AUTONOMOUS CAREER CHANGE AMONG PROFESSIONALS: AN EMPIRICAL PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY

• Published in: Journal of phenomenological psychology Vol. 31; no. 1; pp. 78 - 96
• Main Authors: Teixeira, Marco, Gomes, William
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Netherlands Brill 2000; BRILL; Brill Academic Publishers
• ISSN: 0047-2662; 1569-1624; 0047-2662
• DOI: 10.1163/156916200746265

Abstract Seven informants (4 women and 3 men), aged between 32 and 42, who had experienced at least one career change in their lives were interviewed about the history of their career trajectories. The interviews were analyzed according to the systematic and systemic reflexivity proposed by the phenomenological tradition: description, reduction and interpretation. The findings point to the need for professional guidance practice giving attention not only to professional information but also to a reflection of individual and work-related values. This would help both young people and adults to see their own objectives more clearly and to be capable of formulating their own career plans and following them through.