Lifelong learning mindset and career success: evidence from the field of accounting and finance

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to examine the relationship between a lifelong learning mindset and career success. A lifelong learning mindset is a way of approaching one's work with curiosity, strategic thinking, and resilience. Career success refers to objective (e.g., number of promotions) and subjective (e.g., job satisfaction) indicators of progress and fulfillment in one's work.Design/methodology/approachTwo studies are presented. Both studies draw from an accounting and finance program at a Canadian university. In study 1, data were collected from students (n = 62) and their supervisors at the end of a four-month co-operative education (co-op) work term. In study 2, data were collected from graduates (n = 148).FindingsResults suggest that developing a lifelong learning mindset enhances both objective and subjective career success. Participants' lifelong learning mindset was associated with objective career success in both studies (supervisor-rated performance in study 1 and number of promotions in study 2). Lifelong learning mindset was associated with subjective career success in study 2 (job satisfaction, work engagement, and job-related self-efficacy) but not in study 1 (experience satisfaction).Originality/valueThis article presents the first empirical examination of the relationship between a lifelong learning mindset and career success. Insights from the article highlight the fact that educators and workplace managers might work together to promote a lifelong learning mindset for current and future workers.

Research Trends in Career Success: A Bibliometric Review

“…The fifth research area is cluster 5 (purple), made up of 11 nodes called 'Job Satisfaction'. In this cluster, in Drewery's research, objective and subjective indicators are attributed to professional success; within the subjective ones, job satisfaction is included [145]. Likewise, wellbeing, life goals, and values must be considered to achieve job satisfaction [146].…”

Gender, sexual orientation, academic self-concept and leadership

“…This may prevent additional challenges in the workplace due to lower self-perceptions of leadership. Some research has found that student programs that expose students to future challenges in the workplace help young people build the resilience that they will need when employed (Drewery et al, 2020).…”

Memupuk Keberaksaraan: Berinovasi Dalam Perspektif Belajar Sepanjang Hayat

“…Memang pada kenyataannya perspektif belajar dalam aktivitas orang dewasa, tidak mudah ditemui. Padahal adanya pola pikir belajar dari seseorang menjadi salah satu faktor utama dalam perjalanan kesuksesan karir mereka (Drewery et al, 2020).…”

“…Penelitian di masa depan memerlukan waktu yang tidak sedikit untuk mengkaji berbagai perspektif dan konseptual yang berhubungan dengan inovasi yang dipandang dalam kacamata belajar sepanjang hayat. seseorang dapat menciptakan ide baru atau inovasi dalam kehidupannya, maka berkorelasi dengan kesuksesan karir pribadinya (Drewery et al, 2020). Di sisi kelompok usaha pun, apabila perusahaan dapat berinovasi, maka mereka dapat mempertahankan dan mendorong kesuksesan perusahaannya (Kamal, 2006).…”

“…Hao et al, 2012;Hasu et al, 2014;Sisaye & Birnberg, 2010;Tohidi et al, 2012;Zhang et al, 2004). Individu yang terus belajar, dapat mengubah dinamika tempat kerjanya dengan pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang ia kembangkan (Drewery et al, 2020). Jauh dari itu belajar dapat menjadi investasi menuju kesejahteraan di masa depan (Todd & Tedd, 2000).…”