Career Development International Journal

Paper Spotlight: “The search for greener pastures: a qualitative analysis of employee job search dynamics” by Adam K. and Dave Bouckenooghe. This study explores the complexities of job search behaviors among employed individuals, investigating what triggers job searches and how employees vary their search intensity. Conducted through 41 semi-structured interviews with employed job seekers, the research uncovers six catalysts for initiating job searches and identifies nine factors that modulate the effort employees put into their search. Key insights include the significant roles of social actors, resource dynamics, and personal, professional, and environmental influences in shaping job search activities. These findings are particularly valuable for employers and policymakers looking to proactively address voluntary turnover. For the full paper: https://lnkd.in/gPbwGesD #JobSearch #EmployeeRetention #CareerDevelopment #HR #Research

New "Classic Pieces" Series in CDI Continues! Following our launch last month, this series features foundational studies that have shaped career development research. This week, we are spotlighting “Towards a model of work engagement” by Arnold Bakker and Evangelia Demerouti. 📅 Published: 2008, Career Development International 📊 Downloads: 48,373 Through a review of qualitative and quantitative research, this paper identifies the main predictors of engagement, including job and personal resources, and highlights the benefits of engagement: greater creativity, productivity, and willingness to go the extra mile. The paper also offers a model for developing engagement, which remains highly relevant for advancing career development today. For the full paper: https://lnkd.in/gXCx5Myz #WorkEngagement #CareerDevelopment #HR #EmployeeWellBeing #CDI #ClassicResearch

New "Classic Pieces" Series in CDI Continues! Following our launch last week, this series features foundational studies that have shaped career development research. This week, we are spotlighting: “Conceptualizing and researching employer branding” by Kristin Backhaus and @ Surinder Tikoo. 📅 Published: 2004, Career Development International 📊 Downloads: 84,627 This insightful article presents a framework to initiate the scholarly study of employer branding, combining a resource‐based view with brand equity theory. It discusses the relationship between employer branding and organizational career management and outlines critical research issues to develop employer branding as a strategic framework for human resource management. For the full paper: https://lnkd.in/g8-Q4jpw

📣Exciting Announcement: New "Classic Pieces" Series in CDI! This series will feature foundational studies that have shaped career development research. To kick off the series, we are spotlighting: “Unintended consequences of a digital presence: employment-related implications for job seekers” by Jennifer A. Harrison and Marie-Hélène Budworth. 📅 Published: 2015, Career Development International 📊 Downloads: 58,226 This seminal study explores how digital profiles impact hiring and salary recommendations, using impression management theory. It remains a must-read for HR professionals and researchers today! 👉 Discover the first paper in our new series now: https://lnkd.in/g--Jq7Ch #ClassicPieces #CDI #DigitalPresence #HRResearch #CareerDevelopment

Paper Spotlight: "Don't you worry ‘bout a thing – the moderating role of age in the relationship between qualitative job insecurity and career sustainability" by Beatrice van der Heijden, Annabelle Hofer and Judith Semeijn. This recent study delves into how qualitative job insecurity affects career sustainability, focusing on job satisfaction, general health, and employability. This research, conducted with 398 Dutch respondents from various sectors, utilized path modeling to uncover significant insights. The findings reveal that qualitative job insecurity is negatively associated with job satisfaction, general health, and employability. Interestingly, employee age plays a moderating role, with younger workers (under 40 years) experiencing a more pronounced decrease in job satisfaction due to qualitative job insecurity. The study underscores the need for organizations to address qualitative job insecurity proactively. It also highlights the importance of protecting younger employees, who are particularly vulnerable to the detrimental effects of job insecurity. For the full paper: https://lnkd.in/gBStBj48 #qualitativejobsecurity #jobsatisfaction #jobinsecurity #research #careers

Paper Spotlight: "(Re)Framing sustainable careers: toward a conceptual model and future research agenda" by William E. Donald, Beatrice van der Heijden and Dr Graham Manville. This paper adopts a Social Exchange Theory (SET) perspective to address the fragmented literature streams of Vocational Behavior (VB), Career Development (CD), and Human Resource Management (HRM). By integrating these diverse areas, the paper aims to propose a conceptual model for framing sustainable careers. A conceptual approach was utilized, leading to the development of eight propositions designed to unify the often-disparate literature streams of VB, CD, and HRM. The findings suggest that external factors and career counseling play a moderating role in the positive relationship between employability capital and self-perceived employability. Additionally, the paper posits that self-perceived employability has a positive association with career success, and that career crafting further moderates this relationship. The practical implications of the study inform policies and practices in VB, CD, and HRM, aiming to enhance sustainable outcomes for both individuals and organizations. For the full paper: https://lnkd.in/g6t7mKUW #careers #research #careersustainability #conceptualmodel

Paper Spotlight: "Revisiting mindsets for careers research: what we know, what we don’t and why we should care" by Lauren Keating. In this paper, the author emphasizes the significant yet under-explored role of mindsets in career development. By bridging the gap between mindsets and careers literature, this work sheds light on how fixed and growth mindsets influence career-relevant cognitions, emotions, and behaviors. The paper not only reviews the current understanding of mindsets in the career domain but also offers new theoretical insights into how mindset dynamics impact pressing career challenges. This research also lays a foundation for future studies, encouraging scholars to explore uncharted territories in how mindsets can shape and transform career paths. For the full paper: https://lnkd.in/gcqjWdvS #careers #research #futuredirections #careermindsets

Announcement: New Issue of Career Development International Journal! We are excited to announce that the fifth issue of the 2024 Career Development International Journal is now published! Make sure to review this issue by following: https://lnkd.in/gqbfDHKC

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Paper Spotlight: "The effect of parents’ support, protean career orientation and self-perceived employability on the school-to-work transition" by Milad Jannesari, Sherry E. Sullivan and Yehuda Baruch. This latest research examines the factors influencing career outcomes for young adults in China as they transition from university to the labor market. The authors explore how protean career orientation, self-perceived employability, parental career support, and English language proficiency affect career satisfaction and employment status. Using survey data collected over six months and university English proficiency ratings, they uncover interesting insights. The findings show that parental career support significantly impacts protean career orientation, which influences self-perceived employability. This, in turn, is strongly linked to career satisfaction and employment status. Interestingly, English language proficiency did not moderate these relationships as expected. This study uniquely integrates protean career theory, human capital theory, and parental support research, offering valuable insights for supporting young adults' transition to the workforce. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gJs4BWSz #ProteanCareer #Employability #ParentalSupport #HumanCapital #SchoolToWork #China #CareerSatisfaction #EmploymentStatus #AcademicResearch