career development and happenstance
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Career Development and Happenstance. Presented By: Jennifer Soma. Welcome. Dr. Cris Wildermuth. ENTER PRESENTER’S PICTURE OR AVATAR. www.drake.edu/alop . Presenter: Jennifer Soma, M.S. Research Analyst Principal Financial Group [email protected]. HRCI Information?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Presented By: Jennifer Soma
Career Development and Happenstance
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Welcome
Dr. Cris Wildermuth
ENTER PRESENTER’S PICTURE OR AVATAR
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www.drake.edu/alop
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HRCI Information?
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Overview of Today’s Webinar
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Career By Happenstance
The Role of Chance Events in Careers and Career Planning
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The Former World of Work…
Predictable› Area of study› Chosen profession› Longevity with employer
Traditional Career Planning› Trait and Factor Approach
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2% of adult population is working in their originally intended career.
(Krumboltz & Levin, 2010)
A majority of adults believe that chance events – or happenstance – has played a role in their careers.
(Betsworth & Hansen, 1996)
Compelling Statistics:
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What is Happenstance? Chance Events Unplanned or
Unexpected Occurrences
Serendipity Luck
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Current World of Work Uncertainty
Change
Globalization
Downsizing
Technology
Increased Diversity
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Happenstance Learning Theory
Developed by John Krumboltz in 2010
Numerous learning experiences emerge from both planned and unplanned situations that impact the careers of individuals
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These learning experiences can generate and/or influence:
New skills Interests Knowledge Relationships Beliefs Preferences Emotions Future Actions
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Research Study Purpose:
To explore the role that happenstance has played in the careers of professional women and to identify best practices for incorporating the Happenstance Learning Theory into career planning
Population and Sample: › Five professional women
Attended Drake University Minimum of 10 years of professional work
experience Live and/or work in the Des Moines metro area Held more than one job during their career
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Research Study Research Design:
› Qualitative Exploratory Case Study› Interviews and Memos
Research Questions:› How has happenstance played a role
in the careers of professional women?› How can the Happenstance Learning
Theory be incorporated into career planning for professional women?
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Interview ThemesChance Factors that Impacted Career
• Networking• Mentors• Assistance from
others
People
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Interview ThemesChance Factors that Impacted
CareerLearning
Formal Education
Informal Education
Skill Development
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Interview Themes Chance Factors that Impacted Career
Readiness Factors and Skills•Awareness•Flexibility
•Open-mindedness•Perseverance/Persistence
•Risk-Taking•Intuition
•Self-confidence•Optimism
•Active Lifestyles
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Interview Themes
Volunteering
Committees
Groups Hobbies
Chance Factors that Impacted Career
Avocational
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Creating and Capitalizing on Happenstance…
Awareness/Recognition
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Creating and Capitalizing on Happenstance…
Take Action!
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“Planful Serendipity”
(Watts, 1996)
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Career by Planning and Happenstance Model
Traditional Career Planning
Happenstance
Interests
Abilities
Chosen Area of Study
Chosen Industry
Chosen Profession
Actions:Risk-TakingNetworkingLearning/DevelopmentInvolvement – Volunteering & HobbiesAttitudes/Skills:Open-MindednessOptimismFlexibilityAwarenessCommunicationsMotivationPerseveranceSelf-Confidence
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