authentic leadership and employee service innovative behavior.Social implicationsThis study has social implications for organizations aiming to align their inclusive goals with societal needs. The findings can help foster a culture of knowledge sharing, thereby contributing to societal innovation.Originality/valueThis study provides valuable insights into how authentic leadership contributes to career competence, thus enriching the existing literature on this topic.

Navigating career stages in the age of artificial intelligence: A systematic interdisciplinary review and agenda for future research

As artificial intelligence (AI) use expands within organizations, its influence is increasingly permeating careers and vocational domains. However, there is a notable lack of structured insights regarding AI's role in shaping individual career paths across career stages. To address this gap, we undertook a systematic literature review of 104 empirical articles, aiming to synthesize the scholarship on AI in the context of careers. Drawing upon career stage theory, we examine the implications of AI on careers, identify key barriers and enablers of AI use in this area, and reveal how the utilization of AI impacts individuals' career competencies. In doing so, we illustrate how AI actively shapes individuals' career trajectories and we dissect these effects both within and across various career stages to situate AI within the broader context of careers research. Adopting a sustainable career lens, we conclude by outlining a future research agenda that advocates for the design and adoption of AI systems that promote sustainable and equitable careers.

How Career Resilience Mediates the Nexus Between Career Competency and Career Success Among Faculties of Higher Learning Institutions: A Quantitative Analysis

How Career Resilience Mediates the Nexus Between Career Competency and Career Success Among Faculties of Higher Learning Institutions: A Quantitative Analysis

Examining mediating and moderating influences among career competencies and leadership aspiration

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between career competencies and leadership aspiration among women IT/ITeS professionals in South India, examining the mediating effects of work role salience and occupational self-efficacy, along with the moderating effect of achievement aspiration.Design/methodology/approachThe sample consists of 348 women professionals working in the IT/ITeS industry in South India. The study adopts a descriptive methodology and employs a cross-sectional research design.FindingsThe result shows that work role salience mediates the relationship between career competencies and leadership aspiration and that this mediation is moderated by achievement aspiration. Additionally, occupational self-efficacy is found to have a supplementary effect on leadership aspiration, further contributing to the model.Research limitations/implicationsDespite the limitations of online data collection, the study showcases adaptability, providing valuable insights into women's career aspirations. It acknowledges opportunities for future research improvements, such as implementing longitudinal frameworks and incorporating a more diverse sample, to enhance the robustness and applicability of findings.Practical implicationsThe study offers valuable insights for managers, researchers and academia, aiding in the identification of crucial competencies for women aspiring to leadership roles, and fostering the retention of top talent in a diverse and inclusive work environment. Individuals can leverage these insights for enhanced career development by recognizing and emphasizing strengths while addressing weaknesses through accurate self-assessments.Originality/valueThis study offers a novel perspective by identifying the essential competencies that are crucial for women to achieve leadership positions, thus making a valuable contribution to the existing literature in the field.

Comparison of comprehensive evaluation’s and unified examination’s effectiveness in university enrolment: Chinese evidence from propensity score matching analysis

ABSTRACT Against the backdrop of global transformations in university admission systems, the quest for an enrolment paradigm that efficiently identifies and selects high-quality students has gained paramount significance. With the help of propensity score matching (PSM), this study controlled students’ backgrounds and compared the performance of students admitted to the university by comprehensive evaluation and by unified examination. The results of this investigation find that there was no significant difference in professional identity, academic performance, and career competence between the two groups of students. However, compared with students admitted by comprehensive evaluation, students who were admitted by unified examination were more inclined to use deep learning strategies. Based on these findings, this research suggested that countries and universities around the world should pay more attention to unified examination when selecting students, and the reform of university enrolment should fully consider the national conditions and seek progress while maintaining stability.

Career crafting literature meta-review

This meta-review synthesizes the existing body of literature on career crafting, a burgeoning area of research within career development studies. Career crafting represents a proactive approach by which individuals shape their career paths, enhancing personal and professional growth. Drawing on diverse theoretical frameworks, including resource conservation theory, career construction theory, and job crafting theory, this review explores the multifaceted nature of career crafting, its antecedents, outcomes, and the current measurement tools developed to assess it. Our analysis reveals a complex interplay of individual and contextual factors that influence career-crafting behaviors, highlighting the importance of adaptability, career competencies, subjective and objective career success, and gender. Contextual antecedents such as organizational characteristics, family support, and external environmental factors further delineate the boundaries within which career crafting occurs. Despite its significant implications for career satisfaction and resilience, the literature reveals gaps in understanding the dynamic processes underlying career crafting and calls for a more nuanced exploration of its theoretical bases. The review identifies the need for future research to deepen the theoretical foundation of career crafting, improve the measurement tools for more accurate assessment, and explore the multilevel antecedents and outcomes through empirical studies. By addressing these gaps, future research can enhance our understanding of career crafting, offering valuable insights for individuals seeking to navigate their careers proactively and for organizations aiming to support their employees' career development.

