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Career Development and Happenstance

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 Soma.Jennifer@principal.com. HRCI Information?.

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Career Development and Happenstance

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  1. Career Development and Happenstance Presented By: Jennifer Soma

  2. Welcome Dr. Cris Wildermuth ENTER PRESENTER’S PICTURE OR AVATAR

  3. www.drake.edu/alop

  4. Presenter: Jennifer Soma, M.S.Research Analyst Principal Financial Group Soma.Jennifer@principal.com

  5. HRCI Information?

  6. Overview of Today’s Webinar

  7. Career By Happenstance The Role of Chance Events in Careers and Career Planning

  8. The Former World of Work… Predictable Area of study Chosen profession Longevity with employer Traditional Career Planning Trait and Factor Approach

  9. 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:

  10. What is Happenstance? Chance Events Unplanned or Unexpected Occurrences Serendipity Luck

  11. Current World of Work Uncertainty Change Globalization Downsizing Technology Increased Diversity

  12. 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

  13. 2 • These learning • experiences • can generate • and/or • influence: • New skills • Interests • Knowledge • Relationships • Beliefs • Preferences • Emotions • Future Actions

  14. 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

  15. 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?

  16. Interview Themes Chance Factors that Impacted Career

  17. Interview Themes Chance Factors that Impacted Career Learning

  18. 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

  19. Interview Themes Chance Factors that Impacted Career Avocational

  20. Creating and Capitalizing on Happenstance… Awareness/Recognition

  21. Creating and Capitalizing on Happenstance… Take Action!

  22. “Planful Serendipity” (Watts, 1996)

  23. Career by Planning and Happenstance Model

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