Presented By: Jennifer Soma
Dr. Cris Wildermuth ENTER PRESENTER’S PICTURE OR AVATAR
Predictable › Area of study › Chosen profession › Longevity with employer Traditional Career Planning › Trait and Factor Approach
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)
Chance Events Unplanned or Unexpected Occurrences Serendipity Luck
Uncertainty Change Globalization Downsizing Technology Increased Diversity
Developed by John Krumboltz in 2010 Numerous learning experiences emerge from both planned and unplanned situations that impact the careers of individuals
These learning experiences can generate and/or influence: New skills Interests Knowledge Relationships Beliefs Preferences Emotions Future Actions
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
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?
Chance Factors that Impacted Career
Avocational
Awareness/Recognition
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“Planful Serendipity” (Watts, 1996)
Traditional Career PlanningHappenstance Interests Abilities Chosen Area of Study Chosen Industry Chosen Profession Actions: Risk-Taking Networking Learning/Development Involvement – Volunteering & Hobbies Attitudes/Skills: Open-Mindedness Optimism Flexibility Awareness Communications Motivation Perseverance Self-Confidence