Benefits of Work-Related Experiences and Their Impact on Career Competencies for STEM Students

Benefits of Work-Related Experiences and Their Impact on Career Competencies for STEM Students

일반계 고등학생 진로분별력 개념모형 개발

Objectives The purposes of this study were to investigate the definition of career savvy that fits general high school students and its components and variables for the conceptual model. Methods For the purpose of this study, a conceptual model draft of career savvy was derived based on a comprehensive review of literature in business administration and pedagogy as well as two main theories which are trait-factor theory and cognitive information processing theory. With a conceptual model draft, Delphi surveys were conducted three times on eight career education experts. Results As a result of the Delphi survey, a conceptual model of career savvy was made and it was agreed upon by the expert panel and its validity was secured. Carrer savvy is the concept that consists of 3 components (career information collecting competence, career strategic formulation ability, and career meta-cognition ability). Specifically, career information collecting competence has 3 factors(technological ability, Networking ability, and critical acceptance ability). Career strategic formulation ability includes 4 factors(finding the gaps, analysis, synthesis, and executing). Career meta-cognition ability forms 2 factors(knowledge meta-cognition, process meta-cognition). Conclusions Career savvy consists of three components which are the ability to collect career information, the ability to formulate career strategies, and the ability of career meta-cognition and these components also contain more specific variables. The Career savvy conceptual model of this study can be used as a foundation for customized career education to improve the future career competency of general high school students.

The moderating effect of expatriate acculturation on career sustainability: Evidence from Chinese University alumni from Africa

Purpose: To a large extent, the recent global instability is responsible for the rapid structural mutation of the career landscape, thereby affecting individuals’ career development, especially expatriates who are subjected to an acculturation process. Even though the cultural element exists in the career development literature, the implications of expatriate acculturation (EA) on individual expatriates’ career competence (CC) and career sustainability (CS) remain understudied. Therefore, this study proposes to fill this gap in literature by exploring the intrinsic role EA plays in regulating the CC–CS interactions.Design/methodology/approach: For a more comprehensive analysis, we attempt to identify the effect on each dimension of CC, thus Reflective, Social, and Behavioural competencies (RC, SC, and BC), in the case of Chinese University postgraduate alumni from Africa. We conducted a double-layer analysis with 389 respondents’ data samples.Findings/results: Results reveal that, at the aggregate level, the positive relationship between CC and CS is weakened by EA in the case of African postgraduates who studied at Chinese universities. The detailed analyses reveal that the negative effect of EA significantly undermines the RC–CS mechanism, but significantly strengthens the BC–CS interaction. Besides, the SC–CS mechanism is not significantly moderated by EA despite the negative acculturation tendencies.Practical implications: From the perspective of international interdependence, this research elucidates the magnitude and diversity of expatriates’ contribution to the host country’s career ecosystem.Originality/value: Investigating from the career construction theory (CCT) perspective, this article aims to fill this gap by finding the moderating effect of EA on the CC–CS mechanisms.

The HVAC Project Technologist Competency Profile

The main challenge of Higher Education Institutions (IPT) nowadays is to provide the human capability needed by the industry. There are most local IPT graduates do not have work skills and competencies required in the market and there seems to be a mismatch in the preparation of graduates for the local job. Therefore, the research carried out provides a comprehensive overview of the competency requirements that must be present in the Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Project Technologist. The following may help the graduates of HVAC Technologist program at University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) to be more prepared for the working environment. This study uses the Modified Delphi Technique (MDT) approach in order to obtain expert agreement on the construction of the questionnaire instrument. MDT is conducted three rounds. The first round is the process of developing a questionnaire using previous research methods, document analysis and interviews with three experts. Then the second and third round is to distribute the following questionnaire to get approval from seven experts. The data were processed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software to obtain the mean, median and Interquartile Range (IQR) scores for each item. Preliminary research findings in the first round of MDT found 5 domains, 18 elements and 65 items. However, after the second and third round of MDT, it produced a Project Technology competency that has 5 domains, 18 elements and 78 items. The determination of the appropriateness of the HVAC Project Technology competence indicator is done through all round of MDT bythe agreement industry experts with more than 10 years of experience in HVAC Project Engineering in the industry. So, the results of this research data are trusted and expected to give ideas also insights to course content for HVAC Technologist program by looking that matches career competencies according to industry tastes.

Evaluation of a Model of Transition-Related Instruction to Enhance Self-Directed Career Development of Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of a transition-related instructional model (TRIO) for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The model promoted self-directed problem-solving concerning transition-related goals and career development. The TRIO model contained three instructional phases for problem-solving. Throughout the three phases, three essential elements were determined in the transition curriculum for the self-directed learning process, including transition-specific curriculum, self-determination instructions, and the circle of support. 79 junior high school students participated in this study doing group assignments. They were split into the experimental group (n = 36) with the TRIO instruction and the control group (n = 43). Scores on the Career Planning and Development Questionnaire before and after the intervention were analyzed. The results indicated that the experimental group showed significantly higher scores than the control group on the overall career competency and each sub-domain, and the patterns of score change were different between the experimental and control groups when applying the hierarchical linear model (HLM).

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND CAREER COMPETENCIES AS PREDICTORS OF WORK ENGAGEMENT AMONG TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TEACHERS

<p>This study explores the relationship between employability skills, career competencies, and work engagement among Technical Vocational teachers. A descriptive-correlational study using a structured survey method of data collection involved 182 Technical Vocational teachers. Data analysis revealed very high levels of communication skills, personal and professional advancement, adaptability, and other key areas of employability skills. Career competencies, including computer and language skills, and work ethics, also scored very high. Work engagement indicators such as vigor, dedication, and absorption were notably very high. The correlation analysis highlighted significant relationships between specific employability skills and work engagement, with communication skills showing a strong association. Similarly, career competencies like knowledge and skills were significantly correlated with work engagement. Multiple regression analysis indicated that knowledge and skills, teamwork and leadership, and communication skills significantly predict work engagement. The study provides insights into how specific skills and competencies contribute to higher levels of work engagement, emphasizing the importance of these areas in professional development. </p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0758/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>