Career goals and career management strategy among information technology professionals

Abstract

Examines the career goals and career management strategy among information technology (IT) professionals. With regard to career goals, found that IT professionals seek to advance their careers in three ways. The first two involve standard career paths. The third career path, termed technopreneurship, involves IT professionals setting up their own technology‐related business. With regard to career management strategy, the results showed that: career planning is positively related to career strategy; career strategy is positively related to professional enhancement; and professional enhancement is positively related to career satisfaction. One important implication is that it is important for computer professionals to plan and strategize their own career. This would lead to greater career satisfaction.

Citation

Chang Boon Lee, P. (2002), "Career goals and career management strategy among information technology professionals", Career Development International, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 6-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/13620430210414829