An Evaluation of Career Transition Phenomenon

Abstract

Abstract

Making the difficult career transition: Writing the next chapter during the great resignation or in the future

“…Additionally, Sullivan and Ariss (2018) explain that this period of transition is where an individual is either changing roles, taking on a different objective, or realigning to a different space ( Sullivan and Ariss, 2018 ). Transition traverses across different types of boundaries regardless of how major or minor it can be for the individual ( Rensburg and Ukpere, 2014 ; Masdonati et al, 2022 ). These boundaries or experiences can include a change of job, company, industry, or even stepping out of the workforce altogether.…”

“…These boundaries or experiences can include a change of job, company, industry, or even stepping out of the workforce altogether. Rensburg and Ukpere (2014) describe these transitions as either inter-role (i.e., between new and different roles) or intra-role (i.e., which introduces change over time). For the purposes of this literature evaluation, the authors focused on both inter- and intra-role changes that include career transitions to different types of roles and industries.…”

“…Career transition is more than just changing jobs, vertically integrating into the same industry, or even moving to a different organization that performs similar activities. It includes moving to a new industry altogether or shifting career paths ( Rensburg and Ukpere, 2014 ; Sullivan and Ariss, 2018 ). It can also include redefining through a new brand, skills, or education, becoming self-employed, or taking on a role that, on the surface, may not look like a natural career progression ( Gorbatov et al, 2019 ).…”

“…Although the cause of stress and stressors may be similar across individuals, individuals may perceive or react to the stress differently based on their personality traits, anxiety levels, and levels of self-esteem ( Veisani et al, 2021 ). For example, barriers to rebranding and making changes may feel insurmountable to one individual and can be easily overcome by another depending on their motivation levels and adaption skills ( Rensburg and Ukpere, 2014 ; Veisani et al, 2021 ). Well-organized personal branding and career transition strategies, however, can act as a coping mechanism and stabilizing factor to reduce what feels like an insurmountable barrier and create more adaptive and growth mindset mechanisms during stressful career transitions ( Rensburg and Ukpere, 2014 ).…”

“…Career is defined as a set of events or experiences occurring over a person’s work life ( Rensburg and Ukpere, 2014 ). In 2021, employers began posting nearly 10.6 million jobs in an average month creating a worldwide shortage for talent ( Davidson, 2022 ).…”