PSYC 203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Absenteeism, Job Satisfaction, Job Performance
30 Jun 2016
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Securely attached find it easier to choose a career: self-efficacy, intelligence. Specific aptitudes (eg. artistic talent) more important than general intelligence in predicting career success: interests and personality. People are more successful when their career is compatible with both. Family influences: middle income background high-paying jobs. Encourage their children to be curious and independent. = automotive parenting style: low income background blue collar jobs. Potential earnings & social status associated with career. Scores indicate how similar your interests are to people in various occupations: you also have insight into your own interests. Remember: you have the potential for success in many (but not all) areas, salary is not the key to job satisfaction, career choice is a lifelong process. Models of career choice: holland"s person-environment fit model. People most satisfied, successful, and stable when they choose work environments that fit their personal orientations (personality type: realistic people. Good at mechanical skills and weak at social skills.
