Perception of Career Success in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic

Gomes, Patrícia Silva; Santos, Eulália; Diogo, Ana; Ratten, Vanessa

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“…, 2018). The uncertainty generated by these events can lead them to doubt their career choices and have a negative perception of their career success, considering the uncertainties associated with their near future (Gomes et al. , 2021).…”

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“…However, the latter can be jeopardized by unexpected events that are beyond individuals' control (Akkermans et al, 2018). The uncertainty generated by these events can lead them to doubt their career choices and have a negative perception of their career success, considering the uncertainties associated with their near future (Gomes et al, 2021). The COVID-19 pandemic is an example of these unexpected events (Akkermans et al, 2021).…”

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Workforce's crisis-induced career shock, career preferences, job insecurity, layoff and perceived employability: examining variations based on gender, education level and ethnic origin

Hamouche

Kammogne

Merkouche

2023

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PurposeThe COVID-19 crisis caused a high level of job insecurity, layoff and low employment opportunities. It generated a worldwide shock, which might have a long-lasting effect on individuals' careers. Changes might occur in terms of individuals’ career choices, objectives, perception of career success and preferences in terms of industries and work arrangements. This study aims to examine crisis-induced career shock among the workforce, which might be translated into changes or doubts related to career choices, objectives and perception of career success, and to analyze individuals' preferences in terms of industries and work arrangements. It focuses mainly on investigating variations among the workforce, based on gender, education level and ethnic origin. These variations are also examined regarding job insecurity, layoff and perceived employability.Design/methodology/approachFrequency counts, percentages, mean ranking, independent t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for a sample of 317 workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Three research questions were developed and examined, which are: (1) is there a variation in the workforce, based on gender, education level and ethnic origin concerning crisis-induced career shock (specifically changes related to career choices, objectives and career success? (2) Is there a variation among the workforce related to career preference per industry and work arrangement? If yes, is there a difference in the workforce-based gender, education level and ethnic origin? And (3) is there a variation in the workforce, based on gender, education level and ethnic origin concerning job insecurity, layoff and perceived employability?FindingsThe findings revealed that career shock was significantly higher among pre-university respondents (specifically, doubts about career choices and perceived career success). As for career preferences per industry, e-business, media and marketing had significant values for all respondents, with e-business as the top-rated choice except for Emiratis who rated it as their third choice. Education was the choice of both men and women. The choices related to other industries (e.g. Healthcare, information, communication technology, etc.) and work arrangements (telework) varied significantly based on gender, education and ethnic origin. Men seem to worry more than women about losing their job as well as Emiratis compared to expatriates, and university-level respondents compared to pre-university.Practical implicationsThis study contributes to highlighting variations related to career shock and career preferences per industry among the workforce based on gender, education level and ethnic origin. This can help organizations in these industries to have a portrait of the situation in the employment market to be able to develop relevant interventions. This research provides insights for managers and HRM practitioners.Originality/valueThis study contributes to expanding research on career and career shocks in a context of a crisis. It responded to authors who called for more research about career shocks, as well as their implication for specific target groups, by examining variations based on gender, education level and ethnic origin.

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Section: Theoretical Foundation Literature Review and Research Questionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Theoretical Foundation Literature Review and Research Questionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Workforce's crisis-induced career shock, career preferences, job insecurity, layoff and perceived employability: examining variations based on gender, education level and ethnic origin

Hamouche

Kammogne

Merkouche

2023

HESWBL

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“…The pandemic of COVID-19 is presenting us with uncertain times, and the influence of this pandemic has already represented a career shock to many people (e.g., Akkermans et al, 2020; Rudolph and Zacher, 2020). Understanding people’s career success, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, has become a significant area of interest for careers researchers (Gomes et al, 2021; Guan and Frenkel, 2019). Career success refers to subjective and objective indicators of progress and fulfillment in one’s work (Drewery et al, 2020).…”

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Instrumental Support, Relational Attachment, and Subjective Career Success: The Moderating Role of Personal Support

Kundi

Khoso

Adnan

2022

Journal of Career Assessment

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Support at work has been linked to a wide range of positive individual and organizational outcomes. However, research to date has overlooked its influence on career-related outcomes. Drawing on attachment theory, we examined the relationship between instrumental support and two aspects of subjective career success—job satisfaction and career satisfaction—and the mediating and moderating roles of relational attachment and personal support, respectively. Results from survey data collected from employees working in Poland provide support for our hypothesized relationships. The findings contribute to a richer understanding of how and when employee subjective career success is influenced by social support and positive relationships in work life. Our findings have theoretical implications for social support, positive workplace relationships, and career success literatures.

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Perception of Career Success in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Workforce's crisis-induced career shock, career preferences, job insecurity, layoff and perceived employability: examining variations based on gender, education level and ethnic origin

Workforce's crisis-induced career shock, career preferences, job insecurity, layoff and perceived employability: examining variations based on gender, education level and ethnic origin

Instrumental Support, Relational Attachment, and Subjective Career Success: The Moderating Role of Personal Support

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